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SECRETS OF HAPPY MARRIAGES According to marriage coach and author of Blueprint for a Lasting Marriage,  Lesli Doares ,  "a happy and healthy marriage is one in which both partners feel safe, secure and loved." READ:  6 reasons people don't want to get married nowadays Doares says these are the characteristics all healthy marriages have in common 1.  A fast friendship : Your spouse must first be your friend and this friendship is essential for a happy intimacy 2. Readiness to let go of things willingly: Bickering over unnecessary and significant issues doesn't exist in a happy marriage. This is because these couples are willing to let go of the annoyance and are not afraid to start afresh. READ:  5 reasons cheating is common in marriages 3.  A satisfying sex life : Sexual intimacy is what differentiates couples from normal bestfriend relationship. A great sex life helps build this unbreakable bond in marriage. Happy couple  (Shutterstock)

AY Live: comedian back with his wife AY Makun's wife shares a picture of two of them together to cool down stories of their marriage breaking up. AY Makun with wife Mabel Mabel Makun , wife of popular Nigerian comedian AY Makun today (February 26) shared a photo of her with her husband. She captioned the picture #mancrushforlife. It seems all is well with AY and Mabel. The celebrity couple made headlines this week after it was reported that Mabel had ran out of her matrimonial home and put the house under lock and key. Mabel posted the photo on her newly restored Instagram account.

VP says FG hasn't built a road in 10 years The Vice President made this revelation while speaking at the pastors and leaders retreat of the Fountain of Life Church in Ilupeju, Lagos in Lagos on Friday, February 26, 2016.   Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo Nigerian Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has revealed that the Federal Government has not constructed a single road in the last 10 years. The Vice President made this revelation while speaking at the pastors and leaders retreat of the Fountain of Life Church in Ilupeju, Lagos in Lagos on Friday, February 26, 2016. “Unless we tackle graft, we may not be able to achieve something,” he said. 'The federal government in the past 10 years could not build a single new road, not repairing existing ones alone. ADVERTISING 'Now we have a president who will not steal money and who will not allow anybody to steal money," he said.

Governor sacks aide, arrests two others over fraud The suspects reportedly made confessional statements to the police upon interrogation, indicting some other members of staff. play Ayodele Fayose Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose , has sacked the state's Internal Revenue Board, Ropo Ogunjobi over alleged fraud activities. Ogunjobi was reported to have been relieved of his duties for negligence leading to an alleged fraud running into millions of Naira. In furtherance, two other officials of the board, Omotayo Ojo and Akinniyi Akinsola , were reported to have been arrested by the police in connection with the alleged fraud. The suspects reportedly made confessional statements to the police upon interrogation, indicting some other members of staff. ADVERTISING In a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Modupe Alade , Fayose said, “ The Revenue Chairman, Ropo Ogunjobi, who also doubles as Special

SUPER EAGLE'S Coach Resigns Sunday Oliseh 's  resignation is a setback - Former NFF board member Singabele says Oliseh's resignation might affect the Eagles preparations for the Nation’s Cup qualifier against Egypt in March in Kaduna   Sunday Oliseh (Omnisports)  A former board member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr Peter Singabele , said on Friday that the resignation of Super Eagles Coach, Sunday Oliseh , was a setback. Singabele, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Port Harcourt that the development might affect the Eagles preparations for the African Cup of Nations against Egypt in March in Kaduna. " The resignation of Sunday Oliseh is a drawback because as head coach of the Super Eagles, directly or indirectly, it has effect on the other national teams and football in the country ," told NAN from his Yenagoa base. " Whatever the reasons were, I know that for some time, there were

Buhari : A year after election victory, reforms flounder After axing almost 50 top civil servants and 40 ambassadors and shaking up ministries in a bid to exorcise endemic graft, the 73-year-old former military ruler has even started cancelling some weekly cabinet meetings. Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari speaks during German President Joachim Gauck's visit to the State House in Abuja, Nigeria February 11, 2016. REUTERS/Afolabi Sotunde (Reuters) Almost a year after winning an election on promises to fix Nigeria , Muhammadu Buhar i's grand vision of reform is fading, with power centralised in his increasingly remote presidency and the bureaucracy in disarray. After axing almost 50 top civil servants and 40 ambassadors and shaking up ministries in a bid to exorcise endemic graft, the 73-year-old former military ruler has even started cancelling some weekly cabinet meetings. His aides said this was because under his

Actor talks transition from modeling to acting Former Mr Nigeria, super model and actor, Bryan Okwara has revealed how difficult it was for him to transition from modelling to acting.   Bryan Okwara Nollywood actor, Bryan Okwara , who is popular for movies like " Shattered Romance," "Weekend Getaway," "I'll Take my Chances," among others, was recently a guest at Pulse TV studios. In an exclusive interview, the actor spoke on his transition from modelling to acting. Bryan Okwara looking good "Going from supermodel to actor was very hard. I was living in South Africa at the time, and Mr Kunle called me up, and he was like "have you done any movies?" I said "stage plays - yes, movies - No. 'He said 'Ok. You should .'  So when I got back, I spoke to some people, they put me through. I actually shot my first movie in South Africa, &

Obanikoro denies receiving luxury car from ex-minister’s associate Former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro made the denial via a statement released by his media aide, Jonathan Eze. Musiliu Obanikoro   Nigeria's former minister of petroleum Diezani Alison-Madueke addresses delegates at the opening of the Nigeira Oil & Gas 2014 conference in Abuja, March 18, 2014, REUTERS/Afolabi Sotunde                     Former Minister of State for Defence , Musiliu Obanikoro has denied reports that he received a car gift from Jide Omokore , a

“Your background doesn't determine your destiny”- Dr. Ola Orekunrin The second mentor of the FCMB Challenge was Dr. Ola Orekunrin, a medical doctor and helicopter pilot. She spoke about learning valuable lessons from failure and finding the strength to try again. D2D is honored to launch its special series of masterclasses presented by most prominent business moguls and ace entertainers, sharing their stories and words of inspiration. The second mentor joining the FCMB Challenge during D2D bootcamp was Dr. Ola Orekunrin , a British-Nigerian medical doctor and a helicopter pilot with specialized training in aviation medicine. She began her class by talking about her childhood growing up in a foster home. She said “ Your background does not determine your destiny ”, she talked to the D2D participants about the importance of starting with a dream and passion regardless of the funds available, encouraging them to learn from failure and not to give up after

Heart Rending Story: A real life experience                                                Linda, a 25year old university undergraduate of University of lagos, southwestern  part of Nigeria in west Africa giving out this her story in form of a church testimony indicated that she kepy the testimony to herself for many years and felt that it was the right time to let the cat out of the bag. 'I cannot stand a day without sex' said Linda. According to her story, the situation started when she was in S.S 1(first senior secondary school class). 'It all started when i insulted an elderly woman in the street who in reaction said to me ' You will sleep with boys till you grow old' Since then, things started happening' I could not live a whole day without having sex. 'I even slept with my uncle and almost forced my 16year old brother to have sex with me.' 'I did everything possible to make sure i get a guy to sleep with me daily - i go to club house

NCC Fine: MTN to settle out of court, pays $250m Phuthuma Nhleko, chief executive of MTN in South Africa South African mobile phone operator MTN Group withdrew its lawsuit against Nigeria’s regulator over a $3.9 billion fine and paid $250 million towards a possible settlement. A judge in Lagos last month gave both parties until March 18 to reach a settlement, after MTN had asked the court to arbitrate over the dispute, saying the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) had no legal grounds to order the fine. MTN, which makes 37 percent of its sales in Nigeria, said it would withdraw its court challenge in an effort to reach an amicable settlement and make a “good faith payment” of $250 million towards a possible settlement. “This is a sign that the fine could be reduced much further. There is some sort of negotiation taking place and the parties are migrating towards a common ground,” said Dobek Pater, managing director of Africa Analysis. The original penalty was ba

Flat is healthy: High Heel Shoes: The Bitter Price of Elegance When it comes to shoes, some women will go through hell for a pair of the London Jimmy Choo brand. The brand became notable in the fashion circles, especially for its high heeled bridals since 1996. Since wearing high-heeled shoes is an art, women deserve medals for learning to walk in them let alone run! But what effect does wearing high heel have on our bodies? Most women believe that if they wear high-heeled shoes they will become more attractive, sexier, more cultured, corporate and sophisticated as well as boost their confidence. These days at social functions, including churches, as every day wear, especially in the corporate world, Nigerian ladies can be seen wearing these ridiculously high-heeled shoes that come as high as 14 to 16 inches. There are different kinds — the wedge, clogs, ankle strap heels, wedge sandals and the high heel sandals and they come in assorted colours. The News Agenc

  Prophecy: Suffering Awaits me, Says Father Mbaka Controversial Catholic priest, Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka has stated that he is going to “suffer and suffer” after he was posted from Christ The King Parish in Enugu to a new duty post at Our Lady Parish, Umuchigbo, Njinike, four hours away from his old Paris by PM News, Lagos Jan 31, 2016 Controversial Catholic priest, Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka has stated that he is going to “suffer and suffer” after he was posted from Christ The King Parish in Enugu to a new duty post at Our Lady Parish, Umuchigbo, Njinike, four hours away from his old parish. Mbaka who transferred to his new station on Saturday was accompanied by hundreds of his parishioners, admirers and well wishers. “I know we are going to suffer between now and a few months to come. I am going to suffer and suffer. I know that. Mbaka and his followers in the Adorations Ministry strongly believes that that his posting is a ‘witch hunt’.

*Relationship Issues: Life is good for nothing without connections. A youngster when his conceived must relate generally would be authenticated as dead. In numerous quarters, inert infants are flagellated by medical caretakers or just to ensure they react, that is relationship. Man is a social being. infact a sage said that man is a social animal. Sorts of connections: There are such a large number of sorts of connections however the couple of most normal ones are: 1. Crew (Friends) 2. Kinships (Family)                                          3. Marriage.    ............ continued from yesterday: Our focus would be on friendships or crew and marriage relationships. Mostly because one usually leads to another. It is rare to see a married couple who were not friends in the first place. However, it is not unlikely giving the kind of society we live in today. Making friends: Friends are made as well as enemies as soon as a baby is born. The baby starts crawling

Breaking News: Bus explodes A commercial bus explodes on lagos Nigeria third mainland bridge killing the driver,  We can authoritatively report that the persengers escaped to safety but the driver was not as fortunate as he was burnt to death in the inferno that followed.                                                                   

  Union wants FG to increase minimum wage Speaking on the planned hike in electricity tariff, the TUC President condemned the move saying it is anti-people. The Trade Union Congress (TUC) President Bobboi Kaigama, has issued a final proposal to the Government to expand the lowest pay permitted by law of laborers in the nation. Talking at a meeting with VP Yemi Osinbajo, Kaigama said "The National The lowest pay permitted by law (Correction) Act 2011 will be five years of age in Spring and in acknowledgment of the Global Work Association's Lowest pay permitted by law Settling Tradition 131 of 1970, an adhoc advisory group ought to be raised at regular intervals for the audit." He additionally said "We utilize this chance to serve see that it is the ideal opportunity for the government to set up that panel and order it to kick begin take a shot at the settling of another the lowest pay permitted by law.

  *Relationship Issues: Life is good for nothing without connections. A youngster when his conceived must relate generally would be authenticated as dead. In numerous quarters, inert infants are flagellated by medical caretakers or just to ensure they react, that is relationship. Man is a social being. infact a sage said that man is a social animal. Sorts of connections: There are such a large number of sorts of connections however the couple of most normal ones are: 1. Crew (Friends) 2. Kinships (Family) 3. Marriage.

  Fashion Sense: Obagoal becomes a fashionister: Nigerian professional footballer, Obafemi Akinwunmi Martins is set to launch his fashion line to “serve millions of fans who are enthralled by the image of the master dribbler and goal scoring flip” with quality apparel. Martins, who was recently recalled to the senior national team, the Super Eagles by Sunday Oliseh, after almost two years, scoring 15 goals in the Major League Soccer (MLS) for his American club, Seattle Sounders, has already unveiled some of the works via his Instagram account, website and stores in the United States of America two months ago. He promised Lagosians and Nigerians that the fashion gear will soon be officially unveiled in the country. The collection features T-shirts, sweatshirts, hud and sweater. Martins, popularly called ‘Weapon of Mass Destruction’ in Nigeria is also the face of his brand, with the back-flip goal celebration image.    

Frightful: Where the dead don't count in Europe's migration crisis: By Selam Gebrekidan and Allison Martell CATANIA, Italy Feb 24 (Reuters) - Lucky Iz had quite recently turned 15 when he and his companion Godfrey set off to cross the Sahara on a hot August evening in 2012. Fortunate has still not told Godfrey's family what happened on the trip towards Europe. This is his record. The Nigerian young men landed at the edge of the Sahara with water, scones, milk and caffeinated drinks, pretty much as the general population bootlegger had educated them, Lucky reviewed. They moved with 36 others onto the back of a Toyota pickup truck that dashed far from Agadez, a city in northern Niger. Fortunate sat on a heap of supplies, clinging to a post with his feet dangling over the side. He knew the driver would not stop on the off chance that anybody tumbled off. He was dry and hungry. The sand that splashed up from under the truck's tires stung his eyes. For three days they dro

Question of the day: The difference betwen here and there is  'T' which stands for time - You will surely get there in time. Question: How do i deal with time wasters and Speed killers in my life? They stand in my way to accomplishment and slow down my zeal. To remember: “Procrastination is the thief of time, collar him.” ― Charles Dickens , David Copperfield   So dont waste that time. Invest it.   “Time is an equal opportunity employer. Each human being has exactly the same number of hours and minutes every day. Rich people can't buy more hours. Scientists can't invent new minutes. And you can't save time to spend it on another day. Even so, time is amazingly fair and forgiving. No matter how much time you've wasted in the past, you still have an entire tomorrow.” ― Denis Waitley

Nigeria to raise 329.93 bln naira in treasury bills  Nigeria plans to raise 329.93 billion naira in treasury bills with maturities range between 3-month and 1-year at an auction on March 2, the central bank said on Wednesday. The bank said it would issue 57.85 billion naira in the 3-month bill, 50 billion naira in the 6-month paper and 222.08 billion naira in the 1-year debt, using the Dutch Auction System. Nigeria issues treasury bills to help manage banking system liquidity and provide cash flow for government business. (Reporting by Oludare Mayowa; Editing by Alison Williams)