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Miss Philippines Megan Young Emerges as Miss World 2013

129 beauties vying for crown amidst high security Finally Miss Philippines Megan Young Emerges as Miss World 2013 Miss Philippines, Megan Young, is the top favourite of everyone to win the coveted Miss World 2013 crown. But with every favourite person there is a controversial history. The 23-year-old had posed topless for Rouge magazine in March 2012 and many believe that it can work against the chances of the young  hopeful. Young looks sizzling in the black and white shots of the luxury magazine photos where she wears a black polka dotted bikini. The pictures were part of an editorial for a high-end magazine and the shots are classy, artistic and not very provocative either. The topless pictures of Megan can be seen here. Every one predicted Megan Young has strong chances of winning the competition as she is one of the finalists in many competitions that took place on the coronation night. Megan is one of the 10 finalists in the Top Model Competition, in addition to

Check Out! Hot New Music from Mr Pro!

Mr Pro, is clearly an artiste who pulls out all the stops to ensure his fans remain happy. After his release of his first official single "Know Me" , Pro delivers “5am in Delta” listen, its hot! Play Music - Listen Audio Files - 5am in Delta   A freestyle delivered over (Drake's cover song "5am in Toronto") Mr Pro acknowledging the high regard in which he is held by hip hop fans, and stating his determination to deliver on their expectations

NEO- BROADCASTING BRINGS TO YOU TWO DAYS TRAINING!

Licia and Co Media consultant with Royalmind productions organize the first of its series of broadcast training design to prepare both aspiring and existing broadcasters. This is a  Two day workshop which includes practical studio lesson. The theme ‘ BASICS OF NEO-BROADCASTING ’ WORKSHOP CONTENT –Broadcasting policy and practice in Nigeria Structure and effective reportage in broadcasting RADIO AND TELEVISION : Nature, prospect and challenges. This includes real life experience and success stories from veterans the broadcaster industry  This Training and Workshop will be bringing together the Best and Brightest minds in the Broadcast Industry DATE, TIME and LOCATION : NOV.14th and 15th sliverbird entertainment center. Plot 1161 memorial drive, CBD Abuja at 9am. FEE: 20,000 (includes tea break, lunch, training notes and certificates) For further inquires please contact Aisha on 08091418693 OR 08139773322 Royalmind247@gmail.com, Aisha.arolambo@liciamedia.com andLici

News Reporter/Editor or Partners Wanted

News Reporter/Editor or Partners Wanted for an Online media (Abuja Talk) The ideal candidates will have immense gathering, writing original and confirming all round stories You should have your own laptop to work from, and be available for a maximum of 15 hours per week (in-person or remotely). While this work does pay, you will have the opportunity to showcase your work and possibly be fed at our whim. HOW TO APPLY: click here... 1) Send us your Application/resume Abujatalk@gmail.com 2) Tell us about yourself. What's your major? Why you want to work with us? What do you do with your free time that we would care about?. ·          Location: F.C.T. Abuja ·          Telecommuting is ok. ·          This can be a part-time job. ·          Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. ·          Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Ombatse:Is FG Going to declare state of emergency in Nasarawa?

While the spate of killings and clashes between the Ombatse militia group of Eggon and the Alago ethnic group in Nasarwa state goes  on unabated, the Federal government may be compelled to declare a state of emergency in the State. Stakeholders in the state were said to have commenced moves aimed at ensuring that the president decisively deals with the state through a state of emergence. Sources close to the workings within the state said that some members of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly and some members of the National Assembly from the state are working in tandem on how to ensure that President Goodluck Jonathan declares a state of emergency in the event that the spate of violence does not abate.

At least 39 killed and More Injured as Kenya mall is Attack

A tough day in Kenya as Armed gunmen waged a tense standoff with Kenyan police and soldiers inside an upscale Nairobi shopping mall early Sunday, hours after brazenly gunning down shoppers, diners and more. There were 39 confirmed dead as of around midnight Saturday, according to Kenya's president, who added his close relatives are among those killed. Two gunmen, including one who was detained after being shot, are also dead. Francis Kimenia, secretary to the Cabinet, tweeted another 293 people got treatment at three area hospitals, which "are appealing for more blood." The wounded range in age from 2 to 78, the disaster operations center said, urging people to "remember them in your prayers." Al-Shabaab, an al-Qaeda-linked militant group based in Somalia, claimed responsibility for the carnage and vowed not to negotiate with Kenyan authorities. It claimed that "all Muslims" were escorted from the mall before the attack -- suggesting that its tar

Boko Haram Engages SSS in a gun battle in Abuja

Gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram members on Friday morning engaged State Security  Service operatives in a gun battle at Apo Legislative quarters, Abuja. Some people were hurt and 12 suspects were arrested during the encounter. The SSS operatives had gone to the quarters to exhume weapons buried in an uncompleted building by Boko Haram members when they were attacked the sympathisers of the sect. More details later

Nigerians Spent Over N25 Billion Annually on Generators

" Good Governance Initiative, GGI, has disclosed that aside from being a dumping ground for power generating sets, Nigerians spent over N25 billion importing same in 2012, the highest in the world. President of the initiative, Mr. Festus Mbisiogu, called on Nigerians to extract a promise from the preferred bidders of the unbundled Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, assets to improve on the current generation of power to grow the economy. He said: “The epileptic power supply has remained a cog in the wheel of the nation’s progress and is eating deep into the profits of businesses, particularly of companies that incur huge expenses in powering their businesses. “The insufficient public power supply has led to the relocation of most multinational companies to other African countries, those who decided to stay back rely on generators, while those that can’t afford such have closed shop. “It is not surprising that in 2012 alone, Nigerians spent N25 billion in importing ge

NECO Releases 2013 May/June SSCE result

National Examinations Council, NECO, has released the 2013 Senior Schools Certificate Examinations results, a breakdown of the results shows that about 69.57% of the candidate had credit generally while most of the students also came out with good results in both English Language and Mathematics, according to the registrar Professor Promise Nwachukwu Okpala, one million, fifty two thousand, eight hundred and ninety eight, 1,052,898 candidates registered for the examinations.

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Farida Waziri, Furiously Respones to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo Comments

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, former chairman, Mrs. Farida Waziri, respones to ” the claim by ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo that she was recommended for the EFCC job by convicted former Delta State Governor, James Ibori. Giving a strict warning to the ex-president! “I will like to warn that those who live in glass houses don’t throw stones and as such Obasanjo should not allow me open up on him. Respectable elder statesmen act and speak with decorum”, she said in a statement personally signed by her. Ex-Vice-President Atiku Abubakar said  the claim by the former President that he was persona non grata in the United States,  was not true. Obasanjo had in an interview he granted Zero Tolerance, a magazine published by the EFCC, also said that the war against corruption in the country slowed down  during Waziri’s tenure because she was not qualified for the job. He had said,  “Go and look at her track record. Go and look at the condition or the qualification; go an

Stella Damasus Versus Senator Yerima on Al-Jazeera Network

Movie star Stella Damasus and Senator Ahmed yerima went toe to toe on the Al-Jazeera show THE STREAM tackling the Underage Marriage issue in Nigeria

Nigeria ordered 53 gold iPhones worth £2.65m (about N682m) for the nation’s 53rd Independence anniversary

The Chief Executive Officer, Gold and Co., United Kingdom, Amjad Ali, has told a United Kingdom newspaper, The Independent, that the Federal Government has ordered 53 gold-plated iPhone 5S mobile handsets  from his firm as part of the memorabilia for the nation’s 53rd Independence anniversary on October 1, 2013. The gold iphones are said to worth £2.65m (about N682m). Each of the gold-plated iPhones costs up to £50,000, said The Independent, in its report on Wednesday. The minimum cost of basic models of iPhone in gold or rose gold is £3,000. The 53 special phones are to be supplied by Amjad Ali, a Bristol-born owner of Gold and Co. based in Dubai. Ali, who told The Independent that his firm was “fulfilling an order from the Nigerian government for 53 gold-plated iPhones, added, “We will engrave them with the coat of arms, a shield and two horses. “ However, he neither disclosed when he received the order for the item nor the Federal Government agency or ministry that co

President Sacks 9 Ministers, in a Minor Cabinet Reshuffle

Federal Executive Council, FEC still in shocks after 9 members of the council were relieved of their duties yesterday. The sacked ministers did not have any inkling of their impending sack as some of them attended the weekly FEC meeting, yesterday. President Jonathan reportedly thanked the sacked ministers for their services to the nation and wished them well in their future endeavours. The Ministers sacked yesterday were the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olugbenga Ashiru; Minister of National Planning, Dr. Shamshudeen Usman, and Professor Ruqayyatu Rufa’i, Minister of Education. Others are Hajia Hadiza Mailafia, Environment; Ms. Ama Peppel, Housing; Minister of State for Power, Zainab Kuchi; Minister of State for Defence, Erelu Olusula Obada; Minister of State for Agriculture, Buka Tijani; and Science and Technology, Professor Ita Ewa. Minister of information, Mr. Labaran Maku, said the changes in the cabinet were due to the President’s commitment to deliver dividends of democr

Angelina Jolie And Her Six Kids Arrives in Australia

All smiles despite a long flight! After being photographed at LAX Airport in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Sept. 4, Angelina Jolie and her six kids -- Maddox, 12, Pax, 9, Zahara, 8, Shiloh, 7, and twins Vivienne and Knox, 5 -- arrived in Sydney, Australia on Friday, Sept. 6

Court Ordered an Ohio Man Who Threatened Police to Holds 'idiot' Sign Outside Police Station

An Ohio man who threatened an officers in Cleveland has been ordered by a court to apologize publicly by standing near a police station with a sign describing himself as an idiot. A judge had ordered 58-year-old Richard Dameron to stand outside a local police station with a sign bearing an apology. He began the vigil Monday and must stand outside for three hours each day for the rest of the week. Dameron was convicted of threatening officers in 911 calls. His public shaming isn't the first of its kind in the city. The Cleveland judge who sentenced Dameron previously made a woman wear an "idiot" sign in public for driving around a school bus.