185 killed, 2000 houses destroyed in gun duel between soldiers, Boko Haram

Culled from Vanguard. 

No fewer than 185 persons including women and children were killed and over 2000 houses destroyed in a gun duel between the  Joint Military Task Force, JTF, and suspected members of Boko Haram sect in Baga, Kukawa local government area of Borno State

The Commander of the Nigerian forces, Brigadier General Austin Edokpaye, confirmed the incident while conducting the Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima round the affected area.

Edokpaye said the suspected terrorists attacked his men with firepower including RPGs which usually has a conflagration effect.

According to him, it was the conflagration that consumed the town insisting that the resultant deaths should be blamed on the Boko Haram sect who used civilians as human shield while attacking his men.

Is it advisable to do chores for my boyfriend?

Hello Dear Friends,

I've been quite busy and not had time to post anything today but fortunately, I got the email below from a friend and just decided to post it exactly as she sent it.

Let me give you a little background on my friend. She's about 28 and currently in a steady relationship. A fine Christian who's anxious not to make the wrong moves.

Pictures of Family members, Political and Royal dignitaries at Margaret Thatcher's Funeral

 Queen of England

I am treated worse than a maid in my Aunt's house

Dear YB readers, I really need your help on this. I'm practically becoming a shadow of myself and I don't know what to do. I feel trapped in my Aunt's house.

I am a 27 year old Economics graduate from Delta State University, Abraka. I finished service in 2010 and worked for a while in a secondary school in Enugu where I served but in 2011, I decided to relocate to Lagos to look for a better job.

Cake baker quits govt job by baking a cake and writing resignation letter in Icing

Oh sweet sweet resignation. This is the sweetest resignation letter I've ever heard about, even his resignation letter is an advert. This is how you  know people with talent. I bet he'll have more customer than he can handle.

Chris Holmes, 31, who worked at Stansted Airport, tweeted a picture of the note to resign from his job and pursue his dream to run a bakery business.

Thatcher's Funeral begins at 11am today. Thousands line streets to bid farewell: Photos

Baroness Thatcher's coffin resting in the Chapel of St Mary Undercroft beneath the Palace of Westminster

 At last, she was coming back to where she belonged.

Through busy streets, past some of the landmarks of her time in office, Baroness Thatcher was returned to Parliament yesterday, scene of some of her greatest triumphs.

After so long out of the public eye, the former prime minister was allowed to take centre stage again on this, the first leg of her final journey.

Serena Williams Flaunts her bootilicious figure in new photoshoot

Serena Williams was spotted posing up a storm in a high-waisted, monochrome bikini for a photoshoot on Miami Beach, Florida on Monday.

More interesting photos after the cut.

Ejigbo LCDA Chairman Abductors Demand One Million DOLLARS

The abductors of the Chairman of Ejigbo Local Council Development Area, (LCDA), Kehinde Oladapo Kolade Bamigbetan have demanded $1 Million as ransom. The chairman was kidnapped by four gunmen at about 11pm yesterday night on his way back from an event after he closed from work. 

They got in touch with his wife and told her the money must be paid for Mr Kehinde to be released alive. Mr Kehinde was also the Chief Press Secretary to former Governor Bola Tinubu.

#Let'sprayforKehinde

I am almost too sure I'm the father of her child but she's married to another man

Am I supposed to let go and walk away or should I try to claim what I'm almost sure is mine? 

I met Adesuwa at the NYSC camp in Nasarawa state and we hit it off immediately. We became inseparable before we passed out of camp. On the pass out day, we held each other for a long time and she was in tears.

Fortunately, our primary places of assignment were quite close, so we started seeing each other again.

Rihanna cancels another show on Diamonds World Tour due to undisclosed illness...again

I hope Rihanna gets back on her feet soon. All these stories of her being ill now and again reminds me of Ami Winehouse.

There has been reports that her illness is self inflicted due to her love of drinking and partying.

She’s already postponed two stops on her Diamonds World Tour since it started in early March.

And on Monday Rihanna was forced to cancel yet another show – this time in Houston, Texas – due to an undisclosed illness.

Breaking News: Earthquake shakes Iran, UAE, other countries; buildings, hospitals evacuated

Source: Emirates 24/7

Mobile phone and Internet lines have reportedly also gone down; Iran reports 7.5 magnitude earthquake in southeast
Earthquake shook UAE on Tuesday afternoon for the second time in April.

Residential and commercial buildings and hospitals in Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi have been evacuated. People have been standing outside their buildings fearing aftershocks. Jebel Ali, Sheikh Zayed Road and Emaar Square all seeing crowds under the buildings after the earthquake.

Beyonce opens her Mrs Carter Tour with one of her raciest outfits yet...

Beyonce sure knows how keep herself on the limelight. On the opening night of her Mrs. Carter tour, she certainly succeeded in keeping people's eyes on her.

While her bootylicious body alone is enough to catch the eye - the singer took no chances as she graced the stage in her raciest costume yet.

See more pictures of her lovely costumes after the cut. 

Ejigbo LCDA Chairman kidnapped

The Chairman of Ejigbo Local Council Development Area, LCDA, Mr Kehinde Bangbetan was  kidnapped in Lagos yesterday.

Details surrounding his kidnapped are still sketchy but I know his driver managed to escape the kidnappers.

I'll let you know once I get details of the kidnap.

Osaze's Family blames his wife for his irrational behavior which is leading to the downhill of his football career

I don't get how another human being can be responsible for an adult's behaviour but that's what Osaze's family and friends seem to believe.

Read the story after the cut.

Spotted: Oscar Pistorius partying in South Africa

Since being released on bail, Pistorius has been staying at his uncle's house in Pretoria while awaiting his murder trial over shooting Reeva Steenkamp on February 14.

The double-amputee, who claims he mistook his girlfriend for an intruder when he shot her, has remained largely out of public view amid intense international interest in his case.

Photo: Oba Akanni Of Ado-Odo Beaten, Stripped, & Palace Burnt

Oba Akanni of Ado-Odo area of Ogun State was beaten and stripped, and his palace was razed by some aggrieved youths. The monarch, had been having a running battle with some interest groups in the community, who allegedly did not want him despite a Supreme Court judgement validating his appointment three years ago.

Oba Akanni was hospitalised following the severe beating he received from the rampaging youths. The burnt palace has also been deserted as wives, children, family members and servants fled the area apparently for fear of being attacked again.

What stars wore to the MTV Movie Awards and list of MTV Movie Awards 2013 Winners

23 year old Emma Watson was honoured for her work by being presented with the Trailblazer prize at the MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night.

Moses ‘The Teddy Bear’ wins N7.5 million, an SUV in the just concluded ETISALAT Nigerian Idol

22 year old Moses, 'The Teddy Bear' who won the just concluded Nigerian Idol originally auditioned in Benin but was evicted in the early stages of the show. Fortunately for him, he was called back by the judges with their 'wild cards.'

Moses seemed to be a favourite with the audience and viewers as he got the most number of votes.

As winner, Moses won N7.5 million in cash, a recording contract worth N7.5 million, and a brand-new SUV.

Past Idol winners – Yeka Onka and Mercy Chinwo, as well as Femi Kuti, Omawumi and D’Banj performed at the event.

Continue to see pictures from the event.

Announcing 'Life Issues' Page

I just launched a new page on my blog, titled 'life issues'

Life issues is a page dedicated to all issues life throws at us. Very serious issues that torch the heart will be discussed and solutions will be proffered there.

My childless Friend's husband is dating an intern in my office with the intention to have a child with her, should I tell my friend?

This is something that has been bothering me for a while. It's sending me crazy and a I need advice quickly before I make the wrong move. This problem is not particularly about me but about my friend, Jane (Not real name).

Jane has been married to Paul for 10 years without a child.  Before she got married, she dated him for over 3 years and I still remember how excited she was when he finally proposed. She couldn't stop looking at the ring and telling me how lucky she felt. She started planning the wedding immediately and it was a very successful wedding.