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2Face Idibia to Nigerian Politicians: “Warn Yourselves…You’re Embarrassing Us”

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2Face Idibia   may have a few politician friends, but he clearly isn’t proud of them. The Hip TV crew caught up with 2Baba in a recording studio while in the USA and he had a few not-so-nice words for the men in power. Check it out!

Watch Shakira Feat. Rihanna in “Can’t Remember to Forget You”

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Hello ladies. Shakira ‘s hips don’t lie.  BN Music   brought you the audio clip of the single ( click here to see ), now it is time for the video featuring   Rihanna. Watch!

‘I like your friend’: 9 things men don’t want women to know

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When we met, I was actually trying to hit on her friend, but I never told her so she wouldn’t get mad.

Lana Del Rey shows off a large diamond ring as she goes house-hunting with boyfriend Barrie-James O'Neill

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Lana Del Rey caused engagement talk after she was seen wearing a diamond ring while house-hunting with her rocker boyfriend Barrie-James O'Neill on Saturday They've been dating less than a year, but long enough to know if they're destined for each other. And Lana Del Rey's romance with Scottish rocker Barrie-James O'Neill seems to be getting serious after the two were spotted looking at homes for sale in Los Angeles on Saturday. The New Yorker was seen wearing a noticeably large diamond bauble on her engagement finger as she strolled down a sidewalk alongside her long-haired beau and a female companion.

Miley Cyrus reveals she doesn't know where she put engagement ring from ex Liam Hemsworth

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Miley Cyrus has revealed she doesn't know where her engagement ring from Liam Hemsworth is in an interview with Love magazine Pop singer Miley Cyrus has revealed that she doesn’t know where her engagement ring from ex fiancé Liam Hemsworth is. The 21-year-old made the startling revelation in an interview with Love magazine, as she features as their Spring/Summer cover star When questioned about where the 3.5-carat Neil Lane engagement ring, given to her by the Australian actor, was she said: ‘Don’t know. Think it’s in the shower.’

Ferne McCann looks stylish in a black and white cut-out dress for make-up launch party

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Ferne McCann wore a stylish black and white dress as she attended the Tanya Burr For Eye Candy Launch Party at the Sanderson Hotel in London on Thursday night When it comes to fashionable stars of TOWIE, Ferne McCann is up there with the best of them. And the 23-year-old proved her sartorial savvy once again on Thursday night, as she wowed in a monochrome outfit at the Tanya Burr For Eye Candy Launch Party at the Sanderson Hotel in London. Ferne showed off her slim figure in the black and white dress, which featured a criss-cross back and flirty skirt, with a belt around her middle to highlight her slender waist.

Helen Flanagan suffers a slipped disc: her new Mercedes in Manchester is missing its tax disc and it's not the first time either

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All parked and nowhere to go: Helen Flanagan's Mercedes is roadunworthy Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan better have the gift of the gab, or it looks like she's going to be in serious trouble with the authorities. The 23-year-old blonde bombshell has parked her Mercedes Benz 4X4 G-Class, complete with colour-coded wheels and grills, without a tax disc in Manchester. This is getting to be something of a habit for the actress - last year Helen's Audi was also seen with an out of date tax disc

South Sudan: MSF workers 'flee into bush'

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The medical charity MSF says 240 of its staff have been forced to flee into the bush in South Sudan because of continuing insecurity. MSF said the workers were among thousands of people trying to escape fighting in Unity State between government forces and rebels. Violence broke out in the world's newest state on 15 December, starting as fighting between rival army factions It has now killed thousands of people and displaced around 700,000.

Two Arrested With Human's Head

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Police in Afienya, Ghana, have arrested two persons on the Akosombo-Tema Highway for allegedly possessing human skull. The two culprits, Simon Yovou, 34, fetish priest and Thomas Dodzie Nodzi, 38, unemployed, both residents of Afienya, were transporting the skull from Agortime Wudome in the Volta Region to Kumasi, when they were detained by the police.

One Direction's Niall Horan gets photobombed in his sleep by raucous pals

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One Direction's Niall Horan gets a rude awakening as he's photobombed in his sleep by two pals Life as an international pop star should, according to legend, consist of sleepless nights and non-stop partying. But One Direction star Niall Horan clearly needs reminding of this occasionally. Thankfully, the 20 year-old has some loyal friends who are happy to help him. The Irish star, who makes up one fifth of the chart-topping boy band, can be seen sleeping in a recent picture where he's 'photobombed' by two unidentified friends.

Jennifer Lopez declares she remains the Same Girl in new video

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Jennifer Lopez debuted her new video for single Same Girl on Friday It may have been 13 years since she asked people to not be fooled by the rocks that she got, but Jennifer Lopez is once again out to prove that deep down she is still the same girl that grew up in the Bronx of New York. The 44-year-old is still one the biggest pop stars in the world as she returns to 'the block' aka her old neighborhood in new single Same Girl. Released Friday, the video for the song pulled from her upcoming tenth studio album, sees the star walk around her old town and, of course, looking glamorous as she does it.

Cara Delevingne 'asks Michelle Rodriguez to move to the UK with her' after her family give their seal of approval

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Cara Delevingne has reportedly asked Michelle Rodriguez to move in with her They seem have been practically inseparable since the start of the year. And now Cara Delevingne and Michelle Rodriguez look set to spend a lot more time together following reports the blonde beauty, 21, has asked the 35-year-old actress to move in with her. The pair are said to be looking for a place to live in London and will then split their time between living in the UK and Los Angeles.

Disco diva Nicole Scherzinger gets Seventies fever with big curls and halter neck dress in new beauty campaign

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Nicole Scherzinger is the star of Herbal Essences' new campaign and rocks bouncy disco curls Whether she's rocking a classic sleek style or funky forward ponytail, Nicole Scherzinger never fails to look 'shamazing'. And proving she can pull off just about any look, the songstress has got into the 70s spirit with her latest beauty campaign. Rocking curly locks, the singer showcases her toned body, shiny hair and flawless skin in a revealing halter neck dress

Brazil police arrest Amazon tribesmen for murder

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Police in Brazil's Amazon region have arrested five indigenous members of the Tenharim tribe accused of killing three contractors who have been missing since mid-December. The tribe denies any involvement in the disappearance of the three men. Local groups accused tribe members of killing the three government workers in retaliation for the death of an indigenous leader.

Is she the one? 10 signs that your girlfriend is wife material

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It can be the same kind of music or the same hobbies or even just a love of books. If there are things you both like to do, that’s a good sign you are entering a marriage of happiness and longevity. Marriage is one of the most important journeys that a person can embark on. It is life-changing and can be destructive if it is embarked on with the wrong person. You have to be absolutely sure that the woman in your life is someone you’ll be happy spending time with every day of your life, forever. Here are 10 signs that the woman in your life will make a good wife.

Danielle O'Hara shows off her stunning six-pack as she sits poolside on holiday in sunny Dubai

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Danielle O'Hara showcased her stunning figure as she holidayed in Dubai recently She's looking in great shape after her intensive training regime for ITV diving show, Splash, left her with a enviable six-pack. So no doubt Danielle O'Hara, 30, wanted to show off her stunning physique as she posed by a pool with a pal on a recent trip to Dubai. Danielle looked stunning in a red polka-dot bikini as she sipped on a pineapple-topped cocktail and frolicked by the pool.

Danielle O'Hara poses in bra and knickers as she shows off toned post-Splash! tum

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Danielle O'Hara shared a racy snap with fans as she showed off her toned tum, writing: '6 pack for Vegas coming on nicely ' She was left badly bruised after intensive diving training for Splash! However one thing's for certain, Danielle O'Hara is feeling proud of her incredibly toned stomach as she takes part in the ITV1 reality show. The mother-of-three shared a racy snap with fans on Friday, as she posed in just her underwear while flashing her amazing figure.

Mercy Johnson & Rukky Sanda Visit the iROKO TV Office in Lagos

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Who wouldn’t like a visit from  Mercy Johnson  and   Rukky Sanda   at their office? The Nollywood actresses were spotted at   iROKO TV’ s new Lagos office in Anthony Village. Mercy rocked a red-and-black print dress, red platform heels and a black bag. Rukky was equally stunning in a green dress and gold drop earrings. See photos!

More NHS trusts sliding into the red

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Almost one in three NHS trusts in England is now forecasting they will end the financial year overspent, official figures show. More organisations are now in difficulty, compared with the same point last year. Budget pressures may partly be due to hospitals hiring more nurses. But the Department of Health says hard decisions on public finances have meant it has increased the overall NHS budget.

Justin Bieber could NOT have been drag racing at time of Miami arrest, GPS records show

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According to GPS records obtained by TMZ.com, Justin Bieber couldn't have been drag racing at the time of his arrest on 23rd January Justin Bieber was not drag racing at the time of his arrest, new reports have alleged. According to TMZ.com , who claim to have obtained the print-out of the GPS records from the Lamborghini Bieber had rented and was driving at the time of his arrest in Miami last week, the records would have shown a higher driving speed if the 19-year-old had been drag racing his friend Khalil, as police initially claimed. Miami Beach police primarily accused Bieber and Khalil of racing at speeds of between 50 and 60 miles an hour. However, judging by the TMZ print-out, the maximum speed reached by Bieber in the car was 44mph, which was when he left Club Set in Miami Beach at 4.07am, before the speed dropped to a maximum speed of 27mph just two minutes later.

Michelle Obama admits to binge-watching Scandal during her last vacation

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In a radio interview on Thursday, the 50-year-old First Lady told Ryan Seacrest that she just started watching the political thriller starring Kerry Washington during her last vacation Even First Ladies have guilty pleasures, and Michelle Obama has one of her very own: watching Scandal. In a radio interview on Thursday, the 50-year-old told Ryan Seacrest that she just started watching the political thriller starring Kerry Washington during her last vacation. 'You know what, I hadn’t watched it until this past vacation — and we went to Hawaii so I had a long flight — so I watched all the seasons,' she said. 'I caught up on Scandal.'

Miley Cyrus gets talk show host to steal her look tweeting pic of their twin appeal in double denim backstage

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Miley Leno and Billy Jay Cyrus? It was a case of matchy matchy when Miley tweeted this pic after her appearance on his show He's finishing off his run as host of NBC's Tonight Show and she's one of the world's biggest button-pressing, not to mention tongue-waggling pop stars of our era. It was a match made in pop culture heaven. So when Miley Cyrus appeared on Jay Leno's show on Thursday the talk show host couldn't resist the chance to up his cool factor in double denim, pulling on a pair of blue jeans and light blue denim cowboy shirt just like style icon Miley. Miley tweeted the pic with the message: 'Jay Leno swag ❤️❤️❤️watch me tonight talk about #bangerztour'. The only thing missing was any tongue wagging action for once.

Cameron and Hollande differ over reforms to EU

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French President Francois Hollande has said the European Union cannot be expected to "follow the example" of one country after talks with David Cameron. He described Mr Cameron's demands for EU treaty changes by 2017, as a prelude to a referendum on the UK's membership, as "not a priority for the time being". But Mr Cameron said he was committed to changing the UK's links with the EU.

Syria Geneva talks: Some common ground, says Brahimi

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UN Syria envoy Lakhdar Brahimi has said that progress at the Syria peace talks in Geneva has been slow but forms a basis on which the two sides can build. "I observed a little bit of common ground, perhaps more than the two sides themselves realise or recognise," he told reporters. The government and opposition discussed humanitarian issues and how to end the violence. Another round of talks has been scheduled for 10 February.

48 critical power transmission equipment break down

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At least 48 critical pieces of transmission equipment are currently out of service across the country due to fault, fire incidents and vandalism, thus worsening the already precarious power supply situation nationwide. Information obtained from the National Control Centre, Osogbo, Osun State, revealed that nine transformers, 39 critical transmission lines, ground switches and breakers/isolators were currently unavailable.

Immigration clamps down on alleged baby factory in Ondo

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The Ondo State Command of the Nigeria Immigration Services has raided a house allegedly used as a baby factory in Ilutitun, Okitipupa Local Government Area, arresting 24 persons. The suspects included a 66-year-old man, Mr. Aliu Ojo, who claimed to be a retired Assistant Commissioner of Police and the alleged leader of the factory, Mrs. Happiness Ogundeji (aka Mama Pota) aged 45.

Mark’s absence stalls formal defection of Saraki, others

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The absence of Senate President David Mark from Thursday’s Senate plenary, stalled the defection of 11 aggrieved Peoples Democratic Party senators to the All Progressives Congress. The aggrieved senators had written to Mark informing him about their decision to leave the PDP for the APC. But during Wednesday’s plenary, neither the Senate President nor the 11 senators made reference to the letter, which ought to have been read on the floor of the Senate. But during plenary on Thursday, the Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, who presided over session, did not read the letter.

Jonathan begs Senators, Reps to pass 2014 budget

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President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday appealed to members of the National Assembly to expedite action on the 2014 Appropriation Bill in order to enable his administration to deliver dividends of democracy to the people. Jonathan made the appeal during a stakeholders’ forum of the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme held inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja. When the debate on the bill entered the second day in the Senate on Wednesday, some Peoples Democratic Party and All Progressives Congress senators had described the document as anti-people.

FG releases modalities for national conference

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The Federal Government on Thursday released the modalities for the nomination of delegates to the proposed national conference. The government, in a statement read to journalists by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, said the conference, which would hold in the Federal Capital Territory ,would last for three months. Present at the media briefing were the Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on National Dialogue, Senator Femi Okurounmu, and the Secretary, Dr. Akilu Indabawa.

We won’t go back to PDP, Amaechi insists

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RIVERS State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, on Thursday insisted that the defected governors of the Peoples Democratic Party would not return to the PDP. Amaechi said that their defection to the APC was not basically because of the former PDP Chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, but as a result of President Goodluck Jonathan’s refusal to address issues of constitutionalism and accountability. He maintained that the only way to address such issues was through Nigerians and not President Jonathan.

Resign or deliver perfect elections, Tinubu tells Jega

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A former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, said on Thursday that the Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Atahiru Jega, should resign if he could not guarantee perfect elections in 2015. Tinubu, who was reacting to a statement credited to Jega that Nigerians should not expect perfect elections in 2015, spoke with journalists in Lagos. He spoke after the All Progressives Congress membership registration sensitisation meeting held at the party’s secretariat in Lagos.

B’Haram bombs police station in Bauchi

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Gunmen, suspected to be members of the violent Islamic sect, Boko Haram, on Thursday bombed the Giade Divisional Police Headquaters in Giade Local Government Area of Bauchi State. They made away with arms and ammunition after shooting a policeman on the leg. Confirming the incident to newsmen, the Information Officer of the Local Government, Yakubu Gana, said the gunmen numbering about 10, stormed the Divisional Police Headquaters at about 2.20am. He said they shot one of the policemen on duty, broke into the cell and released one person in detention.

Reps reject bid to simplify impeachment of President

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Members of the House of Representatives on Thursday rejected a proposal to simplify the process of removing the President and Vice-President from office. The proposal was contained in a bill seeking to amend Section 143 of the 1999 Constitution by deleting it and replacing with an entirely new section 143. The bill, which was sponsored by a lawmaker from Bauchi State, Yakubu Dogara, sought to remove the “ambiguity” in the procedure for impeaching the two highest political office holders with a notice of impeachment initiated by the House of Representatives and terminating in the Senate.

Lamorde laments relationship between EFCC, banks

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says it will not detain the chief compliance officers of commercial banks whenever they are invited during investigations into money laundering and other financial crimes. The Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde, said this in Lagos during a meeting with CCO’s of banks in Nigeria on Thursday. He said, “I will encourage CCOs to be open with law enforcement agencies whenever they come asking for information concerning financial crimes. Just tell them when you think the information they demand would be available.

Why I declined to run against Obasanjo – Atiku

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday adduced reasons he refused to run against former President Olusegun Obasanjo in 2003. He said he declined the invitation, which would have made him to contest for the presidential ticket of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, on moral grounds. Atiku, who was responding to a remark from one of the participants in his South-West consultative meeting in Ibadan, Oyo State on Thursday, noted that contrary to the notion that his best chance to have become the president of the country was in 2003-when stakeholders in the PDP offered him the opportunity to contest against Obasanjo – he still found it difficult to accept the offer because doing so would be going against the position the PDP had earlier taken at a caucus meeting to retain the presidency in the South.

2014 poll: APC endorses Fayemi for second term

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The All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State has endorsed Governor Kayode Fayemi as its governorship candidate for the state in the June 21 election. The party also said it would ensure that all its members were duly registered during the forthcoming membership registration commencing on February 5. The Interim Chairman of APC in the state, Chief Jide Awe, while addressing journalists at the party’s Secretariat in Ado Ekiti on Thursday, said, “We are going to ensure that we capture all members of the party during the registration exercise in Ekiti State.

Undressed to kill: Paz de la Huerta goes nude AGAIN in first stills for Nurse 3D role

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Paz de la Huerta shows off her ample cleavage in a naughty film still for Nurse 3D which is released next month She has become well known for being rather too comfortable with nudity, baring all for several scenes in Boardwalk Empire and posing for Playboy magazine last year. And Paz de la Huerta is stripping off again for her new movie Nurse 3D, which sees her play a dedicated nurse with a sinister side. New stills from the film, to be released next year, show Paz posing completely naked, aside from a pair of white high heels and a nurse's hat.

Gunmen kill Niger poly lecturer

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The Head of the Science Department at the Niger State Polytechnic, Alhaji Abdulrashid Abdullahi, was on Thursday killed by three gunmen on the Zungeru-Tegina highway. The News Agency of Nigeria learnt in Minna that Abdullahi was killed while on an official trip to Kaduna. According to Abdullahi’s driver, Malam Hussaini Babangida, the gunmen stopped them at an abandoned checkpoint after the Zungeru Bridge.

US will seek death penalty against Boston bombings suspect

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The US government says it will seek the death penalty against Boston Marathon bombings suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. US Attorney General Eric Holder said in a statement: "The nature of the conduct at issue and the resultant harm compel this decision." Seventeen of 30 charges against the 20-year-old carry the possibility of capital punishment, including using a weapon of mass destruction to kill.

Hugh Jackman picks daughter up from school and shepherds family out of the New York cold

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Hugh Jackman hailed a cab for his wife Deborra-Lee Furness and daughter, Ava Elliot in New York City on Wednesday Hugh Jackman is most famous for playing Wolverine. But on Wednesday he was playing the much more important role of father, shepherding his family through the New York cold. The 45-year-old actor and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness took a leisurely stroll to pick up their eight-year-old daughter Ava Elliot up from school, after which Hugh hailed a cab home for the trio.

Kenyan Artisans feature in New Zealand Designer Karen Walker’s Eyewear Campaign

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New Zealand Fashion Designer   Karen Walker   is bringing her ‘quirky’ fashion sense to Africa. Joining a list of designers like   Vivienne Westwood, Vans   & more collaborating with African organisations to eliminate poverty through fashion, Karen has collaborated with Kenyan artisans through the   United Nation’s ITC Ethical Fashion Initiative   to produce a new collection of glasses titled   “Karen Walker Visible“. The collection campaign features Maasai beaders, tailors, machinists, cutters, production managers and metal workers and draws its inspiration from the serene land of Kenya. Check out the collection below.

Holly Willoughby risks ruining her gorgeous blow-dry as she leaves ITV studios on taxi bike

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Holly Willoughby looked stunning as she prepared to board a Virgin taxi bike as she left the ITV studios on Thursday When it comes to her hair, TV presenter, Holly Willoughby rarely has a single strand out of place. Yet when she left the ITV studios on Thursday, the stunning blonde risked getting helmet hair as she took a Virgin taxi bike as a swift mode of transport - while putting safety first. The 32-year-old looked stunning for her journey, wearing an olive green silk shirt which she teamed with a navy blue blazer and tight skinny blue jeans.

EU group mulls 'remote car-stopping device' for police

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A device that would enable police to stop vehicles remotely is being considered by an EU-wide official working group, it has emerged. The feasibility of such technology is being examined by members of the European Network of Law Enforcement Technology Services (Enlets). The technology could impact on both road safety and civil liberties. The BBC understands it would take several years for any such technical proposal to be drafted.

US 'concern' at Syria weapons delay

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The US is "concerned" that Syria is behind schedule in handing over its chemical weapons, Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel has said. Mr Hagel told reporters in Poland he did not know the reason for the delay but said Damascus "needs to fix this". The international watchdog overseeing the destruction of Syria's chemical arsenal is meeting in The Hague to discuss the operation's progress. The stockpiles are due to be removed and destroyed by 30 June.

NAICOM Insurance Commissioner Gets 15 years In Jail For Million Naira Fraud

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Former Commissioner of the National Insurance Commission(NAICOM) Okechukwu Chukwulozie was sentenced yesterday to 15 years imprisonation over fraud to the tune of N10.4 million fraud. He was convicted yesterday at an Abuja High Court on 5 counts charge for using private interest to furnish his official residence and demanding for a percentage in a contract he awarded.

Beyonce poses in a swimsuit and reveals never-before-seen photos of family life on the road with Blue Ivy

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Beyonce, 32, shared this snap of her with two-year-old daughter Blue Ivy backstage at a music venue on Thursday At just two-years-old, she's already becoming the world's most well-travelled toddler. Blue Ivy Carter has been present on most of her mother Beyonce's world tour dates, and on Wednesday the Drunk In Love singer revealed intimate shots of their life on the road together. In one picture, Beyonce is seen guiding her little one through the backstage corridors of a music venue, as they make their way past various items of stage equipment.

Kimberley Garner looks sensational as she models red and white bikini from her new collection on St Barths beach

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It's a hard life...: Kimberley Garner was spotted modelling her new 2014 bikini range at an exotic beach location in St Barths on Monday Kimberley Garner proved that you can mix business and pleasure with great ease during her recent trip to St Barths. After sunning herself on the beach last week, the former Made in Chelsea got down to some hard graft on Wednesday. Well, striking her best pose at least. The blonde beauty has been staying at the exotic location in order to shoot her latest Kimberley London swimwear collection which is out later this year.

You’re Invited to the Extreme Lounge Restaurant & Sports Bar Opening in Lagos | Friday 31st January 2014

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Remember   Kunle Rhemmy,  the Gulder Ultimate Search Season 7 winner? Well he s inviting you to the opening of his Restaurant & Sports Bar opening named   Extreme Lounge.   The destination has a VIP lounge and sports viewing area with international chefs and exotic drinks. The lounge also caters for indoor and outdoor events. There will be special celebrity guest appearances and performance and free drinks from   Disaronno.   Bring a friend. Date: Friday 31st January 2014 Time: 7PM Venue: Extreme Lounge, 4 Oguntona Crescent, Gbagada Phase 1 (by Charlie Boy Bus Stop), Lagos.

UK Archbishop criticises Nigerian and Ugandan anti-gay laws

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The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have written to the presidents of Nigeria and Uganda, after being asked about laws there penalising gay people. The letter said homosexual people were loved and valued by God and should not be victimised or diminished. Nigeria and Uganda have both passed legislation targeting people with same-sex attraction.

Model Anne V shows off stunning figure in new shoot and reveals why it 'sucks' to date Adam Levine

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The supermodel said boys didn't like her as a child because she was so tall and skinny, but shows her stunning figure in the latest issue of Ocean Drive magazine She's appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue for nine consecutive years. And despite being tall, blonde and gorgeous, model Anne V hasn't always felt beautiful. The 27-year-old stunner, who used to date Adam Levine, tells Ocean Drive magazine there are still things she doesn't like about herself.