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10 ‘UNCONVENTIONAL’ WAYS TO MAINTAIN A STABLE MARRIAGE by Tony Morgan We didn’t live together. We dated for six years before we got married. I can assure you, we wanted to have sex before marriage Emily and I celebrated our anniversary a week early this y... Gist Source: YNaija.com Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 4:01:51 PM
5 WAYS TO BURN THAT FAT FAST by Drew Stegman Believe it or not, many vitamins play a role in fat mobilization and can help you lose weight. Losing weight can sometimes be a frustrating process. You’ve probably hit some plateaus a... Gist Source: YNaija.com Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 3:57:04 PM
CAKES BY TOSAN UNVEILS THE ‘TALLEST CAKE IN AFRICA’ IN LAGOS (PHOTOS) What: Unveiling the Tallest cake in Africa. Where: Silverbird Galleria V.I, Lagos. When: May 16, 2013. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa... Gist Source: YNaija.com Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 3:56:15 PM
‘YOU FORGOT TO BE HIS GIRLFRIEND’: WIVES, 5 MISTAKES YOU MAKE THAT LEADS TO DIVORCE by Nikki Ransom-Alfred Throw away those flannel pajamas that you sleep in and replace them with enticing lingerie (or sleep in nothing at all). These marital don’ts can drive even the best husbands aw... Gist Source: YNaija.com Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 3:53:57 PM
DON’T TOUCH IT: D’BANJ SHOWING OFF HIS NEW ‘EJA NLA’ STATUS (SNAPSHOT) by Isi Esene D’banj is seen in this photo looking like the big boss or the Eja Nla as he’d like to call it. We tried (Yes, we did) but couldn’t help but note the similarities between D’banj’s new styl... Gist Source: YNaija.com Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 3:50:26 PM
3 IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE ASKING HER TO MARRY YOU by Shazi Rastegar There are times when you’re going to look at your spouse and think, “Why did I marry this person again?” And that’s okay. Three questions to ask yourself before getting married. The... Gist Source: YNaija.com Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 3:49:05 PM
WHEN LAST DID YOU PRAISE GOD – IKE AMADI I wanted to know more about praising God, since the phrase, “Praise God!” is littered all over the Psalms with its attendant benefits. Someone thought it wise to think upon the question – for it requi... Gist Source: Omojuwa.com Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 3:48:49 PM
LADIES (AND SOME GUYS), 4 WAYS TO GET THE WEIGHT OFF YOUR WAIST by E.C. LaMeaux Now that you’re eating a healthier diet, you should turn toward exercise for your waistline. If you need motivation to slim your waist, there is a very effective strategy that you can ... Gist Source: YNaija.com Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 3:47:55 PM
INTERVIEW: THOUGH I BEGGED MAJOR NZEOGWU NOT TO STAGE 1966 COUP, HE IGNORED ME – GEN. OLUTOYE Maj-Gen. Olufemi Olutoye (retd.) \| credits: Maj-Gen. Olufemi Olutoye (retd.), one of the first graduates to join the Nigerian Army, shares his life experiences with ADEOLA BALOGUN Now that you have re... Gist Source: YNaija.com Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 3:03:37 PM
ADAOBI OKWY: 10 TEXT MESSAGES THAT WON’T FAIL TO ROCK YOUR WORLD (Y! SUPERBLOGGER) Ever been too scared to check your result by yourself? Opting instead to have your friend text it to you? Now… a text enters your phone… what now? Now, we’re in the beautiful age of technology and of ... Gist Source: YNaija.com Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 2:42:47 PM
OPINION: 8 WAYS RISE FROM AN UNKNOWN ARTISTE TO A NIGERIAN SUPERSTAR by Olukorede Oyewoga The media loves good stories that are complete (good press release, good artwork, good photos) to be sent to the APPROPRIATE channel… So you are an aspiring/upcoming artiste hopin... Gist Source: YNaija.com Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 1:57:13 PM
TERRIBLE: FATHER OF FOUR BEATEN TO DEATH BY 8 POLICEMEN (PICTURED) The death of a 33-year-old father of four at the hands of the police in Bakersfield, California, is raising questions after witnesses, some of whom recorded the beating on their cell phones, said the ... Gist Source: YNaija.com Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 1:20:54 PM
HUH?! STUDENT RUSHED TO HOSPITAL WITH URINE INFECTION DISCOVERS SHE HAS FOUR KIDNEYS (PICTURED) A woman who underwent surgery on one of her kidneys was stunned to be told by doctors she had actually had four of them. Jessica Curphey, 20, was rushed to hospital after she developed excruciating pa... Gist Source: YNaija.com Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 1:15:12 PM
“WE ARE KILLED, WE ARE HUNTED”: ALBINO ACTIVIST FIGHTS WITCHCRAFT MURDERS (READ) Carefully maneuvering around a jumble of slippery rocks, Josephat Torner slowly steps inside a cluster of dark caves in northeast Tanzania. Ahead of him, leading the trail with an air of assurance, wa... Gist Source: YNaija.com Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 1:10:11 PM
“CLAWS DUG INTO MY LEG”: AUSTRALIAN POLITICIAN ATTACKED BY KANGAROO (PICTURED) An Australian politician taking his morning jog through the national capital came out second best Thursday after crossing a kangaroo. Shane Rattenbury, a minister in the Australian Capital Territory g... Gist Source: YNaija.com Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 1:02:15 PM
PLAYING GAMES: ARE TONTO DIKEH AND SOLIDSTAR NOW A HOT COUPLE? (PICTURED) by Akan Ido Before the curt denial, the gist was that Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson was in a heated romance with artiste, Dammy Krane but we now better, or, do we? Now, rumours have begun that sexy ... Gist Source: YNaija.com Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 1:02:15 PM
HOW MAN CONVICTED OF MURDER BY THE BLINKING OF A DYING MAN’S EYE (PICTURED) An Ohio man was found guilty Thursday of fatally shooting a man who authorities say identified his assailant by blinking his eyes while paralyzed and hooked up to a ventilator. A jury convicted Ricard... Gist Source: YNaija.com Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 1:00:59 PM
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: THERE IS A SHORTAGE OF TOILET PAPER IN VENEZUELA (READ) A woman who just bought toilet paper at a grocery store reads her receipt as she leaves the private store in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, May 15, 20 Venezuelans scrambled to stock up on toilet paper... Gist Source: YNaija.com Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 1:00:45 PM
NORTHERN GOVERNORS DISAGREE WITH ‘NORTHERN ELDERS’, SUPPORT STATE OF EMERGENCY The Northern States Governors Forum, NSGF, has expressed support for the emergency rule imposed on the Northern States of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa. The forum said it believes the imposition of emergenc... Gist Source: YNaija.com Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 12:17:16 PM
BOKO HARAM MILITANTS MAY BE TRIED FOR WAR CRIMES – UN No fewer than 50 Boko Haram militants and three soldiers died in separate battles between the insurgents and security agents between Thursday night and Friday. Saturday PUNCH learnt that the insurgent... Gist Source: YNaija.com Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 11:52:07 AM
M. YUNIQUE: MEMOIRS OF A MISERABLE LOVER (30 DAYS, 30 VOICES) the slow and sure strokes of his tongue………. did I mention the lips that cradled that tongue felt super soft and supple? Dear memoir, Tonight……… I kissed him. I kissed those lips I’ve wanted to have a ... Gist Source: YNaija.com Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 11:35:26 AM
I COLLECTED N4.2M FROM TWO WOMEN FOR ‘MIRACLE BABIES’ – MIDWIFE (PICTURED) The search for the fruit of the womb has driven many women to take extreme steps. When women are unable to conceive and bear children, the huge psychological toll makes them fall prey to fraudulent pe... Gist Source: YNaija.com Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 11:31:00 AM
ISLAND BIG BOY: DAVIDO GIVES A TOUR OF HIS HOUSE ON RED CARPET SHOW TV (WATCH) by Akan Ido Music superstar, Davido was on the Red Carpet Show TV to talk about his music, family, education and his motivation. [“We looking for land”: Davido says he wants to build schools across th... Gist Source: YNaija.com Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 11:30:05 AM
SPOTTED: NOLLYWOOD’S SUSAN PETERS & EVANGELIST EUCHARIA ANUNOBI STRIKE A POSE by Hauwa Gambo Actress Susan Peters, perhaps better known for her bitter fight against blogger Linda Ikeji was recently spotted with her ‘elder’ colleague Eucharia Anunobi at a Lagos event – and it wa... Gist Source: YNaija.com Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 11:21:01 AM
THERE WAS NO DOG INVOLVED – POLICE SPEAK ON 12 GIRLS ARRESTED FOR KENYAN PORN MOVIE (PICTURED) by Chi Ibe There have been viral reports across the world that 12 people were arrested for shooting a porn movie with a dog in Nyali, Kenya. They were arraigned on Tuesday. According to the reports, ... Gist Source: YNaija.com Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 11:13:36 AM
OPINION: THE 12 TOP REASONS WHY IGBOS AND YORUBAS SHOULD NOT MARRY by Vera Ezimora Whether you are aware of it or not, many inter-tribal relationships have died an untimely death because of the tribal differences between the couple. Parents, elders, and friends have ... Gist Source: YNaija.com Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 10:58:21 AM
I DID NOT MEET APGA CHAIRMAN IN MY BEDROOM – PATIENCE JONATHAN by Akan Ido Dame Patience Jonathan has denied any involvement in the leadership crisis engulfing the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). The first lady denied backing the factional chairman of the... Gist Source: YNaija.com Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 10:47:24 AM
PHOTO: SEE TIWA SAVAGE AS A CUTE LITTLE GIRL by Hauwa Gambo It can be difficult to remember, seeing them all sultry and sexy, armed with slits and boob-windows, that our favourite superstars were one just sweet, little children – and this photo ... Gist Source: YNaija.com Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 9:59:28 AM
MEET THE TORONTO MAYOR CAUGHT ON CAMERA SMOKING COCAINE (PICTURED) Toronto’s mayor has purportedly been filmed on cellphone video smoking crack cocaine, the Toronto Star reported. The footage appears to show Rob Ford “sitting in a chair, wearing a white shirt, top bu... Gist Source: YNaija.com Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 9:55:34 AM
3 DAYS TO BURIAL: ACHEBE’S FAMILY ACCUSES HIS WIFE, CHILDREN OF “SELLING” HIS CORPSE TO GOVERNMENT [DETAILS] by Hauwa Gambo It’s not the kind of news you want to hear about a man whose global exploits as a Nigerian are matched only perhaps by music legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, but there are reports that, thr... Gist Source: YNaija.com Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 9:45:37 AM

10 ‘UNCONVENTIONAL’ WAYS TO MAINTAIN A STABLE MARRIAGE
by Tony Morgan We didn’t live together. We dated for six years before we got married. I can assure you, we wanted to have sex before marriage Emily and I celebrated our anniversary a week early this y...
Gist Source: YNaija.com
Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 4:01:51 PM

5 WAYS TO BURN THAT FAT FAST
by Drew Stegman Believe it or not, many vitamins play a role in fat mobilization and can help you lose weight. Losing weight can sometimes be a frustrating process. You’ve probably hit some plateaus a...
Gist Source: YNaija.com
Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 3:57:04 PM

CAKES BY TOSAN UNVEILS THE ‘TALLEST CAKE IN AFRICA’ IN LAGOS (PHOTOS)
What: Unveiling the Tallest cake in Africa. Where: Silverbird Galleria V.I, Lagos. When: May 16, 2013. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa...
Gist Source: YNaija.com
Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 3:56:15 PM

‘YOU FORGOT TO BE HIS GIRLFRIEND’: WIVES, 5 MISTAKES YOU MAKE THAT LEADS TO DIVORCE
by Nikki Ransom-Alfred Throw away those flannel pajamas that you sleep in and replace them with enticing lingerie (or sleep in nothing at all). These marital don’ts can drive even the best husbands aw...
Gist Source: YNaija.com
Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 3:53:57 PM

DON’T TOUCH IT: D’BANJ SHOWING OFF HIS NEW ‘EJA NLA’ STATUS (SNAPSHOT)
by Isi Esene D’banj is seen in this photo looking like the big boss or the Eja Nla as he’d like to call it. We tried (Yes, we did) but couldn’t help but note the similarities between D’banj’s new styl...
Gist Source: YNaija.com
Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 3:50:26 PM

3 IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE ASKING HER TO MARRY YOU
by Shazi Rastegar There are times when you’re going to look at your spouse and think, “Why did I marry this person again?” And that’s okay. Three questions to ask yourself before getting married. The...
Gist Source: YNaija.com
Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 3:49:05 PM

WHEN LAST DID YOU PRAISE GOD – IKE AMADI
I wanted to know more about praising God, since the phrase, “Praise God!” is littered all over the Psalms with its attendant benefits. Someone thought it wise to think upon the question – for it requi...
Gist Source: Omojuwa.com
Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 3:48:49 PM

LADIES (AND SOME GUYS), 4 WAYS TO GET THE WEIGHT OFF YOUR WAIST
by E.C. LaMeaux Now that you’re eating a healthier diet, you should turn toward exercise for your waistline. If you need motivation to slim your waist, there is a very effective strategy that you can ...
Gist Source: YNaija.com
Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 3:47:55 PM

INTERVIEW: THOUGH I BEGGED MAJOR NZEOGWU NOT TO STAGE 1966 COUP, HE IGNORED ME – GEN. OLUTOYE
Maj-Gen. Olufemi Olutoye (retd.) | credits: Maj-Gen. Olufemi Olutoye (retd.), one of the first graduates to join the Nigerian Army, shares his life experiences with ADEOLA BALOGUN Now that you have re...
Gist Source: YNaija.com
Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 3:03:37 PM

ADAOBI OKWY: 10 TEXT MESSAGES THAT WON’T FAIL TO ROCK YOUR WORLD (Y! SUPERBLOGGER)
Ever been too scared to check your result by yourself? Opting instead to have your friend text it to you? Now… a text enters your phone… what now? Now, we’re in the beautiful age of technology and of ...
Gist Source: YNaija.com
Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 2:42:47 PM

OPINION: 8 WAYS RISE FROM AN UNKNOWN ARTISTE TO A NIGERIAN SUPERSTAR
by Olukorede Oyewoga The media loves good stories that are complete (good press release, good artwork, good photos) to be sent to the APPROPRIATE channel… So you are an aspiring/upcoming artiste hopin...
Gist Source: YNaija.com
Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 1:57:13 PM

TERRIBLE: FATHER OF FOUR BEATEN TO DEATH BY 8 POLICEMEN (PICTURED)
The death of a 33-year-old father of four at the hands of the police in Bakersfield, California, is raising questions after witnesses, some of whom recorded the beating on their cell phones, said the ...
Gist Source: YNaija.com
Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 1:20:54 PM

HUH?! STUDENT RUSHED TO HOSPITAL WITH URINE INFECTION DISCOVERS SHE HAS FOUR KIDNEYS (PICTURED)
A woman who underwent surgery on one of her kidneys was stunned to be told by doctors she had actually had four of them. Jessica Curphey, 20, was rushed to hospital after she developed excruciating pa...
Gist Source: YNaija.com
Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 1:15:12 PM

“WE ARE KILLED, WE ARE HUNTED”: ALBINO ACTIVIST FIGHTS WITCHCRAFT MURDERS (READ)
Carefully maneuvering around a jumble of slippery rocks, Josephat Torner slowly steps inside a cluster of dark caves in northeast Tanzania. Ahead of him, leading the trail with an air of assurance, wa...
Gist Source: YNaija.com
Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 1:10:11 PM

“CLAWS DUG INTO MY LEG”: AUSTRALIAN POLITICIAN ATTACKED BY KANGAROO (PICTURED)
An Australian politician taking his morning jog through the national capital came out second best Thursday after crossing a kangaroo. Shane Rattenbury, a minister in the Australian Capital Territory g...
Gist Source: YNaija.com
Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 1:02:15 PM

PLAYING GAMES: ARE TONTO DIKEH AND SOLIDSTAR NOW A HOT COUPLE? (PICTURED)
by Akan Ido Before the curt denial, the gist was that Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson was in a heated romance with artiste, Dammy Krane but we now better, or, do we? Now, rumours have begun that sexy ...
Gist Source: YNaija.com
Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 1:02:15 PM

HOW MAN CONVICTED OF MURDER BY THE BLINKING OF A DYING MAN’S EYE (PICTURED)
An Ohio man was found guilty Thursday of fatally shooting a man who authorities say identified his assailant by blinking his eyes while paralyzed and hooked up to a ventilator. A jury convicted Ricard...
Gist Source: YNaija.com
Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 1:00:59 PM

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: THERE IS A SHORTAGE OF TOILET PAPER IN VENEZUELA (READ)
A woman who just bought toilet paper at a grocery store reads her receipt as she leaves the private store in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, May 15, 20 Venezuelans scrambled to stock up on toilet paper...
Gist Source: YNaija.com
Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 1:00:45 PM

NORTHERN GOVERNORS DISAGREE WITH ‘NORTHERN ELDERS’, SUPPORT STATE OF EMERGENCY
The Northern States Governors Forum, NSGF, has expressed support for the emergency rule imposed on the Northern States of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa. The forum said it believes the imposition of emergenc...
Gist Source: YNaija.com
Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 12:17:16 PM

BOKO HARAM MILITANTS MAY BE TRIED FOR WAR CRIMES – UN
No fewer than 50 Boko Haram militants and three soldiers died in separate battles between the insurgents and security agents between Thursday night and Friday. Saturday PUNCH learnt that the insurgent...
Gist Source: YNaija.com
Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 11:52:07 AM

M. YUNIQUE: MEMOIRS OF A MISERABLE LOVER (30 DAYS, 30 VOICES)
the slow and sure strokes of his tongue………. did I mention the lips that cradled that tongue felt super soft and supple? Dear memoir, Tonight……… I kissed him. I kissed those lips I’ve wanted to have a ...
Gist Source: YNaija.com
Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 11:35:26 AM

I COLLECTED N4.2M FROM TWO WOMEN FOR ‘MIRACLE BABIES’ – MIDWIFE (PICTURED)
The search for the fruit of the womb has driven many women to take extreme steps. When women are unable to conceive and bear children, the huge psychological toll makes them fall prey to fraudulent pe...
Gist Source: YNaija.com
Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 11:31:00 AM

ISLAND BIG BOY: DAVIDO GIVES A TOUR OF HIS HOUSE ON RED CARPET SHOW TV (WATCH)
by Akan Ido Music superstar, Davido was on the Red Carpet Show TV to talk about his music, family, education and his motivation. [“We looking for land”: Davido says he wants to build schools across th...
Gist Source: YNaija.com
Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 11:30:05 AM

SPOTTED: NOLLYWOOD’S SUSAN PETERS & EVANGELIST EUCHARIA ANUNOBI STRIKE A POSE
by Hauwa Gambo Actress Susan Peters, perhaps better known for her bitter fight against blogger Linda Ikeji was recently spotted with her ‘elder’ colleague Eucharia Anunobi at a Lagos event – and it wa...
Gist Source: YNaija.com
Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 11:21:01 AM

THERE WAS NO DOG INVOLVED – POLICE SPEAK ON 12 GIRLS ARRESTED FOR KENYAN PORN MOVIE (PICTURED)
by Chi Ibe There have been viral reports across the world that 12 people were arrested for shooting a porn movie with a dog in Nyali, Kenya. They were arraigned on Tuesday. According to the reports, ...
Gist Source: YNaija.com
Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 11:13:36 AM

OPINION: THE 12 TOP REASONS WHY IGBOS AND YORUBAS SHOULD NOT MARRY
by Vera Ezimora Whether you are aware of it or not, many inter-tribal relationships have died an untimely death because of the tribal differences between the couple. Parents, elders, and friends have ...
Gist Source: YNaija.com
Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 10:58:21 AM

I DID NOT MEET APGA CHAIRMAN IN MY BEDROOM – PATIENCE JONATHAN
by Akan Ido Dame Patience Jonathan has denied any involvement in the leadership crisis engulfing the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). The first lady denied backing the factional chairman of the...
Gist Source: YNaija.com
Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 10:47:24 AM

PHOTO: SEE TIWA SAVAGE AS A CUTE LITTLE GIRL
by Hauwa Gambo It can be difficult to remember, seeing them all sultry and sexy, armed with slits and boob-windows, that our favourite superstars were one just sweet, little children – and this photo ...
Gist Source: YNaija.com
Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 9:59:28 AM

MEET THE TORONTO MAYOR CAUGHT ON CAMERA SMOKING COCAINE (PICTURED)
Toronto’s mayor has purportedly been filmed on cellphone video smoking crack cocaine, the Toronto Star reported. The footage appears to show Rob Ford “sitting in a chair, wearing a white shirt, top bu...
Gist Source: YNaija.com
Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 9:55:34 AM

3 DAYS TO BURIAL: ACHEBE’S FAMILY ACCUSES HIS WIFE, CHILDREN OF “SELLING” HIS CORPSE TO GOVERNMENT [DETAILS]
by Hauwa Gambo It’s not the kind of news you want to hear about a man whose global exploits as a Nigerian are matched only perhaps by music legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, but there are reports that, thr...
Gist Source: YNaija.com
Category: Current Affairs Saturday, May 18, 2013 9:45:37 AM

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