Deported from Saudi Arabia for Being ‘Too Handsome’? Say it aint So!

Three men were visiting Saudi Arabia from the United Arab Emirates to attend the annual Jenadrivah Heritage & Cultural Festival in Riyadh. They were apparently minding their own business when members of Saudi Arabia’s religion police entered the pavilion and forcibly removed them from the festival. Their offense? They were considered "too handsome to stay", and the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vices members feared female visitors could fall for them,”
Guys come over to Naija! We promise to NOT behave ......

Nigeria: Comrade Shehu Sani Declines Appointment to Serve on Presidential Committee

 

Comrade Shehu Sani, a human rights activist, Wednesday turned down his appointment to serve on one of the committees constituted by President Goodluck Jonathan to define comprehensive and workable framework for resolving insecurity in the country.

Boston Bombings: President Obama's Statement

Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone in Boston.

Mob kills suspected bomber in Kano

A suspected bomber was killed in Kano on Wednesday by an angry mob, witnesses say.
The suspected bomber was said to have been apprehended immediately after setting off an Improvised Explosive Device near a Mosque very close to the palace of the Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero on Wednesday around 8pm.
After the blast, the aggrieved residents pursued the terrorists who had arrived on a tricycle to set off the bomb, and burnt one of the men before handing over the other to security operatives.

Former Lawmaker Dino Melaye escapes assassination attempt

 

Mr Dino Melaye, a former member of the Nigerian House of Representatives, escaped assassination in Abuja, Nigeria on Monday night.

Dino, a staunch government critic, was attacked in the high-brow Central Business District of the city, while making his way home.
Dino escaped unharmed but not before two bullets hit his car. The shooters who he identified  as "driving in a Golf car", crossed his car near the NNPC towers and began shooting at him.

Meet the Patience Jonathan of China

Yep! This is China's first lady, Peng Liyuan.

Jenna Bush Hager and Husband Welcome Baby Girl

 

Former U.S first daughter Jenna Bush Hager, has welcomed her first child with husband Henry Hager. The baby girl has been named Margaret Laura 'Mila' Hager. 

This is the first grandchild for George and Laura Bush. Congratulations to the Bush and Hager families!!

Senegal ex-president's son Karim Wade Arrested in Corruption Probe

BBC News has reported that Police in Senegal have arrested Karim Wade,the son of former President Abdoulaye Wade on suspicion of corruption.
Karim Wade is suspected of illegally amassing about $1.4bn (£900m) during his father's rule.Karim was a senior minister during his father's rule from 2000 to 2012, and was in charge of major infrastructure and energy projects.
He is among five former ministers whom prosecutors said they would investigate last year.
In March 2012, Macky Sall won the presidency from Abdoulaye Wade and pledged to fight corruption.

Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak wins petition but will remain in custody

Although an appeal court granted his appeal Monday, technically freeing him in the case involving the killing of nonviolent protesters during the 2011 uprising that brought him down, former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak will remain behind bars in connection with newer corruption charges that were added to the older allegations.
The retrial was supposed to begin on Saturday, but was delayed after the judge disqualified himself and walked out, leaving the court without leadership. The appeals court has 60 days to appoint a new judge for the trial, lawyers said.
The judge did not give an official reason for recusing himself.

Mubarak, who ruled Egypt for 30 years with the help of the military, was found guilty in June 2012 of ordering the killing of protesters and was to serve a life sentence. But a court accepted an appeal, resulting in the retrial.

Success Story- Ibok Offiong of Verche L'Art cessoire

Hi Mercatorians!

Welcome to Success Story, a segment on Mercatoria which will feature extraordinary young people who are against all odds excelling in their chosen areas of endeavour and making positive contributions in their communities, young people who are committed to making a difference.

Dubai's New Police Car: A £360,000 Lamborghini Aventado

 

The Dubai Police Department have added a £360,000 Lamborghini Aventador to its fleet.
The two-door, two-seater sports car, which can reach speeds of up to 217mph, has been painted in the green-and-white colours of the Dubai police force and can go from 0 to 62mph in 2.9 seconds.
The wonder on wheels will be mostly dispatched to tourist areas to show - in the words of deputy police director, Gen Khamis Matter al-Muzaina - "how classy Dubai is."

Its a Baby Boy for Paul Okoye and Girlfriend!

Paul Okoye of P-square has welcomed a baby boy, Andre Okoye, with his long-time girlfriend, Anita a post-graduate student of the University of Dundee, yesterday in Atlanta, U.S.A. 

Congrats to the couple! 

Mother, 49, Sprouts and Keeps Full Facial Hair after Child Birth.

The confidence of this 49 year old woman simply identified as Mariam is to be feared admired.The Daily Mail has reported that the German-born woman, appeared on UKs ITV to discuss why she stopped tweezing facial hair which she had been plucking every day for almost two decades.

Margaret Thatcher Dies of stroke at 87

Baroness Thatcher, Britain's greatest post-war prime minister, has died at the age of 87 after suffering a stroke, her family has announced.

Marc Jacobs & Porn Star Boyfriend Pack on the PDA in Brazil.

Award winning designer, Marc Jacobs, 49, was  spotted with porn star boyfriend, Harry Louis, 24, on Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Fire Guts Alade Market

 

Alade Market in Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria was on Sunday engulfed in flames .
Although, details of the incident are still sketchy, sources said the fire which started around 7pm was caused by power surge and was extensive.

Listen to Ray J's "I Hit it First" here.

Ray J has released a song about KimKardashian, titled 'I Hit It First'.

Halle Berry Pregnant with Second Child at 46!

Halle Berry is pregnant with her second child.

Jessica Simpson Vs Kim Kardashian

  

Whose pregnancy style do you prefer?

Tiger Woods Regains No. 1 World Ranking

Tiger Woods has had his third win of the 2012 PGA Tour season. Woods held off Rickie Fowler and Justin Rose down the stretch to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill. Woods shot a 2-under 70  in the fourth round to finish at 13-under for the tournament.The triumph is his second in a row, his third in four PGA Tour events in 2013, his 77th career PGA win and eighth overall at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. It also returns him to the top of the world ranking for the first time since October 2010.