Candice Glover wins American Idol 2013 (PHOTOS)

The third time's a charm for Candice Glover, a soul singer from St. Helena Island, South Carolina. She is "American Idol" 2013. 23 year old Candice who appeared in two earlier seasons of the show defeated country singer Kree Harrison in the popular vote with her powerful voice in what judges deemed a close contest to take the title.
Glover looked stunned when "Idol" host Ryan Seacrest announced "You are officially our American idol". With tears streaming down her face after hearing her name, Glover seemed lost for words. "Oh, my God," she said. "Three years."
"Three years, persistence, determination and a lot of talent. You deserve it," said Seacrest.
The finale featured performances by judges Keith Urban and Mariah Carey, as well as Aretha Franklin, Jennifer Lopez, rapper Pitbull and South Korea's Psy, who sang his new single "Gentleman."
Glover, the first woman to be crowned "Idol" since Jordin Sparks six years ago, won a record deal, which could help propel her to the stardom enjoyed by other women "Idol" winners such as Grammy Award winners Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood. See more photos

Doctors Warn of Aggressive New Sexually-Transmitted Superbug that Could Be 'Worse Than AIDS'

He who has ears, let him hear! Time to practice even safer sex!

Doctors are warning of a new sexually-transmitted superbug that they say could ultimately prove more deadly than AIDS.The antibiotic-resistant strain of gonorrhea HO41 was reportedly discovered in Japan two years ago in a 31-year-old female sex worker. It might be a lot worse than AIDS in the short run because the bacteria is more aggressive and will affect more people quickly. Even though nearly 30 million people have died from AIDS related causes worldwide, It is believed the effect of the gonorrhea bacteria is more direct. "Getting gonorrhea from this strain might put someone into septic shock and death in a matter of days," Alan Christianson, a doctor of naturopathic medicine said. "This is very dangerous".

78-yr-Old Woman Missing Since 2003 Found In Son’s Cupboard

Strange but true.

The embalmed remains of a 78-year-old woman, Mrs. Lucy Osuigwe, who was declared missing in 2003 have been recovered from a large cupboard in a shrine located in her son's room in Ezuru Umuagwu, Ejemekwuru, Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State. The suspect, Chief Chimezie Osuigwe who is the victims son, a retired vice-principal and a devotee of the Guru Maharaji sect has since been arrested. See the photo after the cut.

Justice Rhodes-Vivour’s Wife, Daughter Kidnapped

The wife and daughter of Justice Bode Rhodes-Vivour of the Supreme Court are the latest victims of high profile kidnappings in Nigerian. Mrs Adedoyin Rhodes-Vivour and her daughter who is due to wed in about a week were abducted along with their driver on Friday evening at the Lagos-Benin Road.

Recall that Prof. Kamene Okonjo, mother of Finance Minister Okonjo-Iweala, was kidnapped last December in her palace in Ogwashi-Ukwu in Delta State. Recently, the Chairman of Ejigbo Local Council Development Centre in Lagos, Mr. Kehinde Bamigbetan, was also kidnapped and later released. Last week an elder statesman and former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Alhaji Shettima Monguno, after the Jumat service in his residence in Maiduguri, Borno State capital. The above mentioned victims families had to pay a ransom or nothing at all to secure their release. Many others were not so lucky, they paid with their lives.

How do we protect ourselves from kidnappers? What personal security measures can we take?

President Jonathan Appoints New Chief Executives of Federal Parastatals

President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria has approved the appointment of new heads of some Parastatals. The appointment was announced yesterday in a statement signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation,Senator Anyim Pius Anyim.
The new appointments are:
Hajiya Inna Maryam Ciroma - Managing Director, National Inland Waterways Authority. (NIWA)
Mrs Sally Mbanefo - Executive Director, National Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC)
Mr Bature Masadi - Director-General, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN).
Mrs Dupe C. Atoki - Director-General, Consumer Protection Council (CPC)

Mr Danjuma Dabo - Managing Director, Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC)
Mr Emeka Nkem Mba - Director- General, Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Prof. Eli Jidere - Director-General, Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN).

Delaware Legalizes Same Sex Marriage

Delaware has become the 11th U.S. state to allow gay marriage.
Delaware legalized gay marriage on Tuesday 7th May, making it the 11th U.S. state to extend marriage rights to same-sex couples.
The state Senate approved the bill by a vote of 12-9 on Tuesday and Governor Jack Markell signed it into law half an hour later.

Delaware is the second state in less than a week to extend marriage rights to gay couples. On Friday, Rhode Island lawmakers gave final approval to a similar measure, which Governor Lincoln Chafee, an independent, then signed into law.

Pope's First International Trip Is To Brazil

Get ready Brazilians, the Pope is coming to town!
Pope Francis first international trip as pontiff will be to Brazil, the world's largest Catholic country, in July. Francis, who has said he wants to make concern for the poor a hallmark of his papacy, will visit the Manguinhos slum in Rio de Janeiro and meet young prisoners during the trip.

55 Dead As Suspected Boko Haram Members Attack Bama, Bornu State

Reuters has reported that suspected members of the Nigerian sect Boko Haram armed with machine guns laid siege on the northeastern town of Bama, Borno State on Tuesday, freeing over 100 prison inmates and leaving 55 people dead.
Around 200 heavily armed members of Boko Haram arrived in buses and pick-up trucks and carried out a coordinated strike, first hitting the army barracks and the police station before breaking into the town's prison.

3 U.S Women Missing For About 10 years Rescued!

Some very good news!! 
Three young women who vanished about 10 years ago in Ohio, United States have been found and are in hospital in a fair condition.

You will love Phyno!

I caught the end of this video on TV. Loved the little I saw so much that i went looking for it online.
Phyno is an indigenous (Igbo) Rap/hiphop artiste. Born Azubuike Chibuzo Nelson, he is from Anambra state in Nigeria and is the 4th child in a family of five. He is both a producer and an artiste and has been in the music industry for more than nine years. He says Jay-Z, Kanye West, M.I and Naeto C are artistes that influence him the most. Phyno recently released a single titled “Man Of The Year” (Obago). Listen to it HERE

Happy International Workers' Day

Celebrate your hardwork. You've earned it! Happy May Day, from MERCATORIA. Read how it all started HERE.

Are You Feeling the Sheer Trend?

Would you wear a see through dress? We have put together a gallery of celebrities rocking the trend. What do you think? Who wore it best? 

Fierce First Ladies!

First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama with former First Ladies Laura Bush, Hillary Clinton, Barbara Bush and Rosalynn Carter at opening of the George W. Bush Presidential Library in Dallas on yesterday.

Jay-Z, Beyoncé and Blue Ivy Enjoy Lunch in Paris

 

Beyonce, Jay-Z and their adorable 15-month-old daughter were photoed out for lunch at Szptime restaurant in Paris today.

Blue Ivy looks just like her dad. Look at that full head of curls. Adorbs!!

Beyonce in a recent interview, revealed she absolutely wants to have more children. She says: "I'll probably start trying after this tour". We cant wait! 

Media Personalities- Toolz, Adaora Oleh & Dolapo Oni now Abassadors for Snapp Drink

Congratulations to Media personalities - Toolz, Adaora Oleh & Dolapo Oni!! They are the new ambassadors for Snapp drink.

Love Dolapo's dress. See it HERE.

Baby Sold on Facebook

Mother reunited with her child

A three-day-old baby was recently sold on Facebook.

A businessman in India paid 800,000 rupees, or approximately $14,749, for the child through a deal arranged on facebook (photos of the baby were sent). The kidnapped baby was first sold (by his grandfather who had informed his daughter that the baby had died) to a hospital nurse and her accomplice who were involved in a child trafficking ring, for 45,000 rupees ($850).

Baby's grandfather and others involved in the case, arrested

According to police, Khan sold the baby because he wanted to arrange a second marriage for his daughter. The girl’s dad believed she would not find a new husband if she was already raising a child. The child’s father abandoned his family before the birth.

The mother complained to police after becoming suspicious of her father's new wealth.

Omosexy at the TIME 100 Gala in Newyork

Omotola looked stunning at the TIME 100 gala in this custom made sequinned number by  Iconic Invanity. Watch her Red Capet interview after the cut. 

Abigail and Brittany Hensel: Together Forever.

I came across this amazing story of Abigail Loraine Hensel and Brittany Lee Hensel, the 23 year old cojoined twins. 

Each of the girls has a separate head, but their bodies are joined though each twin has a separate heart, stomach, spine and spinal cord.

The identical, conjoined twins from Minnesota, in the United States, have graduated from Bethel University and are setting out on their career as primary school teachers with an emphasis on maths. (You can do all things!) 

 You can read more about them HERE. See more photos after the cut.

Bling by Area!

If you've not seen this video, you are on a very long thing, lol. Watch.

Desmond Tutu in Hospital for Infection

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu checked into a South African hospital Wednesday for treatment of a persistent infection, his foundation announced.Tutu, 81, also will undergo tests at the hospital in Cape Town to determine the cause of the infection, the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation said. Details of the infection were not released. Tutu was successfully treated in the United States for prostate cancer in 1997.Here's wishing him a quick recovery.