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'My Pikin' Syrup Makers Jailed

2013-05-18T01:50:00.000+01:00

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, Friday convicted and sentenced to seven years imprisonment, two employees of Barewa Pharmaceutical Company Ltd, Adeyemo Abiodun and Ebele Eromosele.

The company and its employees were charged on an amended six-count charged of the production of a killer syrup, “my pikin.” an adulterated teething medicine which lead to the death of at least 84 children. After children started dying in 2008, the mixture was found to contain engine coolant. The judge also ordered that the company be closed and its assets forfeited to the state.

The paracetamol-based syrup, used for treating sore gums, was found to have been contaminated with diethylene glycol, used as an engine coolant.It caused the babies' kidneys to fail. Meanwhile, a constitutional lawyer, Fred Agbaje who frowned at the 7years imprisonment passed on the producers of the 'my pikin' teething mixture, has proposed a 25year imprisonment or live sentence for manufacturers of adulterated drugs in the country.

Do you think it was a fair judgement?

Best kept secret in showbiz is out... Beyonce is expecting a second child

2013-05-18T00:32:00.001+01:00

According to E! News, multiple sources have confirmed to them that Beyoncé is expecting her baby no. 2 with Jay-Z. Suspicions were first sparked by the careful camouflage of the Givenchy gown the singer, 31, wore to attend the Met Ball in the picture above. Russell Simmons Tweeted his congratulations to the happy couple.

Congrats to her and Jay, if it's true.

SHOCKING: Alex Song Beats Up Gerrard Pique As Barca Celebrate La Liga Triumph!

2013-05-17T19:08:00.003+01:00

Alex Song roughens up Gerrrad Pique

Two Barcelona stars, Gerard Pique and Alex Song, appear to have been scrapping while on top of the team's double-decker bus to celebrate their La Liga triumph.
In these astonishing pictures, former Arsenal midfielder Song and Pique look as if they are brawling while the bus makes its way around the Catalan city.
Club captain Carlos Puyol and goalkeeper Victor Valdes seem to be playing peacemakers in the end, but looks as if they are having an altercation of their own in the background as their team-mates grapple in front of celebrating supporters.

Na wa o! Fighting amidst celebration. Someone must have spoken out of turn here! Abi na play dem dey?

Photos: A Nigerian,Tosan Jemide, Unveils The Tallest Cake In Africa

2013-05-17T06:53:00.000+01:00

The tallest cake in Africa was unveiled at Silverbird Galleria in Lagos yesterday. It stands at 28-feet. Congrats to Tosan.

Heavily pregnant Kim Kardashian squeeze her swollen feet into stilettos

2013-05-17T06:52:00.000+01:00

Even though she's heavily pregnant, Kim Kardashian's love for high heels cannot be tamed. The stiletto-crazy reality star was dressed-to-the-nines as she tottered out in a pair of sky-high perspex high heels on her way to filiming popular tv series "Keeping up with the Kardashians"! While she showed little pain in her face, her feet did all of the talking.

How did she get those shoes on?

TSB Talk: Does make up make women beautiful?

2013-05-16T23:40:00.000+01:00

I see make up as enhancing my beauty and hiding those dark spots caused by acne. It gives me that perfect face like you see in the magazines. #winks.

As a lady, do you see it as something you can't do without? Does it eat into your allowance? To the guys, do you think make up enhances one's beauty? Do you see it as a thing of deception, do you like your women on make up?

Lets hear your say on this?

Lagosian to pay "MERRIMENT TAX" for every party you celebrate elaborately

2013-05-16T23:23:00.001+01:00

Have you ever heard of merriment tax? Lagos State Government says residents of Lagos spend more than N1 billion on merriment and entertainment monthly.The state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, MrAdemorin Kuye, gave the figure at a news conference organised to mark Gov.Babatunde Fashola`s sixth year in office.

He said the figure was derived from a research recently conducted by the Ministry of Budgeting and Planning, which showed that the residents spent a lot of money on entertainment. Kuye lamented that the benefits of entertainment had not been fully tapped to boost revenue generation in terms of taxes. "There is merriment tax in the constitution, it is part of the rates local governments can collect. We have not fully utilised the benefit of the entertainment industry in this state. "Over N1 billion is spent monthly in Lagos state on entertainment, we have the records to confirm this and these people, how many of them pay tax?

``The money goes into drinks, wine, food, aso-ebi (uniform dresses) and all of that and when they spend all of this money, they do not want to pay anything to the government." On the clamour for autonomy for local governments, Kuye said those behind the agitation were not sincere but only pushing for it to score political points. "The position of the government is that the clamour is not with sincere intention because it will not benefit the local governments.

``I have challenged people to go out there and find out if it is what the people want.``Those clamouring are doing so for political gains; to use the local government to get elected into positions.’’ He said it was the same people that had earlier said there was no need for local governments that were now saying money should be given directly to the councils.

What's your say on this merriment tax? Do you think it's a welcome development?

Dolapo Oni set to Join Mo Abudu on “Moments With Mo” as the New Co-Host

2013-05-16T23:23:00.000+01:00

Dolapo Oni will be leaving M-Net’s “53 Extra” at the end of this season and moving over to Mo Abudu‘s EbonyLife TV Network where she will be co-hosting “Moments With Mo” with Mo and a “fresh face” newbie TV presenter.

Congrats Dolapo.

David Beckham quits football!

2013-05-16T22:25:00.001+01:00

David Beckham has retired from football, bringing an end to a glittering career on the field. Since his debut for Manchester United two decades ago, the 38-year-old has emerged as arguably the most iconic sportsman of his generation, captaining England, collecting 115 caps, and celebrated as a champion in four different countries - the only British footballer in history to do so.

The former England captain has decided to bring the curtain down on his illustrious career despite the efforts of Paris Saint-Germain to persuade him to play on for another year.

Here's wishing the living legend, David Beckham, farewell from football.

Wendy Williams predicts Kim K and Kanye West split after baby is born!

2013-05-16T17:08:00.000+01:00

Wendy Kimye

Notoriously outspoken TV host, Wendy Williams, has once again not exercised self restraint when she weighed in her opinion about how long Kim Kardashian and her boyfriend Kanye West's relationship would last on a recent episode of Bravo TV's Watch What Happens Live! She predicts the couple will split immediately after their first child is born, which is said to be in just a few weeks time.
In her very words: 'She and Kanye will not make it and what kind of mom will she be? A single mom,' she said. '(They will split) 30 seconds after the baby is born. I believe right now there is probably a plan in motion and Kris (Jenner, Kim's mother) is probably helping Kim and Kim is probably asking for the help.' Wendy said that she thinks that Kanye has already had enough of the Kardashian clan's antics. 'I think Kanye's about sick of all of it and he might think he has invested too much into this family and he is not going to win,' she continued.

Judging by Kanye's perennial grumpy demeanour, am I the only one thinking she may be right with her prediction?

OAP Toke Makinwa's Beautiful Outfit

2013-05-16T10:09:00.002+01:00

Gorgeous

Shocking Video: Syrian rebel eats dead soldier's heart

2013-05-16T07:42:00.000+01:00

Syrian Rebel commander Abu Sakkar, has released a video of him cutting organs out of a dead soldier and eating into his heart. In the video Abu Sakkar said: "I swear to God we will eat your hearts and your livers," he warned President Bashar Assad's forces as his men cheered.

See the video below. Viewers discretion is advised

Yvonne Nelson's sexy bikini body

2013-05-16T07:33:00.005+01:00

Cute... Her man must be so proud of her

Angelina Jolie planning to have her ovaries removed... after a double mastectomy

2013-05-16T07:21:00.001+01:00

Angelina Jolie is now planning to have her ovaries removed, following a double mastectomy after discovering she's a carrier of the BRCA1 gene, that causes cancer. The 37-year-old actress made the brave decision to have three months of secret procedures after being told she had an 87% chance of contracting breast cancer.

And now, Angelina is said to already be planning her next surgery - the removal of both her ovaries - as the gene means she has a 50% chance of developing ovarian cancer. According to People magazine, Angelina is likely to have the next procedures before she turns 40, as doctors recommend having the surgery done after child-bearing age.

After the surgery, Angelina will no longer be able to have biological children, although she still has the option to adopt.

Brave woman!

Ladies, can you pull off this look when pregnant?

2013-05-15T21:48:00.000+01:00

I don't think I can, but the fashion blogger J'Adore looks great in it. Can you wear this when pregnant?

Check Out 2shotz Sexy Wife

2013-05-15T10:24:00.000+01:00

The singer posted the photo on his Instagram page and captioned it

"#MymaddameAttheTop #Lover #Mother #bestfriend #confidant #sassy #classy #beautifultothemax…" So cute #Betterhusband

Photo: Dr Sid shows his new home

2013-05-15T10:14:00.000+01:00

See the customized floor...wow. Congrats!

See what Ghanaian musician Raquel wore on stage

2013-05-14T17:16:00.000+01:00

No doubt, the singer has a lovely body but does she need to go nude to sell her brand? Yay or nay?

Photos: Wizkid Acquires a new 2013 Porsche Panamera S

2013-05-14T16:58:00.003+01:00

Congrats to him...

Photos: Karen Koshoni, Zoe Saldana, Kim Kardashian & Chae Jeong Ah in Lanvin

2013-05-14T14:07:00.000+01:00

Karen Koshoni Zoe Saldana Kim Kardashian Chae Jeong Ah in Lanvin
Who wore it better?

SHOCKING PHOTO: Embalmed body of 78 year old "missing" woman found in son's wardrobe 10 years after!

2013-05-14T09:59:00.000+01:00

The police in Imo State have arrested one ChimezieOsuigwe, a retired vice-principal, for the alleged murder of his 78-year-old mother in 2003.
Osuigwe was arrested after the embalmed body of the septuagenarian was discovered in a cupboard at his house by a family member.
“The corpse of Mrs Lucy Osuigwe, who was declared missing in 2003 was found in a large cupboard inside a shrine in a private room in a circumstance depicting ritual practice.
“The embalmed body, which was kept in that condition for about 10 years is believed to have been placed in the wardrobe by her son, Dr ChimezieOsuigwe, a devotee of the Guru Maharaji Sect.
The heart of man is desperately wicked! Even one's own mother is not safe with her children!

Lagos bus conductors, drivers to wear uniforms!

2013-05-14T09:38:00.000+01:00

To further entrench the Road Traffic Law, the Lagos State government has confirmed that commercial bus drivers and conductors will soon begin to wear uniform and badges. The transport unions who are in full support of this initiative, have agreed on the type of uniform and the badges they will give to the commercial bus drivers and their conductors. The identities of the owners (owners’ cards) of the commercial buses will also be aboard these buses. Na wa o! Won't these uniform make them start looking like school kids?

Man City boss, Roberto Mancini, SACKED!

2013-05-14T09:00:00.001+01:00

Roberto Mancini’s reign as Manchester City manager was brutally terminated last night after being labelled a "failure" by the club's owners. This came just a year after he won the Barclays Premier League title in a dramatic fashion on the last day of the season.

His assistant Brian Kidd has been put in charge for the last two games of the season while they continue to chase Malaga's Chilean coach, Manuel Pellegrini to replace him. He is expected to net a £7 million pay-off! He must have seen this coming ... ~~Poor~~ rich "Man"cini!

Hollywood actress, Angelina Jolie, has double mastectomy to beat breast cancer!

2013-05-14T08:47:00.003+01:00

Hollywood actress, Angelina Jolie, has revealed that she has had a preventative double mastectomy (surgery to partially or completely remove breasts) after tests showed she had an 87% chance of contracting breast cancer.

The actress made the decision to undergo the procedure after learning that she is a carrier of the BRCA1 cancer gene.

Her mother, Marcheline Bertrand, died at the age of 56 from ovarian cancer, which Angelina revealed she has a 50% chance of contracting. She said she did it for her kids - so they won't lose her to cancer. Her husband, Brad Pitt was very supportive of the procedure. Great husband. How many Nigerian men will allow their wives to take off their breasts!!!

Men: will you permit this? Ladies: can you do this?

"My 4-Months Old Daughter Has Hips" - Mercy Johnson

2013-05-13T21:19:00.002+01:00

This is what the actress said in a recent interview. Read it below:

What is your definition of a sexy woman?
Sexy is inbuilt. It’s just how you feel about yourself. For me, sexy is confidence. It mustn’t be about the Malaysian hair or the Gucci bag or the big bum. It’s about you liking yourself just the way you are.

But most people would call you sexy because of your figure…For me, it just runs in my family. I don’t work out or do anything. I’m just trying now to work out and swim to lose weight and get back to work so Odi doesn’t get to call me Orobo again. When I bath Purity in the morning and I see the curve of her hips, I say “Oh my God, Odi. Purity has hips” then he says, “She is just 4 months old, shut up”.