Saturday 4 January 2014

The tragic orphans of Africa's forgotten war

Recent violence in South Sudan has captured the headlines, but just across the border, similar horrors have been visited upon a country hidden from the outside world. For ten deadly months, the Central African Republic has been ravaged by atrocities between Muslim Séléka rebels, who seized power last March, and Christian militias. Thousands have been killed and almost a million – a fifth of the population – driven from their homes. As the UN warns of impending genocide, The Mail on Sunday reports on a humanitarian crisis where tiny children are being targeted by vigilante mobs.

Newborn baby boy 'dumped' in a ladies' toilet

Police have launched an investigation after a newborn baby was apparently dumped in a ladies' toilet at a Sports Direct warehouse.

Bank staff fired after exposing corrupt official

People walk past Ulster Bank headquarters in Dublin
ULSTER Bank fired a whistle-blower who lifted the lid on a senior official who took tens of thousands of euro to feed his addiction to gambling and luxury holidays, the Sunday Independent has learnt

Nigerian Female Banker Sends Hubby Packing After He Impregnated Their 2 Househelps


There's this hot gist about an Abuja top banker, Onome, who is in her late thirties, early forties. Who, a few days back, sent her husband of 4 years packing after it became obvious that the guy was just too randy for her liking.

Betty Kums Was Buried Today........Autopsy Revealed Slimming Tea Killed Her



Autopsy report revealed it was the side effects of slimming tea that took the life of this beautiful woman who was just in her early 30's.

Nigerian Woman Heather Uboh Is On Americ'as Most Wanted List


Most Wanted Women





Heather Uboh: She's called herself Heather Uboh, along with 
at least 20 other aliases, and cops across the United States 
say this Nigerian is an accomplished scam artist, committing
 identity theft, wire fraud, larceny, passport fraud, forgery, and 
a variety of other deceptions in Texas, New York, New Jersey, 
Georgia, Colorado and Michigan.
Heather is still at large and the case is still open...culled

Six-year-old boy in mummy and daddy game

A Malaysian boy aged six has been accused of raping his five-year-old cousin in a case believed to be the one of the first of its kind in the world.

Man Born With Two Penises Post Photos On Line And Answers Questions About His Rare Conditions


Flooded with questions: The man spent six hours answering people's questions telling readers that some people thought it was fake and that he would not get one penis removed (file photo) Man with 2 penises posts photo and answers questions on Reddit
Flooded with questions: The man spent six hours answering people’s questions telling readers that some people thought it was fake and that he would not get one penis removed
A man who claims to suffer from an extremely rare medical condition in which he was born with two penises has posted a picture online, attracting thousands of questions.

More strong winds expected tomorrow morning

Tomorrow's wind forecast visualised by earth.nullschool.net


The Longest Lasting Couples In Nigerian Entertainment Industry


Mercy Johnson Narrates Her Humble Beginning


Indeed she had a humble beginning. Mercy explains in a recent interview how she and her family members moved into an uncompleted building just to have a roof over themselves and how her brother turned into a bricklayer to cater for the family. She also talked about her journey into Nollywood.

SATURDAY LAUGHS









who designed this cake?lol

CROCODILE CAUGHT IN OMOLE ESTATE!!!!!!!!!



 According to reports by Punch,a crocodile over six feet long was seen in the Omole estate area of ikeja recently and this has thrown the residents into fear….yes fear because It is rare to find wild animals roaming free in neighbourhoods .

Man Flogs Cousin To Death Over A Plate Of Christmas Rice




'The Ogun State Police Command said, yesterday, that it had arrested a man,  Kayode Olubunmi,37, for allegedly killing his cousin,Haruna  Adeoye,20, over a bowl of Christmas rice.

Britain battered by storms and floods

Waves brake at Ardrossan in Scotland. Picture: PA


Storms, high tides and gale-force winds have left a trail of devastation around the UK, with warnings that conditions are set to worsen over the weekend.

Top 10 Recipes For Great African Eats

1. Chicken Piri Piri; Mozambique
The most popular episode yet of bad-boy chef Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations series on the Travel Channel, now in its eighth season, was his visit to Mozambique.  The cuisine of this southeast African republic pops with flavors drawn from Brazil and India, Portugal and the Middle East. We’re talking tiger prawns, clams, crayfish, chicken, rice, tomatoes, avocados, string beans and pineapple. So, what’s for dinner?  How about whipping up the dish that made Bourdain drool – charcoal-grilled Chicken Piri Piri? CLICK FOR RECIPE.

The taste of Africa on a plate.

1. Pap en vleis/Shisa nyama, South Africa
Shisa NyamaThe colors of a feast.
Barbecued meat and maize porridge is a combination dearly beloved across many cultures in Southern Africa, and particularly in South Africa, where the braaivleis is a treasured institution and practically a national sport.
"Pap en vleis" (literally, "maize porridge and meat") is a colorful umbrella of a term that encompasses virtually any combination of starch and braaied or stewed meat, with an obligatory side-serving of spicy gravy, relish or chakalaka.
Shisa nyama, meaning "burn the meat" in Zulu, has come to refer to a festive "bring-and-braai" gathering; Shisa nyama restaurants are often located next to butchers’ shops so patrons can select their own meats and have them cooked to order over fiercely hot wood fires.

Sweet Potato & Kale ‘Pot Pie’ [RECIPE]

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Bucatini With Tarragon Cream Sauce [RECIPE]

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Kale & Crispy Chickpeas [RECIPE]

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Cucumber Gazpacho [RECIPES]

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Green Beans & Shallots [RECIPE]

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Parmesan Pearl Couscous [RECIPES]

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Nachos Al Fresco [RECIPE]

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Brown Sugar Sprouts With Cranberries & Walnuts [RECIPE]

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Walnut Pesto Orecchiette [RECIPE]

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Roasted Beets With Goat Cheese & Pine Nuts [RECIPE]

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Zucchini & Chickpea Lasagna [RECIPE]

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Spinach & Mango Salad [RECIPE]

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