Bisi Alimi speaks on living with HIV and how he was nearly killed for being gay

In an interview with NPR.com, 29 year old Nigerian Gay rights activist, Bisi Alimi, who was the first person to come out as gay on Nigerian TV, talked about the challenges of living as a gay Nigerian man, living with the HIV virus, his relationship with his immediate family members and also about the Nigerian anti-gay law. Find excerpts from the revealing interview below...

Militant Leader Tompolo’s Warships Dangerous to National Security - Sagay

Constitutional lawyer, Prof. Itse Sagay, says the acquisition of seven warships by Niger Delta militant, Government Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo, poses a threat to the nation's security.

Sagay, who condemned the development in a statement on Tuesday, said the Nigerian constitution does not approve of any individual carrying out security duties on Nigerian waters except the country’s armed forces.

ISIS in Nigeria to Recruit Fighters - FG.

The Federal Government has raised alarm over the presence of some agents of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, ISIS, in Nigeria to recruit more fighters into their fold. The National Coordinator, National Information Centre and Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mike Omeri made this known in a statement signed by his Special Adviser, David Akoji yesterday Dec. 23.

Another black teen killed by white police officer in St. Louis.

Looks like all the protest isn't working because another black teen has been killed by police. The 18 year old was killed outside a gas station in Berkeley, Mo., about 2 miles west of Ferguson yesterday Dec. 23rd 

From NY Daily News

An outraged crowd of about 60 people gathered behind police crime scene tape early Wednesday morning as the body of Antonio Martin,

President Jonathan To Buy New Executive Jet.

Reported by Sahara Reporters...

President Goodluck Jonathan wants to ride yet another new aircraft, and he has asked the National Assembly to approve the purchase. The request is part of the 2015 budget presented to the National Assembly in Abuja last week by the Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. It will be the fourth such purchase since he took office in 2010.

To make the acquisition of the gleaming new toy fit for the electoral stomp an attractive proposition, the presidency will trade in one of the planes currently in the presidential fleet.  But the purchase will still gulp N400 million as deposit to the manufacturer.

Photos of Jordanian F-16 pilot captured in Syria by ISIS

Here's a sad photo of Jordanian pilot who was captured by ISIS militants after his warplane was shot downwhile he was conducting airstrikes over Syria. ISIS shared photos of his capture on Twitter

Jordanian Information Minister Mohammad Momani told AP that First Lieutenant Mu'ath Safi Yousef al-Kaseasbeh's plane was shot down by 'ground fire'.

Photos: 13 year old girl arrested in Kano wearing explosive vest.

The Kano state Police command today Dec. 24th arrested a 13 year old girl identified as Zahra'u Babban Gida who was found with explosives strapped on her body opposite the Kantin-Kwari textile market, same place where two female suicide bombers detonated bombs two weeks ago killing many.

TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN DUBAI

Dubai. The name has almost become shorthand for a certain type of lifestyle: an oasis of top-notch hotels, world-renowned restaurants and frankly bizarre attractions, all in the middle of the desert. Not a city to rest on its laurels, the Emirati powerhouse is constantly thrusting forwards and there is always something new to see. So, where to start?

Here is our guide to the top ten things to see and do in Dubai.

Mark Zuckerberg on why he wears that same T-shirt every day

Mark Zuckerberg is a man of humble tastes. His attire usually consists of Adidas flip flops, a grey T-shirt and his signature hoodie. But don't be fooled by his simple outfit, there's an important reason behind it.

Nigerian Youth Corper constructs a drone.

A youth corp member, Olaolu Ayoola, who is currently serving in Osun state has constructed a drone with features such as Surveillance camera, 20mins Fly Time and BB Monitor. Olaolu, a  graduate of Computer

SIGNS OF END TIME:Rapper Bobby Shmurda arrested in guns and drugs sting

Rapper Bobby Shmurda arrested in guns and drugs sting

19 year old rapper Bobby Shmurda and his whole crew were arrested on Tuesday during NYPD task force sting. TMZ reports;

Rapper Bobby Shmurda was arrested Tuesday night during a sting involving multiple shootings and drug trafficking ... TMZ has confirmed.

8 cars you won't see anywhere else in the world except in Dubai

8 cars you won't see anywhere else in the world except in Dubai

Arab money! According to Awareness-time.com, there are 8 cars you will never see anywhere in the world except in Duabi. I don't know how they know this for sure because I'm sure if you enter one garage in Abuja, you will see at least one of these cars there.

Lesbian Queen Latifah Says She’s Ready For Babies!

Lesbian Queen Latifah Says She’s Ready For Babies!

You know what they say, when one door closes, another one opens! Looks like that’s the case for Queen Latifah, who just after news broke that her talk show was cancelled, revealed that she’s ready for motherhood! That’s right, the Queen has babies on the brain, and she recently opened up about her desired new role to Closer Weekly.

Professor Yemi Osinbajo Is Buhari’s Running Mate.

neral Muhammadu Buhari, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) today selected Law Professor Yemi Osinbajo as his running mate for vice president.

The APC will make the final announcement in a short while.Yemi Osibajo

Osinbajo’s nomination was concluded last night after APC national leader, bola Tinubu, was asked to shelf his ambition that nearly tore the party apart.

Wassily Kandinsky's 148th Birthday

The artist is credited as being the first purely abstract painter

Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky’s 148th birthday has been celebrated in a Google Doodle illustration today that reflects his own distinct abstract style.

I Killed My Master Because I Needed N150,000 for Dubai Trip – Motor Boy

A look at 32 year-old Sani Saidu , will never pass him for a betrayer, let alone a killer , owing to his quiet disposition and soft way of speaking. But his disposition has only proved to be deceptive after all , as he is currently cooling his heels at the Lagos State Criminal Investigations Department ,SCID, Yaba , Lagos, over a case of alleged murder.

The Gombe state born suspect allegedly stabbed one Mr Shittu Aremu, driver of a truck to death while accompanying him to Port Harcourt, Rivers state, destination of the 40,000 litre of petroleum product .

The late Aremu whose age was put around 56 years, was a driver to S.K Transport Service Nigeria Limited . He reportedly loaded the truck with plate number AGL 368 XA with aviation fuel worth N5.5 million and consequently left Lagos for Port Harcourt on November 13, 2014, to discharge
the product.

Face of the Taliban killers who slaughtered 132 children.

These are the faces of some of the evil men who stormed a Pakistani school yesterday & slaughtered 132 innocent children. The photo was released by Taliban spokesman Mohammad Khurasani today. This pic was taken shortly before the attack in Peshawar, Pakistan.

The Taliban leader said they have no remorse for killing the children and others as the Pakistani army have long been killing the innocent children and families of Taliban fighters. The militant leader said they plan to carry out more attacks and told civilians not to detach themselves from all military institutions as they are their target.

Psychologist Adejoro Olumofin's letter to Single Ladies above age 30.

Letter To The Ladies Volume 5. (Because you're 30 and single doesn't mean you should throw in the Towel) - written by Flamboyant Psychologist Adejoro Olumofin

As a result of the pressure from friends, family and close associates, when some ladies reach age 30 and there are no visible suitors in sight, they develop some Personality Traits or Defense Mechanisms which may not be in their best interest because they conform to societal views and build a mindset that makes them see less of themselves like they think society does. They then believe there's little or no hope at all for them anymore and they are emotionally tired of making themselves available to potentials..