10 Interesting Things Men/ Guys Notice When Meeting A Lady For The First Time

I'm certain most of you always wondered about the things men notice first in women and you didn't get an honest answer yet.

Well, you should know that men aren't so hard to understand because they are pretty straight-forward and you could easily find out what things men notice first in women by simply watching them very carefully every time they meet a new lady.

According to Dr. Paul Dobransky, the author of The Secret Psychology of How We Fall in Love, "In the first five minutes of meeting someone, it's generally physical beauty that attracts men.

This shouldn't come as surprise to ladies that men are initially attracted to women via their physical appearance, but that does not mean all men are looking for that Beyonce's super model type. Different strokes for different folks or fellas. Some men do like thick women, some like them curvy and so on. But it's the first five minutes that counts the most. That's the time you have to use your physical appearance first and then your personality to "reel him in."

Below are some characteristics that men say they tend to notice when they first encounter a woman.

1. HER EYES:

One of the most common things men notice first in women is, of course, their eyes.

It is said that the eyes are the windows to your soul, so I guess we understand why this is the first thing a man notices about a lady.

Usually, eyes tell us a lot about a person. You can find out if that person is lying to you or telling the truth, if it's a nice person or, on the contrary, someone whom you wouldn't want to have around you.

2.  A WOMAN'S ATTITUDE:

Men love a woman with confidence. Her posture, her ability to look him straight in the eye and her air of confidence are all traits men will be attracted to.

3.  A WOMAN'S SHAPE:

Relationship guru Dr. Paul Dobransky says "men look at curves and shape and he won't hide it, either". So don't be surprised to catch him glancing you up and down when you enter his space.

4.  HER SMILE:

I've read couple of surveys about the things men notice first in women and in almost all of them, a beautiful smile always have its place among the list.

Well, that’s not very surprising because, after all, who doesn’t like to look at a person with a nice smile?

A lot of research has shown that when you first meet someone, no matter where you are, a nice but genuine smile indicates interest.

Subconsciously, men are drawn to certain smiles. Some like sweet and genuine, while others like a mischievous look.

So, try to smile more often because you never know who will fall in love with your smile, it happens.

5. HER HAIR: 

Apparently, another thing most men notice first in a woman is her beautiful and healthy hair.

So, maybe all those long hours spent at the hairdresser aren’t in vain after all. lols...

Research has  also shown that most men think that hair which is healthy, stylish, shiny and sleek is a sign of health and youth.

Some surveys have shown that men would like to be with someone with natural, long, flowing, soft hair that smells amazing too.

They like well kept hair that smells good. So make sure your weave is fresh! In fact, research shows that men notice your hair before they notice what you are wearing.

6.  HER LEGS:

Well, I’m sure this isn’t a surprise for anyone because i myself, i look at women's legs alot and i love it hot..

Men like long and beautiful legs and that is one of the things they first notice about a woman, but you should know that in the long term there are other qualities that matter more to them than a nice pair of legs.

A study that involved more than 200 men and women "revealed that people whose legs are 5% longer than average are considered the most attractive, regardless of their gender."

7.  HER MAKEUP:

Studies shows that men like women who wear less makeup.

Real men don't like women who wears a lot of makeup, because if she has too much on then it's not really her. A light amount of foundation that matches her skin tone is the best—when it doesn't match the rest of her skin, it looks too fake and not attractive.

Keep it light and natural looking. And wear lipstick. It doesn’t (and shouldn’t) be bright red, but he will notice moist shiny (yet natural) looking lips.

8.  THE BUTT AND BOOBS:

Yea, you knew that was coming. But be cool about it. That doesn’t mean you should wear spandex or a shirt that leaves nothing to the imagination. Do leave something to the imagination. And remember, some guys like a handful, while others go for the melons.

9.  HER BAG: 

Yep. He will check out your purse. If you are lugging around a big ol’ bag, no matter if it’s Gucci or not, he will take that as a sign that you are high maintenance and that you are also materialistic (that you need a lot of things). So when it comes to bags, bigger is not better.

10.  Dress Sense

Perhaps this is quite surprising but you should know that most men do notice a woman's dress sense.

One recent study has even found that men prefer classier dressers to women who show too much of their skin.

So, apparently all your efforts of dressing nicely don't pass unnoticed after all.

A great (not necessarily expensive) sense of style tells a lot about a person, so pay a lot of attention to the way you dress because you wouldn't want to send the wrong message or bad impression.


So ladies reading this article, look your best and show that smile, whether you are going to the super market or out with your friends. You never know when you are going to encounter "the right one".

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5 Things You Can Be Sure Nigerian Wives Would Always Do

I must say, being married is a beautiful experience. The euphoria of having to live with a man you love does not go away for a while. For some people, it does not go away at all as every day is a new experience for them.

Couples at the initial stage of their marriages are so concerned about living right and doing everything well. They try as much as possible to be of best behavior and avoid things that would make them fight. Overtime, the level of work they put into the relationship or marriage reduces. This is because many of them suddenly get comfortable with their partners and feel there is no need to impress them anymore.

They become too relaxed and assume their partners would not go anywhere; most of the promises they made to each other at the beginning of their relationship get broken and they do not pay any attention to it. Women are guilty in this aspect; many of them stop being sassy and classy the moment they get married.

They feel they have nothing more to lose once they are married. This piece would be looking at the things Nigerian wives do after marriage. Here are some of the things Nigerian wives would always do in marriage:

1. Level Of Hygiene Reduce

We all know how conscious women are when it comes to their level of hygiene during courtship. They do not want the men to be turned off and do everything they could to be the attractive ladies who want to settle down as soon as possible.

After being married, these women start to relax and pay little or no attention to themselves. They do not shave regularly and only do so when their husbands complain about it.

This piece is not aimed at humiliating anyone, but then it would be nice for many of the Nigerian wives to step up in this aspect. Unshaven pubic hair could be a turn off for their husbands and it also harbors dirt.


2. Not Paying Attention To Their Husbands’ Rants

Many women in this part of the country do not enjoy watching football. They would rather watch African Magic channels, Telemundo or Zee world. They understand that football matters to the men and would allow them have their moment.

One thing Nigerian wives are known for when it comes to football is not paying attention. As much as the men talk to them about a team and the coach, they really cannot tell which is which.


3. Being Poky

As much as women could act indifferent and nonchalant about their husbands’ affairs, they still want to know what they have been doing on their phones. Nigerian wives would always steal a moment or two to peep at their husbands’ phones when they are not within their reach.

Curiosity they say kills the cat. Nigerian wives know they would always find something that would bother them when they check their husbands’ phones but they still do it anyway.


4. When They Insult Their Husband's Family Members

Many women in Nigeria are guilty of this. When their children do things they do not like, they blame their husband’s family instead.  Although they do this jokingly, it is a habit they can never stop.

Also, when their children ask them for things that are not within their reach, they tell them to go meet their father’s family members. In this part of the world, we understand that women make lots of sacrifices for their children.


5. Using The Children As An Excuse To Avoid Sex

Child birth could affect the libido of some women; for some other reasons, some may not be interested in having sex as much as they used to. These are logical reasons that could be stated. But many wives in Nigeria would rather use the kids as an excuse to avoid doing it with their husbands.

They either say the kids will hear them or that they are tired. Even when a marriage counselor talks to them about the need to connect sexually with their husband

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COMMING SOON: Nigerian Police To Feature Nollywood Actors In New Force TV Series

The Nigerian Police announces its plan to begin television series. It is set to feature top Nollywood stars Desmond Elliot and Segun Arinze among others. It is billed to inform the public on the new police force

The Nigerian Police Force has revealed its plans to introduce a television series which would be based on its activities.

The television series which will feature prominent Nollywood actors, Desmond Elliot and Segun Arinze, amongst others was made known June 4, 2016 in Abuja on the subject.

Speaking at the gathering, the spokesperson of the Force, Mrs Olabisi Kolawole, revealed that the television series, titled “Beyond your sight”, will be effective in informing members of the public about the new police force while strengthening the bond between the masses and the Police.


Mrs Kolawole said: “Consequently, ‘Beyond your sight’ documents, serialises and disseminates landmark operational intelligence, investigative exploits and processes of prosecution by the Force.

"In so doing, the police TV series aims at bringing to the fore the concrete efforts of the Nigeria Police at preventing and unraveling crime; while educating and enlightening people."

She went on to add that the programme is aimed at informing citizens about their personal security as well as the collective responsibilities of the masses towards the national security.

"Beyond your sight" is set to be a 13-episode programme produced by renowned Nollywood producer, Lancelot Imasuen, with its premier set to take place on Tuesday, June 7, 2016.

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Niger Delta Avengers Warns Other Emerging Groups To Desist From Kidnapping And Attacking Soldiers

The Niger Delta Avengers warned other emerging groups to desist from kidnapping and attacking soldiers

They also urged other militant groups that have antiaircraft missiles to desist from targeting any aircraft

The Avengers vowed to deal with any group that refuses and attacks the military

The Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) has noted that the liberation of the Niger Delta people has taken a new swing with the emergence of new groups all over the region.

The NDA warned other emerging groups to desist from kidnapping and attacking soldiers.

In a statement issued on Saturday, June 4, by its spokesperson, Brigadier General Mudoch Agbinibo, the NDA urged other groups that have antiaircraft missiles to desist from targeting any aircraft.

" Let us be careful not offend God in the process of trying to liberate our people from the shackles of the Nigerian government because we need God more than anything right now. We also need the international communities as well. Hence, we must desist from any life threatening actions that will derail our genuine struggle for our people.

“All groups are hereby discouraged from indulging in harassing oil workers and soldiers. We urge you all to help any oil workers or soldiers you see in distress.

“The military warplanes hovering round our towns and villages have not strike a soul or destroy any property, so those groups with antiaircraft missiles should dry their gunpowder,” the statement read in part.

The Avengers noted that they carried out all their actions without attacking soldiers, and vowed to deal with any group that attack the military.

“When it is time to engage the military in combat the whole world will know they started the war not the Avengers. The Niger delta avengers high command will pass the message round that it’s time to engage on gun battle when the time comes. So far, we have not engaged the Nigeria military in combat; despite the heavy presence of military on the pipelines. We still find way to carry out our actions without attacking soldiers. The Avengers will deal with any group that refuses and attacks military,” they said.

Earlier this week, the Avengers issued a serious warning to AGIP not to repair any of the blown pipelines in Bayelsa. Before then, the group, which claimed responsibility for the vandalism of oil and gas pipeline in the Niger Delta region, blew up the Ogboinbiri-Tebidaba and Clough Creek-Tebidaba pipelines in Bayelsa state.

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7 Things To Avoid Inorder Not To Become Broke In Lagos (Nigeria)

The economy of the country is not smiling; everyone is living an uptight life right now. We need not remind you that things are three times their normal prices and living in a major city like Lagos is taking its toll on people.

While the idea of returning to the village would strike many as unacceptable or disgraceful, the village might actually help you save more as the cost of living there is relatively low. Apart from the stress of living in Lagos, the daily expenses could be draining.

One’s finances would no doubt suffer a major recession in this crucial period. Having to buy fuel at a high price will make one spend more on transportation whether one has a car or not. Then having to invest in food will also drain one as tomatoes have suddenly become an essential commodity in the country.

Since you cannot help spending more on these two items that are trending in the society, you may have to cut down your expenses in other areas. There are other things that you do within this bustling city that would make you go broke. As a matter of fact, Lagos is only interesting if you have money to spend.

Find below some of the things that may make you go broke in Lagos:



1. Betting On Sports

No one wants to ruin anybody’s business; but it is high time you stopped doing some things. Habits like betting would run you down before you know it; the terrible thing about it is that it is addictive. You keep hoping you would win one day and continue to invest in it.

Lagos, like every other major city in Nigeria is becoming difficult to live in. You have to let go of unproductive investments.


2. Partying And Clubbing

If you are the type that enjoys hanging out with the boys on Friday nights and emptying bottles of liqueurs, you may have to slow down a bit. The boys you hang out with may not be able to help you when you go broke before the end of the month. You basically want to impress the girls you meet at the club and end up spending more than what you earn per day.

The Saturday owanbes may also be dodged stylishly. If you must go, wear one of the fabrics you have. Buying expensive asoebi that would make them share sunlight detergent and plastics for you as souvenirs is definitely not worth it.



3. Crave For Designers

We love seeing people with class, people with finesse and standard. At this period, it would be nice for you to cut down on your expenses and stop being crazy about products made by designers.


The other products with brands that are not as popular also do well and serve the same purpose with the designers you like.


4. Insignificant Charges From Banks

Many Nigerians have the habit of hitting the bank anytime they are in need of money. Yes, that is the only place you can withdraw and collect money. You can save yourself the stress of queuing at the bank because you want to withdraw 3k.


The bank charges that you would incur at the end of the month could buy you recharge cards. These little charges as insignificant as they are would make a difference if they were paid in as interests on your account.


5. Cabbing Every Time

We understand the fact that you are classy and all; you have to go out and run your errands in cabs. You may even have cab men that you call on every time you are stranded. Remember these cabs do not run on water.

They run on a substance that is being sold for N145 per litre now. We are sure you know it. These cabs are more expensive than the regular buses; but depending on your bargaining power, you may still be able to get affordable ones. Reduce the way you take cab and save money.


6. Not Being Frugal

You would go broke in Lagos if you are not frugal. Stop giving money out anyhow; doing this would give people the impression that you have money to spare. Everyone is struggling and you should learn to save despite the things and people you are investing in.

Except your name ends with Otedola, you have to be cautious with the way you spend since you do not have many businesses registered in your name.



7. Misplaced Priorities


At this point in time, you have to make a list of the things you need in the house for that month. The era of buying things just for keeps have passed. If you do not want to get broke in Lagos, you

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Skales To Pay 5Billion Naira Inorder To Terminate Contract With Record Label

The plot thickens with the legal issue between Skales and Base line records. The singer and his manager were arrested the day before yesterday over allegations of fraud.

More details of Skales contract with the record label is also beginning to unfold. Apparently not only did Skales sign to a 70-30 sharing formula (With him receiving 30), he also signed to a to a huge buy out clause.

The artiste may terminate this agreement prior to the expiration of the contract period by paying the company the sum of Ten million pounds sterling.

With the present rise in the exchange rate, that amounts to N5Billion. Skales signed with Baseline in 2014 not long after he left Banky W’s Empire Mates Music. The record label is partly owned by show promoter Howie T who claimed then that the deal Skales signed was one of the biggest in Nigeria.

It was said to have come wit a new house, a car and a total lifestyle package. Sources also confirmed that it was worth N200million.

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[PHOTOS] 2face & Babymama, Pero Adeyemi Reunite For Their Daughter's 10th Birthday Party

Friendly exes.. 2face Idibia and Pero Adeniyi reunited yesterday to throw a fun birthday party for their first child Ehis Idibia who turned 10.

You will love these photos, guys especially the happiness on Tuface and Pero's faces. See them all below.

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[PHOTOS] Controversial South African Pastor Drives Over His Church Members With His Car

Why are some people so gullible? does this even make sense to people and why is the South African government allowing this to happen? He is endangering people’s lives and need to be stopped.

After forcing them to eat grass, eat their clothes and other strange things, controversial South African pastor, Prophet Penuel, yesterday June 4th asked some of his followers to lie on the ground, he then drove his car over them. This happened at a crusade he organized at the Kameelrivier B stadium hall in South Africa.

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3 Reasons Why Arsenal Signing Jamie Vardy Would Work

If Arsenal really are going after Jamie Vardy, then it's only right that we all hypothesise over whether it's going to work, right?

News that Arsene Wenger was going after the Leicester City forward caught everyone - yes, everyone - off guard, not least because it represents such a vast shift from his usual policy in the transfer market of signing younger players who can offer potential for improvement. Maybe a change of tack is what is needed; maybe it isn't. Vardy's mooted arrival at the Emirates is likely to be a divisive move by the Gunners - let's take a look at both sides of the argument..

Three reasons Why Jamie Vardy is the perfect signing for Arsenal...

Vardy Scores Goals, Arsenal Need Goals

The logic is simple: Arsenal have long been after a 20-goal-a-season centre-forward, and Wenger has long persisted that there isn't one out there who represents sufficient value to make him worth signing; Vardy is a 20-goal striker.

He scored 24 Premier League goals last season; fewer only than Harry Kane. His chance conversion rate of 25.8 per cent was equal to that of Sergio Aguero, and far better than Kane's.

Predictably, Arsenal missed more chances the football statisticians would call 'clear cut' than any other team in the Premier League in 2015/16, letting 69 such chances pass them by. Put a clinical Vardy at the spearhead of that attack and he solves all the problems. Simple.

He Will Offer Arsenal One Thing They Lack

Jamie Vardy proved to be more than just a goalscoring threat in the Premier League last season. At full pelt, challenge him in the penalty area at your considerable risk...

Arsenal were notably light in the penalty-winning department - the extended absences of the pacey Danny Welbeck and Theo Walcott may have played a part there - and Jamie Vardy brings you penalty shouts: lots of them.

Age Is But A Number 

Vardy was a late bloomer. He didn't burst on to the scene as a plucky teenager; hell, he didn't even play much football after he all but gave up on a professional career when he was abandoned by Sheffield Wednesday.

So the fact that he is 29 - and just one year younger than the depressingly slow Wayne Rooney - does not matter. He is in the peak years of his career and those will continue for a while yet.

A certain Ian Wright joined the club at a similar age and went on to become the club's record goalscorer. Don't expect the same heights from Vardy, but don't for a second start to think he is too old to to command a £20m outlay.

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Leicester City striker, Jamie Vardy May Be Unveiled By Arsenal Football Club Anytime Soon

Leicester City striker, Jamie Vardy may be unveiled by Arsenal football club anytime soon as the England forward is already undergoing medicals at the Emirates.

The Gunners hope to complete their shock £20million swoop for Jamie Vardy in the next 24 hours.

They have begun formal negotiations after triggering Vardy’s release clause at Leicester City, and the deal is expected to be completed before the start of Euro 2016.

The 29-year-old wants a four year deal worth around £120,000-a-week which is double his current Leicester contract.

According to the Guardian (UK), Arsenal want to sign the striker after learning that Danny Welbeck will miss nine months due to injury.

Vardy scored 24 goals in the Premier League last season to lead Leicester City to their first Premier League title.

Read Also: 3 Reasons Why Arsenal Signing Jamie Vardy Will Work

It was also disclosed that Arsene Wenger wants to get all his transfer businesses done before the start of EURO 2016 having failed to sign an outfield player last summer.

Recall that Arsenal completed their first signing of the summer with Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka pictured with the new club jersey in a photo shoot.

The Gunners are believed to have agreed a fee of around £30million for the 23-year-old, who will add leadership, excellent technical ability and a penchant for a red cards to their midfield.

The photos of Xhaka in an Arsenal shirt emerged on twitter and they looked real with the midfielder wearing the club’s new jersey.

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[PHOTOS] Former President, Goodluck Jonathan Spotted In Heathrow For UK Speaking Tour

To put to rest reports he was on exile, former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan temporarily halted his multi-city speaking tour and took some time to return to Nigeria.

He is now back in the UK where he is scheduled to give a number of talks and interviews. Widely respected globally for his democratic credentials, the former president has become a sought after speaker.

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Muhammad Ali, 'the legendary boxer', dies aged 74

The world is mourning the death of boxing legend, Muhammad Ali, who has died aged 74 after being admitted to a hospital in Pheonix on Thursday. Ali had suffered from Parkinson's syndrome since 1984. His condition was complicated by a respiratory illness.

When the news arrived that Ali had died aged 74 in Phoenix, Arizona,after a 32-year battle with Parkinson’s disease, its inevitability did not soften the blow for admirers who numbered in their billions. He lived in an era of mass communication that led John Lennon to claim the Beatles were more popular than Jesus Christ; Ali made a compelling case to push them into third place.

Muhammad Ali training ahead of his 1976 heavyweight fight against British Richard Dunn at the Olympiahalle in Munich, Germany. Photograph: Istvan Bajzat/EPA

He housed such an improbable quantity of warmth that it seemed the love he generated could sustain the planet. He was for many, as a gauche pop song of the 70s went, the Black Superman. Such adoration will appear ludicrous to a generation who knew him only as a sick old man, a long-retired famous fighter whose rare and faltering public appearances usually coincided with the death of one of his contemporaries, most notably Joe Frazier in November, 2011. Yet, for those who saw him box, listened to him talk and watched him grow into a media phenomenon of his own creation, it was easy to regard Ali as unlike the rest of us. The paradox was he was like all of us, in one way or another.


He was the funniest athlete of his era, of that there can be little argument. In the end, after a life of serial duplicity, innocent and otherwise, he found serenity. He used his illness, too, to turn pity into love. He forgave anyone who ever did him down, and there have always been plenty of those scoundrels in professional boxing. He held not a single grudge, and gave away a thousand little bits of himself, from a smile to an autograph, unloading the tat of his trade – gloves, shorts, robes, even a signed cigarette paper – to those who valued such things. Everyone wanted a piece of Ali, and, in the end, he let them take what they wanted. He found riches elsewhere.


Which brings to mind an oft-repeated Ali story. A nervous flier but a bigger egoist, Ali once refused to buckle up when a flight attendant asked him to do so moments before take-off. “Superman don’t need no seatbelt,” he protested in mock indignation. “Superman don’t need no airplane,” she is alleged to have replied. The anecdote describes both his ego and his attachment to mischief-making – and it might even be true. The Ali myth-making machine was prodigious.

Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali high five while surrounded by jubilant fans after he beat Sonny Liston. Photograph: Bob Gomel/Time & Life Pictures/Getty Image

Ali was many things to many people. To older connoisseurs of boxing, to his mother, Odessa, and, until his own end, to Joe Frazier, he was always Cassius Clay. He was the brash and beautiful young black man from Louisville who, “shook up the world”. He did that by beating the unbeatable beast that was Sonny Liston, in Miami in February, 1964, as Cassius Clay and thereafter continued to do it, time and again, asMuhammad Ali.

Religion and politics aside, Ali remained a prisoner of his original vocation: boxing. When it was said and done, what he did best was knock out great fighters. To most (but not all) of those who did not have to suffer embarrassment against him in the ring, Ali was an inspiration. So many young men of his era all over the world took up boxing because they wanted to move like him, box like him, talk like him, be like him. That was impossible, however, because Ali dealt in a singular magic, inside and outside the ring. This most beguiling of dream-sellers bewitched opponents with the power of his personality, much as Mike Tyson did with his intimidating knockout power.

Ali did not brood like Tyson, though, nor like Liston. Indeed, he carried none of their innate menace, taking an unusually theatrical route towards intimidation and self-promotion. His air was invariably lighthearted and his life-long addiction to parlour tricks ensured he retained his innocence and sense of wonder until the final bell. He also loved attention and would tell some outrageous fibs to generate headlines.

In a sport of lies, he was the ultimate deceiver. An early example of his mischief was the iconic photo of a young Cassius Clay, posing as if sparring underwater in boxing shorts, a striking image which graced the cover of Life magazine in 1961. The photographer, Flip Schulke, and the publishers were unaware at the time that Ali could not swim. He performed similar legerdemain on dry land.

As a ring artist, he was, for much of his career, peerless. Nobody – certainly at heavyweight – boxed so brilliantly but with such disregard for orthodoxy, which perplexed his opponents and annoyed the experts. He often led with his right, sometimes with both feet off the ground, as if levitating. He retreated in straight lines. He kept his hands down and his chin perilously in the air. He would grab and hold, illegally, frustrating opponents and kidding referees. All these misdemeanours broke boxing’s verities of technique and etiquette. Yet, until his legs and brain began to lose syncopation, he was untouchable, literally and metaphorically.

Muhammad Ali spars with Floyd Patterson during the World Heavyweight Championship fight in 1965. Photograph: Allsport/Getty Images

Ali often humiliated opponents, with no dispensation for fellow black fighters, from Liston to Frazier. In a 1965 fight he made the inoffensive Floyd Patterson into a public punchbag for a lot longer than was warranted, because he reckoned the former champion was a spokesman for the establishment Ali had come to regard as the enemy. In February, 1967, shortly before the first phase of his career was to be cut short by the courts and boxing authorities, he forced Ernie Terrell – again in Houston – to suffer for the full 15 rounds that were standard in championship fights at the time, asking him repeatedly, “What’s my name?”, punishment for Terrell’s refusal to acknowledge his Muslim moniker.


White fighters, however, were not usually taunted so ruthlessly. Ali liked Henry Cooper. He took pity on Richard Dunn. He had a sneaking regard for those twins of obduracy, Chuck Wepner and George Chuvalo. But he did not need their approval or respect, as he demanded of Liston, Frazier, Patterson and Terrell. Through perversity or pride, Ali was often in conflict with his own people, a rebel within a rebellion. There were a significant number of African Americans who were uncomfortable with his allegiance to the Nation – and none of his perceived enemies suffered the backlash more profoundly than Joe Frazier, a decent man whom Ali denigrated for most of their parallel careers, ostensibly for show and money, but also because he could. It was a stain on his character not easily removed.

Muhammad Ali is flanked by his wife Lonnie, left, and his daughter Hana as they watch his daughter Laila Ali make her boxing debut. Photograph: Joe Traver/Reuters

Aside from aiding some of the best sports writing ever, Ali heavily influenced all facets of popular culture: from TV, to cinema to music. Some good, some bad but I’m sure we all have our personal favourites.


The president of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, wrote a tribute especially the bit about rights strikingly missing in some of the world’s most prosperous nations.

" Many will remember the wit, grace and beauty he brought to boxing and some will recall his visits to Ireland. All over the world people also flocked to hear him offer his view on the achievement of democracy and particularly equal rights when they were so strikingly missing in some of the richest countries of the world. He brought his message of freedom and respect for people of all races to all the continents of the world.

As a sportsman and humanitarian, and as someone who struggled for a very long time with one of the most debilitating illnesses, he offered courage in the face of great difficulties. He was intent on going on communicating right to the very end".


The Democrat nomination hopeful Bernie Sanders says: “Muhammad Ali was the greatest, not only an extraordinary athlete but a man of great courage and humanity.”

And the Republican Donald Trump has weighed in: “Muhammad Ali is dead at 74! A truly great champion and a wonderful guy. He will be missed by all!” It would be too easy to score cheap political points here by contrasting with various other Trump tweets, so for the best that we leave it there.

Cassius Clay’s handlers hold him back after he is announced as the new heavyweight champion of the world after beating Sonny Liston for the first time

A statement from the WWE on Ali’s passing

"WWE is saddened to learn that two-time world heavyweight boxing championMuhammad Ali passed away at age 74 on June 3, 2016,” it starts, before detailing Ali’s perhaps lesser known links to wrestling.

"Ali also made history for his historic boxer vs. wrestler match against WWE Hall of Famer Antonio Inoki in Tokyo on June 26, 1976. The fight is regarded as a precursor to modern mixed martial arts. In 1985, Ali made his mark in WWE history when he was one of the special guest referees for the main event of the first WrestleMania at Madison Square Garden. The bout featured WWE Champion Hulk Hogan and pop culture icon Mr. T against "Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff and “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. During the contest, Ali climbed up onto the ring apron and took a swing at Piper."

"WWE extends its condolences to Ali’s family, friends and fans."


A statement from former US President Bill Clinton

"Hillary and I are saddened by the passing of Muhammad Ali. From the day he claimed the Olympic gold medal in 1960, boxing fans across the world knew they were seeing a blend of beauty and grace, speed and strength that may never be matched again. We watched him grow from the brash self-confidence of youth and success into a manhood full of religious and political convictions that led him to make tough choices and live with the consequences. Along the way we saw him courageous in the ring, inspiring to the young, compassionate to those in need, and strong and good-humored in bearing the burden of his own health challenges.

I was honored to award him the Presidential Citizens Medal at the White House, to watch him light the Olympic flame, and to forge a friendship with a man who, through triumph and trials, became even greater than his legend. Our hearts go out to Lonnie, his children, and his entire family."

US President Bill Clinton presents Muhammed Ali and his trainer Angelo Dundee (right) with an award in October, 2000. Photograph: Reuters Photographer / Reuters/REUTERS

Muhammad Ali was never shy about lauding his own balletic talents in the boxing ring, and this photograph shows why. His ability to move away from his opponent, Joe Frazier, with such grace makes Frazier’s haymaker look utterly crude. Ali appears to be untouchable. How ironic, then, that Frazier won the contest that was dubbed Fight of The Century.

Ali the fighter will be remembered best, probably, for two controversial nights of high drama against Liston – the second containing the infamous phantom punch – another when Cooper embarrassed him with the sweetest of all his fabled left hooks at Wembley in 1963, the first and last contests of his trilogy against Frazier, the Fight of the Century at Madison Square Garden in 1971 and in Manila four years later, and his 1974 miracle after midnight in the jungle of Zaire against George Foreman. To beat the ogre Foreman against universal expectation at 32 pleased him more than nearly any other victory. It was a shame, yet inevitable, that he would carry on past the next defining contest of his later days, the dismantling of Frazier in 1975 that left both of them physically and spiritually wrecked.


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See Why Federal Government Scrapped Post UTME Test To Improve Quality Of Education In Nigeria

The Federal Government has scrapped post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations, UTME, as a pre-condition to gaining admission into universities in the country. The government and stakeholders in education sector also pegged 180 as the benchmark for 2016 admission into universities, polytechnics and colleges of education to improve the quality of education in Nigeria.

Candidates writing UTME 

These decisions were reached  at the 2016 Combined Policy Meeting on Admissions to Universities, Polytechnics and other higher institutions in Nigeria. The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, while declaring open the meeting, said since the federal government and stakeholders had confidence in the examinations conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriulation Board, JAMB, there was no need for other examinations to be conducted by universities after JAMB exams. He said:

As far as I am concerned, the nation has confidence in what JAMB is doing, the universities should not be holding another examinations and if the universities have any complain against JAMB, let them bring it and then we address it.

The ministry expects that all candidates given admission must be from JAMB. but JAMB must stop issuing admission letters, JAMB should get in touch with institutions before offering admission to students.

The closing date is November 30th and no university should exceed its admission capacity and any tertiary institution that doesn’t follow the rule, the ministry would start sanctioning them.

Institutions should stop admitting students into un-accredited courses in their institutions. The institutions should stop writing JAMB to increase their quotas because JAMB cannot do that.” 

The minister also said institutions should stop writing JAMB to increase their quotas as there were relevant agencies to do so.

Adamu also reminded the stakeholders that the criteria for admission was still in force, and asked the institutions to adhere to it.

Merit is 45%, catchment area 35% and educational development in less developed states 20%, this is for federal universities and for states universities, merit 40%, catchment 40 % and less developed local governments get 20%,’’ he said.

The Minister also asked the Joint Admissions Matriculation Board to stop extra charges on several categories of changes on admissions such as the change of course, change of school and others. The Registrar of JAMB, Professor Dibu Ojerinde, while talking to journalists after the meeting, said institutions were free to go above the 180 benchmark.

180 benchmark is even, no one will go below it this year. Universities can go above it. This year, we have more than enough candidates because over 1.2 million candidates scored above 180, so we have enough candidates this year.

There won't be any written post-U TME but they would screen the candidates. It is a necessary thing to screen the candidates. ‘’We agree and the Minister of Education also agrees but the issue of taking another examination is no longer going to happen, he said.

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(Photos) 4 Suspected Cultist Who Beheaded 2 Students Of Abia State University Has Been Arrested

The DSS Director in Abia State, Mr Korade Kamoju has paraded the 4 suspected cultists who killed and beheaded 2 students of ABSU on March 12th, 2016.

Speaking during the parading of the suspects, the Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu described the cultists as fierce and wicked, he regretted how some children who are sent to school could abandon schooling and turned to evil, stating that they represent kidnappers and everything that is bad about the society.

Further, he wondered how many lives that must have been wasted by the activities of the cultists and said that God will judge and sanction them appropriately.

Dr. Ikpeazu said that anyone who kills and goes ahead to use the heads of his victims as goal posts must have gone to the limits and assured that the full weights of law will fall on them, adding that it will serve as deterrent to other cultists and thanked the security agencies for a job well done

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[Happening Now] 5 Men Being Beaten Up Mercilessly For Raping A 5yr Old Girl

Sources has it that the ongoing beat-down is taking place in Owerri,  capital of Imo state, Nigeria.

The men in the below pics,  allegedly raped an 8yrs old girl... More update about the news later.

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Arsenal Boldly Rejects Offer From Barcelona For Key Man

FC Barcelona are once again being linked with a move for Hector Bellerin. With the Spanish giants looking to lure the 21-year-old back to his home country, according to the Daily Star.

The European giants apparently made a move to sign him on Wednesday, but were given an instant and firm rejection by Arsenal. We have no intention of selling him at any price, as the right-back is unquestionably one of the brightest young talents in football today.

While it may well be true that Barca are interested in Bellerin – with the La Masia product potentially seen as a long-term replacement for Dani Alves – an approach is completely pointless.

Not only do we have no intention of letting the full-back leave, but the player himself clearly wants to remain with Arsenal. He has recently stated his desire to stay with the club, insisting that he can’t see himself playing anywhere else (via the Daily Mail).

I say every year that England is my home now. He said

I've lived there for many years; my family and my girlfriend are there. I’m very happy so I don’t see myself anywhere other than at Arsenal.”

Bellerin may have started out with Barcelona, but it’s Arsenal where he’s really grown and it’s Arsenal that gave him the opportunity to shine on the big stage. He’s been with us for years and is clearly a real Gooner at this point, and we need more of this type of loyalty at the club.

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[PHOTOS] La Liga Champions: FC Barcelona Unveils Next Season's Jersey

FC Barcelona have hinted at a return to old club traditions after revealing their new kit for the 2016-17 season.

Lionel Messi and his team-mates played in red and blue hooped shirts last season as they secured a La Liga and Copa del Rey double, but the club’s usual striped pattern will be adopted once more next term.

Barcelona revealed the new design on Monday, with the lack of a sponsor on the front of the shirt also notable.

The Catalan club shunned sponsorship until striking a deal with the Qatar Foundation in 2012.

Qatar Airways have adorned Barca’s shirts since 2013, but have not renewed their deal for next season, which is thought to be the main factor behind the club’s lack of sponsor on the new shirt for the unveiling.

But reports have suggested that Barca do expect to have a main shirt sponsor in place in time for the start of next season.

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Top 5 Reasons Online Dating Is A Bad Idea

If you are searching for "Online Dating", the results from Google search engine will wow you because everyday, new dating site emerges.

Some notable percentage of people prefer going to the internet to offline ways in quest for having the love of their lives.

Yes, technology brings a nice idea, and one of them is online dating.

However, nothing good comes easy, the disadvantages of online dating seem to be more than its advantages and it takes only the experienced ones to understand this.

The few of the many reasons why people should stop practicing online dating goes thus:


1. Scammers

For every online dating site, there must be at least 20% of member who are not real, They provide false information and display them to you.

The reason isn’t farfetched, they see the platform as a chance to swindle people who at some point in time searching online for what could be found offline.

You have the 50% chance of meeting this kind of people when you stay on online dating sites.


2. Distance

At some point in time, you can successfully meet someone you love. The features you need in a partner, but the distance between you and the person is the only barrier that can make it real.

Chances are he or she is living in another location and the fares to meet them may not come cheap which result in you losing the one you love after so many moments of combing online dating sites.


3. Cost

The best of these dating sites are not free, sometimes you register with your credit card and certain amount of money would be deducted. Love don’t cost a thing they say, Its absolutely wrong in finding true love online, It cost you money at registration point if not monthly.

The worst thing is you might even fail to meet a serious lover throughout your stay in the site and I have not seen any online forum that can refund your money.


4. Impersonal

Do you agree that meeting someone in real life is not the same as meeting them online? Only features you know about them are the ones they put up in the site or tell you, you are already obsessed with their features and if lucky you meet each other, you find out what you couldn’t get online, like the body language, conversational style, s*x moves which you might find incompatible and end up giving up because the person you are seeing is totally different online.

5. Lack Of Response

What about coming across the exact type of search you need? sending the person numerous messages without acknowledging them, You wouldn’t know if that person is being inundated with numerous messages from other suitors or probably not really interested in you.

The person might even go offline indefinitely as they have already come across the person they love and not having any reason to come on the site again.

This discourages many people not to look for online dating.

Get out of your comfort zone, go out, move your a**, save time and pick up some amazing girls/guys in a part of the time, which you would lose in the online world and on social media for nothing.

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(Mediocre) 5 Tips On How To Stop Being Average

Mediocre which simply means the quality of something that is no very good.

If you are one among those who really want to be the best and stop being average, then here are some amazing tips that has worked for bunch of people. It has helped them in crossing the mediocre level into becoming a smarter and more successfully individual.

If you find yourself in the mediocre category, then this tips would help you to be a better person.

1. FIND PURPOSE:

Most people just do things because they see others doing it. They do it because they don’t want to be idle. Well, that’s what most people do, and if you really want to be a better person, if you want to go beyond being an average individual, then you need to find purpose in whatever you intend to do and also find joy in doing it.

So you want to play football everyday? Then find purpose in the football game, why are you playing it? Do you want to become a better player, or you simply want to exercise your body? or you want to meet new people? Just make sure you’re doing it for a particular reason.

When next you’re about to do something, pause for a while and ask "WHY?"  If you can’t answer yourself genuinely, then find something better to do with your time.


2. PERSEVERANCE:

If it were to be possible and easy for everybody, then everybody will be successful and making serious money and doing well in whatever they lay their hands upon. But the truth is that life is never designed to make things easy, which means you have to work for it.

Take for example, when digging for Gold, as precious as it is, you would be required to dig very deep before you get the precious stone. Why can’t we just get it under the soil instantly? We can’t because every good thing takes time and effort and those are what perseverance entails.

So you want to be a music star and you’re not getting signed or called up for any show? Don’t quit, keep at it. You just started your business and it seems it’s not going as planned? Don’t stop, keep at it… You want to travel abroad, and your visa application has been rejected twice? don’t stop! Keep trying.

And when you persevere, life would respect your effort and hand over what you deserve to you.

When next you feel like quitting, tell yourself that the only reason people fail is because they stop trying.


3. MENTOR:

Find some amazing people and associate yourself with them. You don’t have to know them physically. They might be author, they might be an actor, they might be a politician, they might be a muscian. Just find at least five (5) amazing people that are doing well in life, and follow their life closely.

Take your time to see how they’re doing well. Follow them on social media, read books written by them, read about their life and monitor their daily moves. This would not only give you an idea as to how they get to where they are, it will also serve as a means of motivating yourself to do more. Because the more you look closely at their life, the more your believe in your self.

Find somebody in your desired path of life and make them your mentor. If you’re in the business world, look for successful business mogul and monitor their life. If you’re an aspiring musician, find yourself a mentor in the industry.


4. TAKE ACTION:

This is pretty simple. Things don’t just happen, you need to take action. Inaction is man’s greates enemy. If you find something very interesting, don’t hesitate to check it out. If a business idea cross your mind, don’t hesitate to invest. Take action after every thought.

After reading this post, take action and do what it teaches.


5. TIME:

This is the most expensive currency in the world. You can’t get more than 24hours per day, but you can make the best of it. This is what makes the difference between the poor and the rich. The both have the same time but they use it in a different way.

Don’t spend your time arguing about football match, you’ve spent enough time watching and entertaining yourself, when spend another hour talking about what the player should have done during the match? It’s lame.

Spend your time wisely, never allow others to help you spend your time...

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Top 10 Nigerian Entertainers With The Biggest Endorsement Deals

The Nigerian entertainment industry is filled with loads of talented individuals where music stars and actresses are in serious competition with one another on who makes it to the top or gets the biggest recognition. Aside from pursuing their personal dreams in the industry, they also hope to get supports from corporate bodies which include MTN, Globacom, Etisalat, Airtel, Loya Milk, Konga among others.

Mygisthub brings you list of some of the top Nigerian entertainers with biggest endorsements in Nigeria:

1. Iyanya (N245 million):

The Akwa-Ibom hip-hop singer, Iyanya who won the maiden MTN Project Fame Contest as at 2008, has made a lot of money from his jaw-dropping endorsement deals with top brands. His endorsement deal with MTN is worth N60 million and also has a $350,000 (N57 million), endorsement deal with Zinox Computers. On October 16, 2013, Iyanya became the new ambassador for Solo Phones Nigeria, a mobile phone company situated at Computer Village, Ikeja. The one-year deal is allegedly worth $220,000 (N35 million). In addition, Iyanya got a 2014, Toyota Prado from the deal.

2. Psquare (N180 million):

The hip-pop singing duo has been in the front line of entertainment in Africa. The star singers, Peter and Paul Okoye known as Psquare have been dominant Globacom ambassadors and their deals have been a subject of envy among colleagues. The music stars are a hardworking set of dancers and singers. P.Square’s deal with the same outfit goes for N140 million. One of them, Peter Okoye is the face of Olympic Milk deals swelling their endorsement status.


3. D’banj (N160 million):

The Emergency crooner D’Banj’s years back clinched N100 million deal with Telecommunications giant, Globacom. In October 2014, D’banj signed a lucrative endorsement deal worth N50 million with Apple/Beats By Dre. The Kokomaster also got his own customized headphones which will be launched in December. He also became ambassador for Cîroc drink in Nigeria along with Banky W. the music star also signed a deal with mobile phones company, Slot worth N10 million and was also given a brand new red Porsche car.

4. Genevieve Nnaji (Above N100 million):

A breakdown of Genevieve’s multiple endorsements revealed that the delectable thespian made $100,000 as the brand ambassador of Range Rover Evoque. Interestingly, she was given the option of keeping the posh ride worth over N10 million and $50,000 (N8.2 million). Genevieve was on song again in February 2014, when telecommunication giants, Etisalat signed her to feature on the brand’s campaigns and activation.  Specifically assigned the Eazy Flex account, the sweet-faced and adorable role interpreter arguably made a whopping N100 million. The Polo deal is put in the region of N70 while the Cintron drink rakes about N50 million for the actress.

5. Davido (N130 million):

The Aye crooner has deals with MTN Pulse and Guinness Nigeria. While the Guinness deal is amount is not known, his MTN contract is reported to have made the Omo Baba Olowo N30 million plus richer. Also a Pepsi ambassador, Davido weeks back signed about N100million deal with the brand. Considering that Davido has a billionaire father, he may not rely on endorsement deals except for a status symbol.


6. Wizkid (Above N128.6 million):

In 2015, Wizkid clinched N120 million from Glo on a two-year deal which means he will be paid N60 million every year and in June he marked his 25 birthday with a renewal of his contract Pepsi where he was paid $350,000. On October


7. Banky W (N100 million):

The R & B Singer and E.M.E record label boss, Banky Wellington popularly known as Banky W is smiling to the banks with his whopping N100 million endorsement deal with Samsung Mobile as well as his endorsement with MTN. He is also a brand ambassador of Ciroc, ultra-premium vodka.

8. Don Jazzy (N100 million):

Don Jazzy has become the face of hip-hop music in Nigeria, even making Forbes’ list as one of the richest artistes in Nigeria. The CEO of Mavin Records isn’t only making money from his star-studded record label, he also has very lucrative endorsement deals including one with Loya Milk where he got nothing less than N50 million. His N25 million deal with MTN has also been renewed. Don Jazzy is also Samsung, Konga and Johnnie Walker, thereby summing his endorsement to over N100 million.

9. Tiwa Savage (N90 million):

Savage has been involved in many youth empowerment and breast cancer screening projects across Nigeria. Savage helped raise money for an organisation that helped build schools in her hometown. In July 2013, Savage signed an endorsement deal with MTN Nigeria reportedly worth N30 million. She also signed endorsement deals with Pepsi, Forte Oil and Maggi which has made her the richest female artist in Niger

10. Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde

Highly popular Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and her second daughter Meraiah Ekeinde are now brand ambassadors of Knorr owned by Unilever. While Omotola Jalade’s daughter was paid N2.4 million, Omotola’s fee was not disclosed but sources revealed the deal was worth millions of naira. Also a Scanfrost ambassador, Omotola was disclosed to have gulped mouth-watering amount of money from the endorsement.

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