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In a new article published in UK Guardian today, award winning writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie writes for the first time about her struggle with depression. (And you thought you were the only one?) Read below... Sometimes it begins with a pimple. A large shiny spot appears on my forehead. Or it begins with a feeling of heaviness, and I long to wear only loose-fitting clothes. Then my mood plunges, my lower back aches, my insides turn liquid. Stomach cramps come in spasms so painful I sometimes cry out. I lose interest in the things I care about. My family become unbearable, my friends become strangers with dark intentions, and cashiers and waiters seem unforgivably rude. A furious, righteous paranoia shrouds me: every human being with whom I interact is wrong, either insensitive or ill-willed. I eat mounds of food – I crave greasy stews and fried yams and dense chocolate truffles – or I have no appetite at all, both unusual for a careful, picky eater. My breasts are swollen an

PUNCH Iran offers to help fight Boko Haram Boko Haram looting our armoury – DHQ Parties pay supporters N2,000 each to attend rallies Why Afenifere endorsed Jonathan for second term — Adebanjo Certificate: Buhari must clear his name, PDP insists Poll postponement: APC, others seek UN, EU pressure on Jonathan Jonathan Kaduna rally: Police chase pro-Buhari crowd out of stadium NIGERIAN TRIBUNE Certificate saga: Buhari must clear his name now —Okupe Why Afenifere endorsed Jonathan —Olajide Bauchi stands still for Buhari Rivers judiciary workers suspend 8-month strike Oyo people should reciprocate Ajimobi’s good deeds —Akewugbagold I predict the end of Jonathan’s administration —Ambode Borno upgrades FM to cover neighbouring states THISDAY ASATU Adopts Okonkwo for Senate Boko Haram Faces Defeat in Borno Border Towns Concern as over 20m Voters Yet to Collect PVCs NPAN, ARISE Tv, Channels Tv to Host Presidential Debate Feb 3 Ki-moon Supports Region

NEW TELEGRAPH On February 14 we stand.....Parties reject proposal to shift poll; Jega promises credible electoral process; Buhari: I’m not bothered about certificate litigation; Fresh criminal suit against ex-head of state....APC alleges new plot to postpone elections; CBN to stop forex sales for local goods’ imports; Rules out naira floatation....Emefiele appeals to foreign banks; NATIONAL MIRROR APC unveils plot to scuttle February polls...Nobody can stop us, says INEC; Certificate: My critics’ll remain in court — Buhari; Al Makura warns trouble makers; Why we threatened to shut airspace — NATCA; E.U. faults electoral officers’ appointment; CBN may stop forex support for rice importation, others; Police ban campaign procession; DAILY TRUST Jonathan, PDP blast Maku at Lafia rally; Nigeria heads for closest election on record — Survey; How stock market regulators got 12 billion naira, investors lost 1.7 trillion naira in 2014; INEC assures of po

Zahra Buhari, who broke the internet a few weeks ago when her beautiful pics hit the internet, has left twitter following serious bashing and criticisms from Nigerians who oppose her father's political ambition. The bashing came after Zahra tweeted support for her dad yesterday (read here). Guess she couldn't take it anymore and decided to delete her account or maybe she was made to? She used to tweet from Zahra3_ but the page no longer exists as at the time of this report.

Chimamanda Adichie was in France a few days ago to promote her book, 'Americanah', a New York Time’s 10 Best Books of the Year and winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction. The novel has already sold 500,000 copies in the US alone and has been translated into 25 different languages. In an interview with Nicolas Germain of France 24 about the upcoming election, Chimamanda said "none of the two main candidates inspire her". More pics after the cut...

Former Assistant coach of the Super Eagles, Musa Abdullahi died on Sunday January 25 after years of battling from stroke. He died in his home state of Kogi. Abdullahi assisted Coach Fanny Amun to lead Nigeria to a second FIFA Under-17 World Cup title in Japan in 1993. He also coached the Nigerian under 17 and 20 teams. May his soul rest in peace, Amen.

Gen. Buhari married Hajia Safinatu in 1971 and they had five children, 4 girls and a boy. She was First Lady of Nigeria from December 1983-August 1985. Buhari divorced her in 1988 and married Aisha Buhari in 1989 with whom he had five more children with - four girls and a boy. Hajia Safinatu died in 2006 from complications from diabetes. More pics after the cut...

Adaeze Yobo hasn't posted one single pic on her instagram showing her baby bump. The last set of pics she posted she was hiding her bump throughout while at a friends party..lol. (pics above). But I found more pics from her baby shower on another instagram account. See them after the cut...

The Director of Media and Publicity of the PDP Presidential Campaign, Femi Fani Kayode, has responded to the article penned down by former CBN governor, Prof. Charles Soludo. For criticizing president Jonathan's economic policies, FFK said Soludo is confused and has lost touch with reality. According to Punch, FFK said he would be gentle with Soludo because of the soft spot he has for him "Soludo has criticised the President, his government and his handling of the economy. Meanwhile Nigeria has just won the prestigious award of being designated as the largest economy in Africa and this has happened under the watch of Pres. Jonathan and no-one else. Should any right-thinking person, who has the nation’s interest at heart be complaining about that? Needless to say my friend and brother Charles Soludo is confused and conflicted. He seems to have lost touch with reality and this is what often happens when you spend too much time with the Buharists. I pray that sooner than

"My beautiful Angel, My heartbeat, My Soul mate, Mother of our lovely 3 kids. I salute you. I celebrate you. You are such a lovely wife, mom, Sister and Confidante. As you Celebrate yet another year, May God bless you. Promote and increase you. The kids and I appreciate you. I love you wifey." Segun

Actress Megan Good's sister La'Myia (they look so much alike) yesterday released these tasteful semi-nude photos showing her baby bump. The budding actress is married to singer Eric Bellinger. Pic of the couple after the cut...

DAILY TRUST No government can fix Nigeria in 4 years — Jonathan; E.U. Team visits Buhari, says won’t monitor polls in Northeast; PDP wins Reps seat before election; Troops push to reclaim Monguno; Niara closes at record low, despite CBN action; INEC releases list of guber candidates today, disqualifies 7.....holds crucial meeting with parties; Ethnic minorities seek Jonathan’s re-election; THIS DAY APC: Jonathan, PDP are Terrified of Feb Elections; Konga Now Most Visited Nigerian Site; Rift between US, Nigeria Impeding Fight against Boko Haram; 53 Insurgents Killed as Jonathan Promises More Equipment for Troops This Week; New Clearance Procedure Boosts Customs Revenue by 167.7 bilion naira; Gwarzo Harps on Investor Education to Facilitate Capital Market Development; Agric Minister Lauds Lawmakers over GES Bill; PUNCH Jonathan lacks will to crush Boko Haram, Buhari tells Kerry; Fighter jets pound Boko Haram locations in Monguno; APC, Fayose clash

DAILY TRUST No government can fix Nigeria in 4 years — Jonathan; E.U. Team visits Buhari, says won’t monitor polls in Northeast; PDP wins Reps seat before election; Troops push to reclaim Monguno; Niara closes at record low, despite CBN action; INEC releases list of guber candidates today, disqualifies 7.....holds crucial meeting with parties; Ethnic minorities seek Jonathan’s re-election; THIS DAY APC: Jonathan, PDP are Terrified of Feb Elections; Konga Now Most Visited Nigerian Site; Rift between US, Nigeria Impeding Fight against Boko Haram; 53 Insurgents Killed as Jonathan Promises More Equipment for Troops This Week; New Clearance Procedure Boosts Customs Revenue by 167.7 bilion naira; Gwarzo Harps on Investor Education to Facilitate Capital Market Development; Agric Minister Lauds Lawmakers over GES Bill; PUNCH Jonathan lacks will to crush Boko Haram, Buhari tells Kerry; Fighter jets pound Boko Haram locations in Monguno; APC, Fayose clash

The 5-star, water-front Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, has shut down operations to conduct extensive renovation of its facilities, as part of its Management’s commitment to retain standards & remain the hotel of 1st choice for guests visiting Lagos, for business or pleasure. According to an official statement by Anchorage Leisures Limited, owners of the hotel, the extensive renovation of its facilities will “cover areas such as power generation, cooling system as well as other critical equipment”. “The magnitude of the renovation work has however necessitated shutting down of business operations for the duration of the renovation”, the statement further indicated. The Management of Anchorage Leisures Limited has also said that the renovation activities have led to disengagement of staff given the required duration for the renovation. Management however stressed that it will abide by all contractual terms by ensuring payment of all that is due to t

US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Nigeria today January 25th for meetings with Nigerian President Jonathan. He also met with Gen. Buhari and APC chieftains. More pics after the cut.. And he met with Buhari and APC Chieftain... When he arrived... photo credit: US Department Of State

US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived Nigeria today to hold talks with Pres. Jonathan, Buhari and APC leadership about next month's elections as well as the issue of insecurity in Nigeria. Sunday Dare who shared the pics and tweets is a media aide to APC chieftain, Bola Tinubu. More when you continue