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An astounding video, uploaded to YouTube on Oct. 19, seems to show a "lion's den" on Mars , complete with cubs, watched over by wary adults looking straight into the camera of the NASA Curiosity rover. It's either the real thing, or the strangest case of pareidolia ever discovered. Either way, the amazing video gives even the hardest skeptic pause, despite the overwhelming evidence that any form of life on  Mars  is impossible. A video claims to show evidence of a lion's den on Mars Natures Lullaby @YouTube The author of the video, a woman using the name Nature's Lullaby, begins with a mini tutorial for navigating the raw feed website NASA manages, posting thousands of images taken by the rover for more than a year. The photos are then minutely scrutinized by a cadre of  UFO  and alien hunters looking to find the first, indisputable evidence of life off the Earth. As the author scrolls down the page, she chooses one recent day of images and opens up t

BY CHANNELS TELEVISION   .    OCT 18, 2014 A meeting of the leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has held in Kaduna, north west Nigeria. Among those in attendance at the meeting were the three foremost aspirants vying for the presidential ticket of the party in next year’s election. They are former Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and the Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso. It was gathered that the discussions centered on how to reach a consensus on which of the major aspirants the party would present as its flag bearer for the presidential election in 2015. Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, was the first aspirant to declare his intention to run for President, under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), come 2015. Atiku, who made his intentions known during a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, September 24, espoused his passion for education and youth development, h

One of Nigeria's representative at the ongoing Big Brother Africa reality TV show came close to getting into a fisticuffs with fellow housemate Sheillah during an argument in the kitchen. Both Lilian and Sheillah were glaringly confident about their sex appeal and openly declared they were the best in the bedroom when it came to certain male-pleasing routines and even went as far as trying to drag Luis into the argument, but he remained tight-lipped about the quarrel. Another dispute erupted between Permithias and Samantha, when he insisted he always had her back while she completely disagreed with his submission. It was short-lived, however, and before long, Permithias was happily strumming away on his guitar again, and the two were seen sharing a laugh. Nigeria's male representative, Tayo, usually right in the middle of any fight, was seen relaxing with Esther, Frankie and Macky2 outside, having dinner. Tayo appears to have calmed down a lot since his blow-up with JJ, reflect

DAKAR/NEW YORK  (Reuters) - The first casualty of a possible U.S. ban on travel to and from Ebola-stricken West African nations could be Washington's ties with the region and, to a lesser degree, travel and resources businesses exposed to it. The White House said on Friday that such a ban advocated by many lawmakers was an option but was not being considered now. Lawmakers and medical experts are debating how much good or harm a ban could do and what was the best way to prevent Ebola's spread at home. Such a move would make things worse for the nations of Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea battling the outbreak, Liberia’s Information Minister Lewis Brown told Reuters. "We feel an international travel ban would be absolutely the wrong message to send to the people of West Africa." In practical terms, cutting off medical professionals and other experts from entering the United States could be "disastrous," Brown said. It would also be a setb

Sunderland manager Gus Poyet says  his side's 8-0 defeat at Southampton  is his "most embarrassing" moment in football. The Black Cats suffered their heaviest ever Premier League loss at St Mary's and their biggest defeat in 32 years to leave Poyet critical of his players. "It's the most embarrassing time I've had on a football pitch. I cannot watch it again," Poyet said. "I learned a lot about the players - the bad side as some gave up and I know who they are for the future." Southampton boss Ronald Koeman felt his side's 8-0 win over Sunderland was "not a normal result" Poyet, 46, says he may encourage his players to watch a recording of the game again, and expects a reaction from them in their next game against Arsenal on 25 October. "Maybe the players will watch it. Maybe it will be good therapy for them to watch themselves," added the Uruguayan. "It's going to be a difficult week. The p

The dust and the drama has finally dissipated, and as is characteristic of life, things have returned to their normal chaos or blissfulness, depending on your favorite newspaper.  The truth, however, is that we cannot just forget what happened. Sure, the LIBers are back to commenting on Linda Ikeji's blog, and there has been mention of Linda becoming more 'professional in the way she 'harvests' content, but that doesn't simply obliterate the events of a few weeks ago.  This is a review, if you will, of a review. A summary of what Kunle Omolofe wrote on Premium Times about the whole elaborately played-out story that was the shutdown of Linda Ikeji Blog. According to Mr. Olomofe, Linda Ikeji's blog palaver was no disaster, and it was, in fact, actually planned. As he writes... "Add to that , scandalous claims, and back and forth write ups attacking and defending the subject of this sudden take down, and you have what we in the business of Internet marketing a

After pissing off Nigeria’s president — Goodluck Jonathan that he’s worth about 100 million dollars, Richest Lifestyle might have provoked his wife this time. The site that is dedicated to the lifestyle of celebrities and rich and famous people around the globe, has released the list of the top 10 most beautiful first ladies in Africa. Probably taking a cue from her husband’s recent aversion to being included on lists, Dame Patience Jonathan‘s name is not on the list. The list named Princess Lalla Salma, married to the King of Morocco, Mohammed the VI as the most beautiful first lady in Africa, ahead of nine others. Check full list below: – 1) Princess Lalla Salma,  Morocco 2) Sylvia Bongo Ondimba, Gabon 3) Chantal Biya, Cameroon 4) Hinda Deby Itno, Chad 5) Zeinab Suma Jammel (Gambia) 6) Queen Inkhosikati LaMbikiza (Swaziland) 7) Ana Paula dos Santos (Angola) 8) Olive Lembe di Sita Kabila (Democratic Republic of Congo) 9) Dominique Fol

THOUGH NIGERIA may call it a breakthrough as it enters a swap deal with the Boko Haram, there is no dearth of scepticism at the end of the day.  The news from Abuja is that the armed forces have been successful in negotiating an agreement with the militants and they hope the abducted schoolgirls will be released in near future. More than 200 Chibok girls are in the captivity of the militants for the last several months, and the state forces had not been able to penetrate into their rank and file to free them. The deal reportedly worked out through the good offices of Chad will also lead to a ceasefire of sorts. No details are available about the salient features of the understanding, and what geopolitical price Nigeria has agreed to pay. All said and done, it is no less than capitulation. In an era when Boko Haram and their like in the Middle East, such as the ISIS, are on the move openly challenging the writ of the state and dismantling its social edifice, such deals come to

Probably the most controversial soccer player of our time, Liverpool striker, Mario Balotelli has laughed off speculations of him having s*x before getting on the football pitch to do his job. Recently speaking with Sport Magazine, The former AC Milan striker, who is yet to find the net for his current club, said:  ‘Someone told me recently that I had apparently said that if I have s*x three or four hours before a game, it is working for me on the pitch. Trust me, if I am having s*x four hours before a game I am not able to play. I don’t think anyone could. It makes me laugh, but this is not me.’ Mario, who recently separated from his fiancée Fanny Neguesha in September 2014, also said he is bent on concentrating on improving his game on the pitch.  ‘I am only focused on football. I live out in the countryside, I am relaxed and I just hope the time that I’m going to score is coming soon. Then maybe they will concentrate more on football and not all the other bull****.’ Mario Bal

Dr Kayode Fayemi, the immediate past governor of Ekiti State, has urged his successor, Ayo Fayose, to carefully study the handing-over note given to his administration, which was inaugurated on Thursday before making “reckless” comments. Fayose had in his inaugural speech said that the debt profile of Ekiti State had risen to N84 billion, saying that none of the state’s accounts had more than N1 million balance. Reacting to the development on behalf of Fayemi, Commissioner for Information under the ex-governor’s rule, Mr Tayo Ekundayo explained that all credit facilities obtained by the Fayemi administration were documented and also made public. Ekundayo said Fayemi formally approached the capital market to obtain a N25 billion bond which he used in financing various landmark projects in the state, out of which N14 billion has been paid. “Fayose should study the handing-over note carefully before making unnecessary noise about the debt profile of Ekiti. I have heard him sayi

The Nigerian Army has arrested several soldiers fighting in the North Eastern part of the country for giving vital security information to members of the terrorists group, Boko Haram. The apprehended soldiers who were among the troops deployed to Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states were said to have been responsible for the death of over 30 soldiers that were killed by Boko Haram in series of ambush after they gave the location, troops’ strategies and tactics to the sect members, Vanguard reports. Soldiers Standing Trial For Mutiny READ ALSO: Another 60 Soldiers To Be Arraigned For Mutiny However, most of the soldiers arrested for these unpatriotic acts serve as orderlies or aide-de-camps, ADCs to Commanders of Troops on the battle ground. The alleged informants among the soldiers gave the sect information on the deployment of soldiers from Maimalari Barracks in April this year to Boko Haram, a development that eventually led to the ambush and killing of so many soldiers serving under the

The Nigerian Army has arrested several soldiers fighting in the North Eastern part of the country for giving vital security information to members of the terrorists group, Boko Haram. The apprehended soldiers who were among the troops deployed to Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states were said to have been responsible for the death of over 30 soldiers that were killed by Boko Haram in series of ambush after they gave the location, troops’ strategies and tactics to the sect members, Vanguard reports. Soldiers Standing Trial For Mutiny READ ALSO: Another 60 Soldiers To Be Arraigned For Mutiny However, most of the soldiers arrested for these unpatriotic acts serve as orderlies or aide-de-camps, ADCs to Commanders of Troops on the battle ground. The alleged informants among the soldiers gave the sect information on the deployment of soldiers from Maimalari Barracks in April this year to Boko Haram, a development that eventually led to the ambush and killing of so many soldiers serving under the

The Nigerian Army has arrested several soldiers fighting in the North Eastern part of the country for giving vital security information to members of the terrorists group, Boko Haram. The apprehended soldiers who were among the troops deployed to Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states were said to have been responsible for the death of over 30 soldiers that were killed by Boko Haram in series of ambush after they gave the location, troops’ strategies and tactics to the sect members, Vanguard reports. Soldiers Standing Trial For Mutiny READ ALSO: Another 60 Soldiers To Be Arraigned For Mutiny However, most of the soldiers arrested for these unpatriotic acts serve as orderlies or aide-de-camps, ADCs to Commanders of Troops on the battle ground. The alleged informants among the soldiers gave the sect information on the deployment of soldiers from Maimalari Barracks in April this year to Boko Haram, a development that eventually led to the ambush and killing of so many soldiers serving under the

Nigerian track and field star, Blessing Okagbare said her main focus in the next two years will be on winning an Olympic gold. She insisted that all her achievements in athletics so far will amount to nothing, if she fails to win gold at the 2016 Olympics in Rio Brazil. The best she has ever had in two Olympic appearances was a long jump bronze in Beijing 2008. The London 2012 Olympics is a pain that Okabgare wished will vamoose from her memory as she came short of glory in face of high expectations. But at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland Okagbare painted a picture of what to expect in the world championships next year in Beijing, China and also the 2016 Olympics when she won a sprint double. This is even as her staunchest rival Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce was absent, but Okagbare proved that she could cope with the best in the world by beating veteran Veronica Campbell Brown and Kerron Stewart in the 100m and 200m. “Certainly, the next two years are going to be tough. Re

Majority Leader of Edo State House of Assembly, Mr Philip Shaibu, and some All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmakers and their families escaped death, yesterday, at the legislative quarters, when armed thugs, numbering over 50, invaded the quarters. The thugs, alleged to be loyal to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stormed the quarters at about 6:30am shooting sporadically. It was learnt that they went straight to the quarters of Shaibu and those of other APC lawmakers such as Bright Osayande, Folly Ogedegbe, Sunny Aghedo and rained bullets on their homes and cars. Some of the lawmakers were said to have helped their families to escape by scaling the perimeter fence before they returned to face the suspected thugs who, reportedly, disappeared before the lawmakers could mobilize. The reign of terror in the state started on Tuesday after a PDP lawmaker, Rasaq Momoh, whose seat was allegedly declared vacant last July by the House, was beaten up by suspected thugs. He was beaten