Nigeria Loses 250 Billion Naira Every month To Maritime Crime

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Nigeria is losing about 250 Billion Naira monthly to maritime crime, an official of the Nigerian Navy has said.

Smuggling, piracy and bunkering are top on the list of the crimes described by Air Vice Marshal Eko Osim as economic sabotage.

At a seminar for the junior course 76 on how to Police the maritime environment held on Friday by the department of maritime warfare, Armed Forces Command and Staff College, in Jaji Kaduna, Osim, revealed that crime in the territorial waters of the Gulf of Guinea has become sophisticated as the criminals keep devising various means to beat the law.

Catastrophe: Photojournalist Almost Lynched by Policemen in Lokoja for allege Bribe (Pictures)

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The officers of the Nigeria Police Force went violent against a photojournalist, Okanyi Enemali, who was alleged to have taken a shot of a policeman taking bribe. The incident took place in front of the Lokoja Specialist Hospital, in the evening of December 13, 2013, Friday.

About eight armed policemen were seen beating the helpless man for about 30 minutes, until he almost lost consciousness.

Ukraine-Russia loan talks said to be on up to $15 billion - sources

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Ukraine is in talks with Russia for a loan of as much as $15 billion as President Viktor Yanukovych prepares to head to Moscow after a weekend of mass protest in Kiev, two people familiar with the negotiations said.

The two sides are also discussing the price Ukraine pays for the natural gas it buys from its eastern neighbor, said the people who asked not to be identified because the talks haven’t been completed. Ukraine may receive as much as $5 billion this year, one of the people said. Russia’s finance ministry confirmed that the sides were negotiating a loan, without further details. Vitaliy Lukyanenko, Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov’s spokesman, declined to comment.

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Check out Signs Your Lover Isn't Meant To Be Your Future Partner

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Getting married is a life changing situation and something everybody wants to do right because nobody plans to walk down the aisle more than once…at least nobody within their right mind plans to.

If you're likely to walk down the aisle in the near future and with the woman you are seeing and you must be very sure she's the main one, here are qualities that when she's got, she may just not fit to the role.
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VIDE0: Nelson Mandela, Ex-South African leader buried in Qunu

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Dignitaries from around the world have gathered in South Africa to bid a final farewell to Nelson Mandela at his state funeral. The Prince of Wales has joined some 4,000 people at the service for South Africa's first African president, along with Mr Mandela's family unit members, African leaders and several heads of state. It marks the finish of 1st week of memorial events for the anti-apartheid hero which may have attracted 1000s of South Africans and world leaders.

Missing Or Not? Analysts Disagree On NNPC $49.8 Million Scandal

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In a letter to the President of Nigeria, the Central Bank Governor, Lamido Sanusi alleged that the NNPC didn't remit a total of 49.8 billion dollars in to the Federation Account between January 2012 and July 2013.

The news of this enormous sum missing from the State's coffers is coming on the heels of accussations against the Federal Government and its purported calm disposition towards corruption in government agencies.

EFCC Mad at Bode George, others’ release

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THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has described as “unfortunate” that the Supreme Court set aside the court judgment that jailed former chairman of the board of  Nigerian Ports Authority, Chief Olabode George and five former members.  The five directors of the NPA whose sentensing was also quashed are Aminu Dabo, Captain Oluwasegun Abidoye, Alhaji Abdullahi Tafida, Alhaji Zanna Maidaribe and Sule Aliyu, an Engineer.

The apex court discharged and acquitted them of corruption, inflation of contracts and contracts splitting, for which they had been convicted after prosecution by the anti-graft agency.  George, a Peoples Democratic Party chieftain, was the NPA chairman between 2001 and 2003 when the alleged offences were said to have been committed.

Video: See What happend to students caught watching Adult Flícks in the Classroom

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Students In Zimbabwe Being Beaten By Their Teacher After Being Caught Watching Adult Flícks On Their Cell Phones

See The Reason Obasanjo Is Angry With Presidnt Jonathan

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The controversial letter Chief Olusegun Obasanjo wrote to President Goodluck Jonathan has continued to generate ripples with a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Buruji Kashamu alleging that the former president took on the president for selfish reasons.

Obasanjo had in an 18-page letter dated December 2, 2013 accused President Jonathan of taking actions detrimental to the unity and progress of the country.

Buhari Talks about #OBJLetter

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The controversial letter Chief Olusegun Obasanjo wrote to President Goodluck Jonathan has continued to generate ripples with former Nigeria's Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) alleging that the good individuals of the country are equally  oppressed by the PDP regimes of both Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan.

Boko Haram Force Nigeria to import tomatoes from Benin..

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Importation of tomatoes from Benin Republic and other neighbouring countries by Nigerians particularly across the Seme border is on the increase following the Boko Haram insurgence in the North- East of the country famous for tomato farming. As a result, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has collected over N5million baggage fees from such imports in just two months.  A trip to Benin Republic by Financial Vanguard reporter, where tomato farms are rapidly springing up showed that the import of the vegetable has become a big business for both the producers in Benin Republic and buyers of the produce in Nigeria.

Chinese firms sign ₦117,280,000,000 ($733m) cement deal in Nigeria, Myanmar

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Two Chinese firms, Sinoma and CITIC Heavy Industries, have agreed deals totalling $733m to produce cement in Nigeria and Myanmar, respectively, as they expand in emerging markets overseas.

Reuters reported that Sinoma International Engineering Company Limited, a unit of China National Materials Company Limited, signed a $536m contract with Nigeria’s Dangote Cement Plc, Sinoma and National Materials said in separate statements on Thursday.

The inventor of the Cellular phone is Henry Sampson (African Man)

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The inventor of the Cellular phone is Henry Sampson, Jr. Sampson is an African-American from Jackson , Mississippi . He attended Morehouse College and transferred to Purdue. He received an MS in Engineering from the  University Of California.

U.S., Chinese warships narrowly prevent collision in South China Sea

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. guided missile cruiser operating in international waters in the South China Sea was forced to take evasive action last week to avoid a collision with a Chinese navy ship maneuvering nearby, the U.S. Pacific Fleet said in a statement on Friday.

The incident on December 5 involving the USS Cowpens came at a time of heightened tensions between the United States and China following Beijing’s declaration of an Air Defense Identification Zone in the East China Sea.

“Black November” was banned in Nigeria was a rumour + I’m not embarrassed acting gay" – Enyinna Nwigwe

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Popular for the role which  he played in the movie, “Games Men Play Reloaded”,  and the yet to be released  controversial “Black November” movie  which he co-produced with Jeta Amata, Enyinna Nwigwe originally did not set out to become an actor.

He delved into acting by accident, and today, he’s one of the hottest rising actors  in Nollywood. Often described as the “ladies man’ , Enyinna  who hails from Imo State takes Showtime Celebrity through his journey as a runaway model, instructor, actor and producer par excellence.

Video: 2 of the 6 men who ra*ped a 16 year old girl in Akure, open up on Camera.

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25 killed as Army, Boko Haram clash in Borno

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No fewer than 25 people suspected to be members of Boko Haram sect were killed, Thursday, in a clash with troops of the 7 Division, Nigerian Army at Ngauramari villages of Bama Local Government Area of Borno state.

Ngauramari is a small farming community along the Maiduguri- Bama – Firgi-Gwoza federal highway which had witnessed series of attacks and killing of over 20 motorists and passengers this week by suspected terrorists.

APC`s call for President Jonathan`s impeachment irresponsible, says PDP

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Abuja – The People’s Democratic Party P) has described the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) party’s call for the impeachment of President Goodluck Jonathan as irresponsible and immature.

The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Olisa Metuh, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.

Metuh said that the call by the APC was part of the party`s larger agenda to truncate the country`s democracy.

Be ready to face consequences of treason – Presidency warns APC

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The has Presidency has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) that it should be ready to face consequences of treason.
The was made known in a statement signed by the President Goodluck Jonathan’s Special Adviser,  Reuben Abati.
The Statement read thus

”We have noted with utter disdain, the reckless and  irresponsible call by the APC on Sunday for the National Assembly to commence impeachment proceedings against President Goodluck Jonathan.

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Video: "We steal because you never stoned us for it" - Gov. Rotimi Amaechi

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Speaking at a tribute event for Nelson Mandela in Lagos on Friday, Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi said the reason political office holders steal is because citizens let them.

"Even the musicians, you're singing about us, the leaders? If you see a thief and you allow him to be stealing, what do you do? You have stoned nobody that's why we are stealing. Who have you stoned? We came out and you started dancing, the oil subsidy, we told you they stole N2.3trillion, what did you do? Instead you're protesting. The oil subsidy that is not reaching the poor, few individuals are going away with the money, you have done nothing, you are mourning Madiba, 95 years.

Nelson Mandela was buried today December 15th: See Pics from Nelson Mandela's funeral (Photo Gallery)

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Nelson Mandela was buried today December 15th at his ancestral home in Qunu after a four-hour state funeral service today that has been attended by 5,000 people including Bill Clinton, Oprah Winfrey, Richard Branson and Prince Charles   There was a fly-past and 21-gun salute as his body was lowered in to the ground. 

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Leader of Bratstvo party declared internationally wanted - Ukraine's Interior Ministry

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Dmitry Korchynsky, the leader of the radical Bratstvo (Brotherhood) party, has been declared internationally wanted.

"I am sure that this person's whereabouts will be established shortly and due measures will be taken," chief of the ministry's criminal search department Vasyl Paskal has said.

"We also have reports saying that individual members of Korchynsky's organization - 15 people - lived in his office. He used these individuals during most radical actions," the official said.

I Don't Need A Response From Jonathan - Obasanjo

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As the Presidency prepares a reply to the 18-page letter written by former President Olusegun Obasanjo to President Goodluck Jonathan on the state of the nation, indications emerged, yesterday, that the former leader was not expecting any reply but action from Jonathan.

A competent source told Sunday Vanguard that Obasanjo was more
interested in Jonathan addressing the core issues he raised in his letter rather than getting a reply to his damning missive, entitled, ‘Before it is too late’.

VIDE0 POST: Nelson Mandela, Ex-South African leader buried in Qunu

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Photos from Nelson Mandela's funeral

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Niger State: Man arrested with human skull

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The long arm of the law has caught up with  a 23- -year- old man, Musa Ibrahim Kamuku, following his arrest and detention in a Police cell by the authorities of the  Niger State Police Command, over  allegation of being in possession of a human head.  Luck ran against the suspect,   who hailed from Tegina,  in Rafi Local Government Area of the state, when he mistakenly  called a wrong telephone number belonging to one comrade Abdullahi  Akayaga, former Chairman, Nigerian Union of Teachers in the local government areas.
This was contained in a news bulletin issued by the Niger State government, a copy of which was obtained by the Saturday  Tribune on Friday, in Minna, the state capital.

Strange! Na*ked bath in ‘Pool of Bethesda’ (Photos)

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 The news fly all around and the hitherto serene community becomes busy playing host to people from far and near seeking miracle healing to their ailments in a stream that sprang up suddenly.

The physically challenged, the aged, young, men and women including people with different kinds of sicknesses throng the pool in droves, dip themselves naked in the 3-4feet deep stagnated water, wash the ailing parts of their bodies believing they are healed.

Although the testimonies were not forth coming, the lame, blind still assisted with mixed feelings, believed that they will be healed.
The mysterious pool, called Orimiri located in a forest about 3km from the Nachi bus-stop along Onitsha/Enugu old road, allegedly heals all kinds of ailments after it was discovered by a Fulani herdsman recently.
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Google buys military company that made robots for Pentagon

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On Friday Google confirmed that it had completed the purchase of Boston Dynamics, a military grade robotic engineering company that has designed mobile research robots for the Pentagon (VIDEO).

Executives at the Internet giant are very cautious about what exactly they plan to do with their robot collection, but Boston Dynamics and its machines can bring significant cachet to Google’s robotic efforts.

Boston Dynamics was founded in 1992 by Marc Raibert, a former professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Video Post: Healthy 96 Years Old Grandma dances with Grandchildren.

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Thousands rally in Odessa in support of accession to Customs Union (CIS), Eurasian.

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Thousands of people in the southern Ukrainian city of Odessa rallied on Saturday, December 14, in support of their country’s accession to the Customs Union created by Belarus, Kazakhstan and Russia.

The demonstrators walked along the streets in what they called a March for Alternative, chanting “Odessa for the Customs Union,”

“Away with the Orange Plague,” “We take no orders from the West” and “No to Eurohysteria!” They urged the Ukrainian authorities to resolve disputable issues concerning European integration in a referendum.

Check out China's first lunar rover, lands on moon. (Video)

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A space module carrying China's first lunar rover landed on the moon Saturday, state television showed, a major step for the emerging superpower's ambitious space programme. (PHOTO, VIDEO)

The first-ever Chinese spacecraft landed on the moon on Saturday, state television reported.

The successful landing of the Chang'e-3 spacecraft, at 1311 GMT, makes China only the third nation to land a spacecraft on the moon, after the United States and the former Soviet Union.

"Hmmn, what I want to achieve In The Industry"- Noolywood Actress Mercy Aigbe

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Popular Yoruba actress, Mercy Aigbe doesn’t really need any introduction. She is one of the hottest actresses in Nigeria movie industry, has featured in an uncountable number of movies and has made the news for both professional and personal reasons. OSEYIZA OOGBODO tasked her on the secret of her success.

It’s very difficult to become a truly
successful actress. What did you do to make it?

Paul Walker’s younger Brother Cody Asked To Replace Paul In 'Fast & Furious 7' Remaining Scenes

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In a poignant tribute to the star, Paul Walker’s younger brother Cody, 25, who has worked as a movie stuntman, has been asked by Fast & Furious 7 producers to step in and film the final scenes of the movie, which has been shutdown following the actor’s tragic passing on Nov. 30.

 

“Producers had a string of meetings right after Paul’s death,” a source close to the production exclusively tells MailOnline.

Nigerian Man, changes to Woman, Shows off his/her Hot body via twitter. (Pics)

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Miss Sahhara was born a male, name - Clifford Oche.

But now he is one hell of a sexy woman and has been flaunting her hot bod on Twitter, saying:

• she misses Nigerian weddings, 
• that what she loved most about Mandela was his smile,
• how guys that hate her are nuts! That they should keep the insults and compliments coming, cos they encourage her more!

D’banj's August visit to Friend (Photos)

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 D’banj this evening paid his friends, the Okunoren twins a courtesy visit at their fashion house. His friends, the Okunoren twins are the ones behind the N3.7m suit he wore not too long ago.

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Labour Party Dumps Gbenga Daniel

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The Labour Party has dismissed the immediate past Ogun State governor, Gbenga Daniel, from its fold.
The party announced the dismissal in a statement jointly signed by its Ogun State Chairman, Simeon Olabode, and Secretary, Sunday Oginni.

Mr. Daniel, elected two-term governor on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state was expelled from the Nigerian ruling party for alleged anti-party activities. He joined the Peoples Party of Nigeria, PPN, just before the 2011 general elections, before joining the Labour Party, alongside many of his supporters, after the election.

Things To Search For When Choosing wrist watches

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A wrist watch is a strange possession really. 

Most of us obtain a watch for the only real intent behind telling enough time, but after some time our wrist watch becomes more than just an occasion piece on our wrists, it becomes part of us. How often times perhaps you have gone each day without your wrist watch and it just doesn't feel right? Wrist watches can be found in so many styles and designs that it's as easy to obtain the option right as it is to obtain it wrong. Based on what you are looking for in a wrist watch should be determined by the features and style of watch that you go for.

Nollywood Actor Marries Sugar Mama (Mother of 2) In Abuja; Family Refuses To Attend Wedding

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Younger brother of Nigerian movie producer Kunle Afolayan, Aremu Afolayan, has married his wealthy lover in Abuja.  The actor who has been romantically associated with several older women in the past and he has finally tied the knot with one.  Based on reliable sources, Aremu Afolayan married a separated mother of two, Mrs Olayinka Kafilat in Abuja with few people in attendance.

KAI: Snake Bites Tip Of Man's Pen_s As He Sits Down On Public Toilet

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Kwabena Nkrumah ‘nearly collapsed’ when he peered down into the toilet and saw his attacker (not shown) — who looked ready for seconds. A Ghanaian man was left in absolute agony after a “big, black snake” bit his joystick as he sat down on a public toilet. Kwabena Nkrumah was attending to nature’s call in Faaman, Ashanti Region, last Wednesday when the hungry serpent emerged from the bowl and locked its jaws onto the tip of his manhood, reports GhanaWeb.

My Oranges Are My Selling Point – Nollywood Star, Chiege Alisigwe [Pic]

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Chiege Alisigwe came into limelight after starring alongside Ramsey Nuoah in the blockbuster movie ‘My Love’ in 1998. She has since become one of the most-sought-after actresses in Nollywood. In this interview, the delectable actress talks about her NGO, which she recently set up to cater for the welfare of the less -privileged people in our society as well as her plans to establish a studio among other issues.

Beyonce Features Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie In New Album

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Beyonce has dropped a fresh album over the night called Beyonce on iTunes. The album has 32 tracks and one of it; Flawless featured Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.Her speech about feminism and the roles women play in the society by her were found in the track. She is also be McDougall of Half Of A Yellow Sun, that has been also turned into a movie. Eledumare bless Chimamanda.

Nigerian Police clueless about pepper hawkers who were tortured in Ejigbo

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Despite the Chairman of Ejigbo Local Council Area, Kehinde Bamigbetan, revealing that the incident happened in the central market, Iyana Ejigbo, Ejigbo in February 2013, and was carried out by the vigilante protecting the market, the Nigerian police say they have no clue yet on the location or the gang that carried out the torture of both women.
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GrowUpGuys: Ex-Boyfriend Leaks Girlfriends Nu'de Photos On Twitter For Breaking Up With Him

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 This is very poor of youths of nowadays. Often, we do see ex-boyfriends dripping u-nclad images of the girlfriends.When will girls actually learn to prevent taking un-clad images shot with  their boyfriends?But, why are these heartless guys doing these for their ex?

2 Weeks to Marriage: Man Electrocuted While Hanging On to of A Moving Train

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A person simply identified as Saidi, whose marriage is scheduled for Dec. 21, was on Thursday night electrocuted while sitting on a moving passenger-train. The incident occurred while the overloaded Lagos-Ogun train was heading for Iju from Agege, both in Lagos.

Saidi came in contact with an electrical wire that passed through the rail line. He, however, did not die but laid on the top of train, panting, and was brought down at Iju Train Station by several other passengers. The train was delayed at the station to enable the man to be brought down.

VIDE0: Le*sbian ra*ped & tortured in order to correct them from les*bianism

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The community believes homosexuality is bad and abnormal so the solution is to rape them in order to correct them.. Watch this and you will be shocked.

Nigerians Led By Prof. Wole Soyinka Honor Mandela In Lagos.

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Nigerians from all hikes of life pay excellent tributes to late South-African anti-apartheid symbol, Nelson Mandela. The event which took place at the Freedom Park in Lagos was hosted by Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka. Several authors, poets, activists and neighborhood and spiritual leaders sang tracks, poetry and engages in dance shows at the event.

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New Discovery: Goat with a Human Face (video)

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A lot of Mysterious Scenes have been happening lately. Well, this is one of those signs of end time I guess

Buy African Food Neatly to Save Money

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How I Buy African Food To Save money

Many families today have been experiencing so much penny-pinching that they have to tighten their belts as the recession is completely swing. So, saving any sum of money on major monthly expenses like groceries can be extremely helpful as well as very healthy too. Having cheaper meals does definitely not imply that you are going to have unhealthy or bland meals. It just implies that you have resorted to  smart shopping. Below are some suggestions to help you cut costs when you buy African food from grocery stores online. They'll be very useful to you in saving on your monthly expenses.

Video Post: Students caught watching Adult Flícks in the Classroom

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Watch Collector: Getting Discount Watches

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Watches certainly are a huge element of our lives.

We put them on to inform the time. We put them on to be fashionable. We put them on for other functions that they may perform, such as for example listening to music, using a calculator function to them or taking pictures. The watches that we wear say a lot about who we are as a person. People who sport fashionable watches are seen as trendy. Those who wear whimsical watches are regarded as being youthful. Sporting an expensive watch may show that you are classy.
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