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It’s not always easy to know when a guy is in love with you for real. But there are certain things he starts doing differently that gives him away. It’s tough. But there is an easy way of finding out if he loves you. Guys, without even realising it, have at least nine “tells” that let you know they’re crazy about you. In other words, they start acting really strange … 1) They Follow You Everywhere: Okay, no, they don’t follow you around in a really creepy, stalker-ish way. But all of a sudden, they’re ready to accompany you everywhere – even on shopping trips! So weird. One moment you couldn’t get him off his video game, and now he’s ready to be at your beck and call. 2) They Talk About The Future: Usually, it’s really difficult to get a guy to talk about the future. Whether they’re blasting zombies on their video games or shouting at their favourite sports teams, guys often prefer to live in the moment. 3) They’ll Let You Dress T

    There is nothing as interesting as financial harmony. It makes you deal with issues regarding money amicably. Also, it makes your home void of debt. Many couples are lavish and foolish spenders. They channel their income on things they don’t need and end up nagging after a while. Do a quick research on why couples have issues, you will get enough responses on money related issues. Below are five financial mistakes couples make and tips on how to avoid making such mistakes. 1. Living far above their means Couples do things that don’t really add up. For instance, you are making 100k in a month and you are in a rented apartment where you pay like 60k monthly. That alone is already making you bin debt, except you have other means. They go for houses, cars, clothes, gadgets that are way above their income. There is actually no big deal in living large, but do so when you are making more than 4times your income. You could get nice things t

The Nigeria Army has dismissed a vow by the Boko Haram sect to bomb Abuja in a new video clip with a wave of hand and described it as propaganda and empty threat. In the new video clip released by the terrorist group, one of the members who was among those the Federal Government swapped for the 82 recently released Chibok schoolgirls, boasted that his members are prepared to bomb Abuja, adding that they would never enter into any dialogue for peace with the Federal Government. But responding in a statement released by Army spokesperson, Brigadier General Sani Usman, the army described the threat as a mere strategy by the terrorists not only to seek public attention but also to seek significance. The statement read, “The attention of Nigerian Army has been drawn to two video clips released by one of the released Boko Haram terrorists in exchange for the abducted Chibok school girls. “In the first clip the terrorist, among other thing

They Opened Our Doors With Force, Bringing In Cows To Eat Our Seedlings Before these attacks drove everyone out, Uatsor used to be a peaceful village and a farming hub. Meraba, a displaced farmer and civil servant who took Ripples Nigeria round select portions of affected farmlands in the now deserted Uatsor village explained that the farmers have suffered two major attacks which led to the burning of houses, loss of lives and destruction of farmlands. “About this time last year when they attacked us, we reached out to the government, and they provided us with security. Early this year, however, these people started coming again with their cattle, grazing on our farmlands. And this time, we saw them with guns and other sophisticated weapons.” The villagers, immediately, called on the government again, but unfortunately, the government couldn’t give them adequate security this time. “One day, they just decided to kill, and that w

Igbo youths label Okorocha anti-Igbo for saying APC’ll win Anambra gov poll Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha has been lambasted and dubbed anti-Igbo by the National Association of Igbo Youths for saying that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will emerge winner of the coming November 18 governorship election in Anambra State. Okorocha was alleged to have vowed that nothing would stop the APC from taking over Anambra State in the November 18 governorship poll as well as making inciting statements against the state Governor Willie Obiano. But the National Association of Igbo Youths, unhappy with Okorocha’s alleged statements, said in a release by its national publicity secretary and national secretary, that the Imo State governor was a threat to the security and stability of Anambra and the entire South-East. “The attention of National Association of Igbo Youths been drawn to the threats, inflammatory and inciting statement made b

The Senate has passed the 2017 Appropriation Bill with a total budget estimates of ₦7,441,175,486,758. Details later…

  The Senator representing Abia-North at the National Assembly, Mao Ohuabunwa, on Tuesday, said the transfer of power from President Muhammadu Buhari to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is unclear. Ohuabunwa had raised a point of order after President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki; and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, separately read a letter from President Buhari informing the legislature of his medical vacation in the United Kingdom. In the letter, Buhari said the duration of his leave was indefinite. The President also said in the letter that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo would “coordinate” the governance of the country during his absence. The letter read, “In compliance with Section 145 (1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), I wish to inform the distinguished Senate that I will be away for a scheduled medical follow-up with my doctors in London. The length of my stay w

A middle aged Nigerian man has discovered that a young man he raised from birth and who is now 32 years old is not his biological son, after all. The Nigerian man who resides in the United Kingdom, Mr. Oscar, was forced to arrange for a DNA test to determine the paternity of his erstwhile son, Valentine, when his wife allegedly told their presumed son that Oscar was not likely to be Valentine’s biological father. Valentine had dragged his supposed dad, Oscar, to a DNA test centre in Britain after his mother informed him a month ago that the man who had brought him up for the last 32 years may not actually be his dad. As a doting father, Oscar had brought Valentine to England from Nigeria and put him through school. Valentine and his ‘dad’ Oscar at his graduation from university in Britain. When the result of the DNA test was read to him, Oscar wailed in agony as the results said there w

Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer stories from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond ahead of the opening of the summer window   MAHREZ WANTS LEICESTER EXIT Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez wants to leave the King Power Stadium this summer . The Algeria international vowed to remain with the Foxes this season, but believes he has now honoured an agreement made last summer and should be allowed to move on. Tottenham, Arsenal and Chelsea are likely to be interested in the 2016 PFA Player of the Year. BARCA EYE DI MARIA MOVE Barcelona are eyeing a summer move for Paris Saint-Germain winger Angel Di Maria, according to  Mundo Deportivo . The Camp Nou outfit are looking to replace Arda Turan, and despite Di Maria's connections to Real Madrid, his friendship with Lionel Messi and Javier Mascherano could help to push a deal over the line. The Blaugrana are also eyeing Marco Reus, Bernardo Silva and Vitolo as a

Russell and Wendy Davison   A grieving husband who slept next to his wife’s dead body in their bedroom for six days says he couldn’t bear to see her taken off to a mortuary in a body bag. Leasing agent Russell Davison’s wife Wendy died at their home in Derby, England, after a 10-year battle with cervical cancer. He said he was determined to keep her at home with their four children and not hand her over to a funeral director. The dad now wants to reassure others that staying close to a loved one’s dead body is nothing to be scared of. Russell said he washed and dressed Wendy’s body and placed it in a coffin – which he called a “cocoon” – in the couple’s bedroom. And Russell insists it should be “the way we treat our dead,” saying it allowed him and the boys to come to terms with their devastating loss. Russell said: “Wendy died very peacefully, fully seda

French President-elect Emmanuel Macron   US President Donald Trump congratulated Emmanuel Macron on his French election victory during a call on Monday, the White House said. He spoke with “the French president-elect to congratulate him on his victory,” White House spokesman Sean Spicer said. The Republican president had tweeted his congratulations to the 39-year-old centrist Macron on Sunday, saying he looked forward to working with him.

Diego Maradona led Argentina to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa Photo: AFP   Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has been appointed as the new coach of second-division Emirati side Al-Fujairah, he said on Sunday. “These are my new colours,” Maradona, 56, wrote on his Facebook page alongside a picture of himself holding the club’s red and white jersey with his name and number 10 on the back. The 1986 World Cup winner was in charge of the Argentina national team from 2008 to 2010. He then spent a year with another UAE-based club, Al Wasl, between 2011 and 2012.

President Buhari after Juma’at service in Abuja... on Friday   *Adesina says doctors will determine duration President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday night left Nigeria for London where he is scheduled to consult with his doctors. According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, the duration of Buhari’s stay in London will be determined by his doctors. Adesina however said the President had transmitted a letter to the National Assembly as required by law. The statement read, “President Muhammadu Buhari proceeds to London tonight for follow-up medical consultation with his doctors. “He had planned to leave Sunday afternoon, but decided to tarry a bit, due to the arrival of 82 Chibok girls who arrived Abuja earlier in the day. “The President wishes to assure all Nigerians that there is no cause for worry. “He is very grateful for the prayers and good wishes o