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For Hindu followers, it is an act of devotion; but at the Thiruthani Murugan temple and others across India, there are millions to be made from heads that are shaved and smothered with turmeric paste.

Some days, there are hundreds of disciples waiting before dawn at the hilltop shrine west of Chennai to take part in the centuries-old traditional offering to the gods.

As they ask the deities for good fortune and health, temple attendants collect the hairs for sale to be used for wigs or fashion industry hair extensions.


India has long been the world’s biggest exporter of human hair — in money terms — and businesses say the country earns several hundred million dollars a year from its high quality hairs.

China and Russia are serious rivals in terms of volume.

European countries are the biggest customers, but a lot is also sold in the rest of Asia, the United States and even Africa.




There are about 10 major temples, and other smaller ones in India with a cut of the market. Some villages also c…

Again! Mugabe Dozes off In Public As Wife Chastises Spokesperson stunned Zanu PF crowd and a television audience Saturday, her husband , missed it because he was dozing off.

Grace was shouting the information ministry permanent secretary down for allegedly influencing the State media to ignore her philanthropic work while reserving good coverage for others.


Charamba has previously said President Mugabe's apparent sleepy postures would in fact be an attempt by his boss to avoid direct light onto his tired eyes.

But Saturday was one of the chilliest days of the current winter period with neither sunlight nor artificial light at the time to pin the blame on.

Abuja - If employers in the oil and gas industry do not address certain industrial issues and anti-labor practices within 21 days, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has threatened to go on nationwide strike. 

According to reports, the association’s resolve was contained in a statement signed by Fortune Obi, its national public relations officer, after its Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting in Abuja. 

X3M Music presents the visual for the smashing hit single from its artist Praiz and he calls this one “Me & You” which features Ghana’s rap heavy weight Sarkodie.

Click Play below!

Lagos was ground to a standstill last Saturday as the crème de la creme of society, and top industry stakeholders converged at the prestigious Eko Hotels and Suites for the premiere of the epic romance, Tatu.
 The suspense-filled movie produced and directed by the award-winning producer, Don Omope, was adapted from a novel of the same title, written by Dr Abraham Nwankwo,former Director-General of the Debt Management Office (DMO). The premiere was attended by the stellar cast and crew, Nollywood’s finest, and other movie lovers. Among them were Executive Producer, Dr. Abramham Nwankwo and his wife, Donald and Onari Duke, Segun Arinze, Honorable Desmond Elliott, YAW, Bucci Franklin, Afeez Oyetoro (Uncle Saka), Kene Mkparu, Managing Director of FilmOne Distribution, Cynthia Uchenna Onwuka; Head Creative Industry Group of the Bank of Industry, Tolu Lord Tanner, Yomi Casual, and Yolanda Okereke to name a few. Shot in scenic locations across Lagos and Ibadan, Tatu, slated for release in cinem…

Following the announcement of MTV Shuga’s return to Nigeria, the award winning international drama series will be opening its doors to acting hopefuls as it sets out to discover new talent in Nigeria.

The show, which has had five successful seasons; Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa, focuses on real issues affecting young people and tells hard-hitting stories that revolve around contraception, sexual health, family planning and social issues.

Auditions for the long-running Pan-African drama series are open to Nigerian residents aged 18+ and will be held:


Date: Saturday 12 August
Time: 9 am
Venue: Planet One, Maryland, Ikeja, Lagos.

The auditions will be open from 9 am until 6 pm. Participants will be required to provide one Head Shot photograph (Minimum size 4×6 inches) and a form of photo identification, such as a Passport, Driver’s License, National ID Card or Student ID Card.





Hopefuls are advised to arrive early, to guarantee their spot, as the audition will be held for one day only.

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August is the 'New January'......Welcome to a new month of awesomeness, a month Abuja's Biggest Online Grocery Store - Nkataa.commarks her 3rd Anniversary.
Come and join them as they celebrate 3 years of first class customer service and convenience at its peak.
A business is nothing without its customers and nobody knows this like Nkataa. That's why this month isn't about the company; but about the massive love, support and loyalty shown by its customers. Nkataa has made it through its most difficult moments because of you. For that, Nkataa says Thank You.
The entire month is filled with fun activities and of course mega super deals and giveaways. 👇






Timeline: · 6th of August - Nkataa at Delphino Picnic · 7th of August - Celebrating the Legendary Mr. Nkataa (Launching New Meals & Super Giveaways) · 12th of August - Nkataa at CKM Rave Party · 13th of August - Nkataa Soccer Cup Competition
All of these and much more await our loyal customers.
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This viral video shows a Colombian model being forced to strip dance by police officers who cheered her on while on detention for drunken behavior.


Watch the video below...

Bobrisky's style is gradually evolving and he'll probably be coming back home to Nigeria with his surgically tranformed butt, as he claims, and heeled shoes.

The Biafra Zionist Federation, BZF, has on Monday July 31 announced the split of south east from Nigeria by announcing an interim ‎government to run the affairs of Biafra. The self-acclaimed president of Biafra, Barr. Benjamin Onwuka made this known at a press briefing in Enugu, Daily Post reports. 

Onwuka declared: “I am the President of Biafra; we have formed an interim government that will be in place till the next 30 days. “The interim government will take off tomorrow, August 1 and last till August 31, 2017, that is 30 days.