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The Nollywood actress/musician posted this picture via Instagram with the caption…” I love the painz of Tattoo #POKO#
The picture is obviously the making of her famous back tattoo which she called 'Battered heart'. The tattoo took up most of her upper back.

http://gistville.com/2012/10/photo-tonto-dikeh-in-pain-as-she-gets-new-tattoo/

Koolking: Hey Mitchyy, thanks a lot. I have been practically listening to Adele "Don't you remember". The song gives me memories too beautiful to realise she is gone. It's been difficult accepting she was a shadow in my life. Thank you for these tips.

I'm glad it helped. You'll be fine. *hugs*

caseless: Breakup? The worst form of heartbreak for me is when i'm barred or prevented from accessing the pothole in between her legs...and that's followed by a breakup from me...shap-shap. Op, number 11.call d police whenever u see her to refund ur money, since there was no return on investment.

Is that what a relationship is to you? I pity her sha

Omogbhollahorn: #7. Do not listen to 'Adele -
Someone like you' on repeat
I guess that's self-explanatory.
You so funny i guess ur female fwends made u c diz point

Nahh. I know what that song does to me even though I'm not experiencing a heartbreak at the moment. Its better to make Adele and other Adele-like singers your enemy during that period.

ekeneobih: i just had my heart broken by a close dear...but this write have really helped me a lot by putting me through on what not to do...bravoooo

That's the spirit. You'll be fine

horlajide: No. 7 made me crack up tho!

@ OP just in case you're contemplating another thread on "9 things you MUST do after a breakup" state No. 7 like this
7 - Make sure Taylors Swift's Never Getting back together is on repeat!!!!!

Lmao

victorD3: Why was poster often using "HE" as the heart breaker??

Because always using he/she in every line would make the article appear clumsy. Besides, HE is sometimes used to generalize rather than SHE. The article affects both genders

mediainspired: @Poster, u forgot to add that in looking for a new mate, after ur relationship-free period, DON'T GET A REBOUND GUY/BABE OR SOMEONE THAT REMINDS U OF HIM/HER. It's a good time to step up the ante & pick a better mate than he/she eva was, cos u'll suddenly realize u were too good for him/her &had only been pricing urself cheap all d while. But dat is wen U were not d guilty party, in which case karma awaits u somehow, somewhere, someday. It's pity most dont realise how true dis is. If d more xperienced ones wuld be sincere wit demselves, dey'll tell d young &restless serial heartbreakers: 'I remember, I remember...& I wish, I wish' Esp in relatnships were sumone gave his all for years, & d other thot he/she was a smartie

Ok. Thanks. It's similar to what I wrote in #6 though

promire2004: Nice thread poster....*thumbs up*

Thanks dear

M M M: Go 2 a motel & carry 2 ashawo day break

-Lol. One thing you should NEVER do

Breakups can be a very difficult experience. You’re crying, confused, and your heart feels like it’s in a million pieces. It’s not called heartbreak for nothing. But learn to let it go. The world has something better in store for you. But while you’re waiting here are 9 things you shouldn't do after a breakup.

Ready to hear them? Cool, let's go

#1. Don't Stalk him/her
You're way too smart to stalk him or her physically after your breakup. Of course you are...BUT...on social media? That's tempting. Facebook, Twitter, BBM(blackberry messenger), instagram, his/her blog. Never! Do you really want to torture yourself with each new female friend he adds and see cute little comments from babes/guys you know were interested in him/her in the past? You don't need to know where he or she's going or who he or she's going with. It hurts. Move on.

#2. Don't Stay friends
There is no way you can remain friends with an ex if you still have feelings for him. You can eventually be friends but not immediately after a breakup. Haba! Give yourself some time. Remaining friends only gives him/her permission to treat you like crap while he/she borrows money from you, has occasional sex with you when he can’t find anyone else, and sometimes lean on you for emotional support when he has a bad day! Accept the truth. He’s not going to change his mind and realize breaking up with you was a bad idea. He’s just going to use you until he finds someone to take your place. So please, DO NOT stay friends with him for now!

#3. Do not Isolate yourself
You're way too fabulous and amazing to be shut-in. Do not stay cooped inside your room all day with the blinds shut. You'll do yourself more harm than good. Get out! Go to the beach on its busiest days. (We have so many in Nigeria, especially in lagos). Attend events, not those emotional stage plays. Take some risks! Meet with some of your crazy energetic friends at the club. Wear red lipstick and some killer stillettos and work it because you can.

#4. Don't waste energy on revenge
Revenge is utter crap. Don't get even. Get over it.

#5. Do not tell "your story" to everyone
Almost everyone falls victim to this. Hold back. Don't tell everybody how you've been wronged. Boooooooooring! Save it. The longer you hold on to "your story" and keep soliciting sympathy, the longer it will take you to move forward...and we don't want your friends to dump you, too. (That doesn't mean you shouldn't talk to someone about it. The emphasis here is telling 'EVERYONE').

#6. Don't be "on the hunt"
Don't jump on the relationship bandwagon too soon. Contrary to the general belief, the best way to get over a guy/lady is not to date another one immediately. Take your time. Enjoy your new Freedom.

#7. Do not listen to 'Adele - Someone like you' on repeat
I guess that's self-explanatory.

#8. Don’t think your Facebook page is going to convince him to come back
I have a friend who made up a boyfriend just to make her ex jealous. She changed her status, her photos, she changed her BBM display picture and Facebook profile picture to her and a hot dude hugging tightly. But what did the ex think? When i asked him, i discovered he didn't even notice. So, yes, in most cases, it doesn't work.

#9. Do not turn to alcohol
Drowning our sorrows in bottles of beer can sometimes seem pretty appealing. The chances are, you’ll get drunk and then make one or more of the other mistakes on this list.

Know someone going through a heartbreak? Please share with them

http://www.gistville.com/2012/10/breakups-9-things-you-should-never-ever-do-after/

Its Toke baby o. Lol. I like her style tho but the pics look too airbrushed.

hardbody: I do all of this to you, but still do not categorize you as a friend, so where do i fit in.

Your statement is even a bit confusing now. Did you mean 'but still categorise you as a friend'?

Use your imagination for number 12 jor. Lol

hardbody: I do all of this to you, but still do not categorize you as a friend, so where do i fit in.

All of this to me? Indeed! Have we met before? *rolls eyes*

People pls help o

Here are some common simple signs to detect if your friend likes you more than a friend.

 

1. Your friend is very happy and lively when you are together. You can see it in his or her eyes.

2. Your friend is always available for you, he or she will even cancel an appointment for you.

3. Your friend is excited when you make a phone call, he or she will not even attempt to cut your phone conversation.

4. Your friend is always looking out for you without any reason.

5. Your friend will ask you who is your crush or what do you want from a man or lady, and if you ask why, your friend will just tell you that someone was asking.

6. Your friend is always inviting you to eat in a restaurant, hang out at the beach or watch movies together.

7. Your friend will try to make you jealous to know if you care.

8. Your friend will do the things you like even though he or she doesn’t do that before. Your friend will only do that because of your company.

9. Your friend is always touching you or holding your hands.

10. Your friend is asking about your family and yourself and your plans in the future. He/she tries to be close to everyone you know.

11. Your friend will not run out of questions and stories for you. Even if your friend is a shy type, your friend will make a way to have something to talk about, even if its repeated many times. There’s always a topic to chat about online or physically.

12. He/she gets really dressed up when going to see you and then act surprised or dismissive when you say ‘You look nice’. (Really? Indeed! or Oh, I actually planned going somewhere from your place but changed my mind.)

13. You will catch your friend staring at you. Because when a person is in love, it’s very difficult to control looking at someone he or she likes.

After you see the signs, If you like your friend to be more than a friend, you can wait until your friend confirms it to you. If your friend becomes extra sweet and thoughtful, become extra sweet and thoughtful also, that way, your friend will have the courage to tell you what he or she feels.

If you don’t like the acts of your friend and you just want to maintain the friendship, distance a little, but not too much, that will give your friend a signal that you don’t like a relationship more than friendship.

Cheers!!!

http://gistville.com/2012/10/13-signs-your-friend-is-in-love-with-you/

(Source: www.naijapose.com)
On-Air diva and TV host, Toke Makinwa shows off some hot poses on her recently-launched blog; The Toke Makinwa. Here are a few of the pictures.

Trends will come and go, but these are the items that will loyally serve you year after year….

1. Blazer – A classic black blazer is a must for every woman. A tailored blazer is classic, feminine and looks great on all body types. To look your best, tall women should pick longer blazers, while petite women should wear shorter styles. . Pair it with anything: jeans, little dresses, trousers, skirts. Make sure to find one that fits you well and accentuates your waist—you don’t want it to look like it’s swallowing you


2. Scarf – A scarf adds a classy touch to any outfit whether you are headed to work or out with friends. Even if you’re wearing a basic T-shirt and jeans, use accessories like a printed scarf as the ‘bright’ piece to complete your look. It can also save you in one of those awkward days you get a stain from your MP. You simple take it off your head or neck and tie it over the stain. Trust me, every woman needs this in her wardrobe.


3. Dark Jeans - Jeans, pants, skirts — whatever bottoms you are wearing should fit right. You don’t want baggy clothes that make you look bigger than you are, nor do you want tight ones that show all your imperfections. Dark colors will slim your look.


4. High heels - Your legs will look longer and leaner in a great pair of heels. Pick a pair of classic pumps like the one in the picture above or trendy platform sandals and you are good to go.


5. Quality bag- Bags are the most important thing a woman should have as an accessory because it is a thing in which she carries all her other accessories, so it is important to keep in view that your bag is pretty to show off and also very much functional according to occasion. Pick a roomy, medium-sized bag that you can carry to the office and on the weekends.


5. Go-to piece of jewelry - Select one piece of jewelry that you love and wear it often. It should be neutral or multi-colored so that it goes with everything in your closet.


6. Little Black Dress (LBD) – Every woman knows she should have a little black dress, but it’s important to invest in one that’s special. Look for a dress with a detail—an interesting sleeve, an embellished belt—that makes it unique. And remember that finding the right fit is important!


7. Ballet Flats - I love a 4? stiletto just as much as the next Louboutin-loving girl, but it’s my ballet flats that I turn to time and time again for ease, comfort and weekend casual.


8. Classic White Shirt - This perennial favorite will never go out of style. Paired with denim or a slim pencil skirt, the button-down white shirt exudes elegance.


9. Eye wear/Sunglasses - Everything checked? Yes…Oops where are your new shades gal? Don’t forget to put them in your sack otherwise you can be eye caught through a direct eye contact, so keep them always covering your killer eyes. Well sunglasses also help your eyes from too much light exposure, but you must never forget the original reason for having them.


10. Safety pins – Lol. You might be wondering why this came under the list. Yes, you might not realise this but this is a very important fashion piece. Why? I can never be caught without at least one of these because they always come in handy. You never can tell when that gorgeous dress you are putting on will have a little tear. With the help of this, you’ll be saved a whole lot of embarrassment and worries.

http://gistville.com/2012/10/10-fashion-things-every-woman-must-have/

Source: (www.234direct.com)

Deadline: 25 October, 2012
Open to: Researchers with at least have a BA degree in relevant fields (e.g. education, sociology, etc.) and has proven expertise in data mining and large dataset handling
Remuneration: up to USD 4,000

The Education Support Program of the Open Society Foundations seeks the support up to six junior researchers to collect Comenius Programme selection results data from country managing authorities.

Tasks

Visiting the web-site of National Agencies, or the Education, Audiovisual, and Culture Executive Agency from where to compile all the available selection results and programme review reports for the Comenius actions, for the 2007-2012, in the available format. Each researcher will be responsible for collecting the data from 5 to 6 countries. Country allocations will be done considering the language competences of researchers.
Identify the data gaps, and contact the respective National Authority in view of obtaining the missing data.
In the next step researchers will coding the collected selection results data using a common format provided by OSF. This will include at least information on: project number, lead country, project country code, candidate, city of the candidate, address, zip code, result, budget allocated, etc.
Researchers submit brief report on the data mining outcomes using a standardised template provided by ESP, which will state the nature of missing data, if any.
Researchers submit the final dataset according to the standardised format.
Eligibility

Researchers with at least have a BA degree in relevant fields (e.g. education, sociology, etc.) and has proven expertise in data mining and large dataset handling.

Remuneration

Each Junior Research consultant will receive a lump sum fee of up to USD 4,000 upon the fulfilled of the above tasks. This fee shall include all project related costs. Researchers are also expected to attend a research meeting in the first part of December 2012. The costs of this event will be covered by ESP on top of the fee.

How to apply?

Complete tender documentations will include:

Motivation letter (up to 200 words) including also examples of experience in handling large datasets.
Relevant experience in primary data collection and handling.
CV – also including language skills.
Submit to Daniel Pop at Daniel.Pop@opensocietyfoundation.org
The deadline for applications is 25 October, 2012.

Selection results will be announced by October 29, 2012
http://234direct.com/call-for-junior-researchers-open-society-foundations/

The October Issue of Style Mania Magazine commemorates the 52nd independence anniversary of Nigeria. On the cover is Oluchi Orlandi, supermodel and mother of two who is gearing up to hosting Africa’s version of Tyra Banks’ America’s Next Top Model (ANTM) finally billed to air soon.

Also featured are the finalists for the Lagos Fashion and Design Week competing for the top price, come next week. Other pecks in this issue include profiles of such veterans as Bruce Onabrakpeya and Opral Benson.

So this lady has two kids and she still has an amazing body? *envious*

http://gistville.com/2012/10/supermodel-oluchi-orlandi-covers-the-independence-issue-of-mania-magazine/

Leaked recording: I’m entitled to my opinion and its unfortunate that this happened – Dr Sid explains

Read full article here:

http://gistville.com/2012/10/leaked-recording-im-entitled-to-my-opinion-and-its-unfortunate-that-this-happened-dr-sid-explains/

(Source: www.gistville.com)

12 finalists have been selected to participate in the forthcoming Gulder Ultimate Show Season 9. The selection party took place at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos.
Are they truly ready for Jungle? Who will be this year’s winner? Don’t miss out!

http://gistville.com/2012/10/meet-the-finalists-of-gulder-ultimate-search-season-9/

www.gistville.com Latest gists and keep abreast of fashion trend, daily beauty tips, giveaways, job opportunities etc

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I thought this whole Donjazzy/Dbanj breakup is finally simmering down, only to stumble across these secret recordings between the Mavin stars, Dr Sid and Wande coal, with Dr Sid as the lead character. In the recorded conversation, Dr Sid happened to be dissatisfied with DBanj apparently taking the shine in the now defunct Mohits record Label.

Read excerpts from the secret conversation below:
‘Why don’t they know my name? Because your brand and star is too much it is overshadowing‘, Dr SID complained.

Wande Coal however, saw it in a different light and argued with Dr SID, explaining that it was D’banj that actually brought them to the limelight.

‘Guuuy, it’s not that, D’banj can help anybody, ….If not for D’banj nobody would have looked at Wande, guy I dey lie? Men, I don’t know‘, Wande argued.

Dr SID argues further, ‘Batman and Robin, who them dey call? Na D’banj na. D’banj did more negative than positive for my career‘.

(View complete article here) http://gistville.com/2012/10/dbanj-did-more-negative-than-positive-for-my-career-dr-sid/

I'm also looking for as well. I managed to get one in Ikoyi. The dude said N15k for a self contain monthly and its for either 3 or 6 months. But he's taking agency fee of 30k. I think that's outrageous. Who has any info should please help out o, biko.

I wish this can be in Lagos *sad face*

Update? I'm looking for an apartment too o. Lol

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Help!