Day: 20 January 2014

January 20, 2014

Chinamanda Adichie: Komlar Dumor – We have lost a star

by Chinamanda Adichie Komla swept into the world, stylish and sure, with his big chuckle, the light in his eyes, a genuine goodwill for people, a familiarity with laughter. He…

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January 20, 2014

Opinion: Fifty shades (and lights) of Nelson Mandela

by Dolapo Aina Nelson Mandela had a quote about him, not being a saint. He had reason not to see himself as such. So you would have to understand that,…

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January 20, 2014

10 simple ways to lose weight quick

By Varun Swasthi   Along with your food habits, it is important you spend some time doing physical activity. Hit the gym and lift weights, as lifting will add to your…

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January 20, 2014

Opinion: Homosexuality is not an easy sell in places like Nigeria

by Ose Oyamendan Imagine what would happen today if you stand in a crowded marketplace and sing, “I’m gay and I know it!” You surely won’t be carted off to…

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January 20, 2014

Opinion: Today’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting – Matters arising

by Ifeanyi Uddin This is where the dark clouds begin to gather. If “appointment” in the first instance involved choice by the President, subject to the Senate’s confirmation, what constitutes…

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January 20, 2014

Hilarious: This Project Fame hopeful will make you laugh (WATCH)

by Tutu Akinlabi This contestant at the Project Fame auditions definitely doesn't want to be woken up. The young man came to the stage complete with pillow and all to…

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January 20, 2014

Top 5 foods that boosts fertility in women

by Maca Warrior Fresh produce is extremely healthy for fertility and this cannot be emphasized enough so make sure that you have a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables that…

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January 20, 2014

‘I don port’ song was not my voice – Saka reveals (WATCH)

by Oge Okonkwo Actor, Hafiz Oyetoro popularly known as Saka, has been an unforgettable face on  TV screens since the 'I don port' saga where he shifted allegiance from telecom…

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January 20, 2014

Couple beat pregnant woman to a coma in Lagos

by Oge Okonkwo A couple, Canice Innocent and his wife have been arrested and detained by the police over the alleged beating of a pregnant woman, Funmi Adebiyi  to coma…

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January 20, 2014

88-year-old man shoots his wife in her hospital bed (PICTURED)

by Adeola Balogun An elderly man has been arrested after he barged into a hospital and shot his wife. 88-year-old William Dresser was also put on a suicide watch after…

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January 20, 2014

Music meets oil money: Limpopo master, Kcee pulls over to invest in oil & gas (See Photos)

by Tutu Akinlabi Even musician, Kingsley 'Kcee' Okonkwo, knows that having multiple streams of income is the way to go. The 'Limpopo' master said last year that he was looking…

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January 20, 2014

Opinion: Dear Gov. Mimiko, Ido-Ani people are suffering

by Olapeju Olasunkanmi   Dear Governor Olusegun Mimiko, Foremost, I note that your government has brought about appreciable level of development in Ondo state. Also, there is no gainsaying the…

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January 20, 2014

A new generation has spoken! Historic GenVoices telethon is broadcast to over 25 million people worldwide (PHOTOS)

by Oge Okonkwo Timi Dakolo and GenVoices Team The United Nations-endorsed Generational Voices (GenVoices), a project driven platform to harness the energy of young Nigerians for nation building, held its…

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January 20, 2014

#StoriesWeHear: Man’s ghost ‘arrests’ native doctor who killed him (PICTURED)

by Tutu Akinlabi A native doctor in Ghana is said to have been arrested by the ghost of a man who he killed. Nana Tandoh is said to have been…

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January 20, 2014

Father from hell! Man puts hot metal in daughter’s vagina after raping her

by Tutu Akinlabi A South African man has been arrested and charged after reports that he sexually assaulted his teenage daughter. The 37-year-old man, who can't be identified for the…

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January 20, 2014

On top of the world: Peter ‘Psquare’ Okoye lounges in his Atlanta home (LOOK)

by Oke Efagene Peter Okoye of Psquare is definitely on top of the world and already enjoying the view from his tasteful new home in Atlanta, Georgia, which he recently…

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January 20, 2014

Don’t laugh! Nasarawa woman disowns cat for being gay

by Oge Okonkwo A middle-aged woman (names withheld) publicly disowned her cat which she had kept for seven years as a pet, yesterday in Lafia, Nasarawa state. She stated her…

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January 20, 2014

6 things employees want from their jobs… more than a raise

By Ankush Bahuguna Getting an ideal job is lesser about the profession and more about the satisfaction it gives to the employee. A job that helps an employee evolve as a person and get…

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January 20, 2014

‘Fela’s name brought me more stress…’ – Seun Kuti opens up

by Tutu Akinlabi Children of stars who choose to follow in their parents' footsteps usually have a tough task ahead of them. On the one hand, they are often forced…

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January 20, 2014

Mother kills 2 daughters, herself after getting dumped by fiance (PICTURED)

by Oge Okonkwo   Police say a single mother shot and killed her two daughters before committing suicide. The untimely deaths of 32-year-old Kyler Ann Ramsdell-Oliva and her daughters Kenadee Oliva,…

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January 20, 2014

WTH! 18-year-old girl sells her baby on Facebook for $110

by Tutu Akinlabi A Chilean teenager has been arrested by police after she put her unborn child up for sale on Facebook. 18-year-old Veronica Carrera Chaparro planned to sell her…

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January 20, 2014

Stay healthy: 12 foods to help you battle cancer

by Sobiya N. Moqhul   1. Peanuts: Rich in Vitamin E, peanuts reduces the risk of colon, lung, liver, and other cancers. Have a spoon of peanut butter on a…

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January 20, 2014

12 killed, 3 drown as Islamic militants raid village in Borno

by Oke Efagene File photo Suspected Islamist gunmen shot dead 12 people in 2 separate attacks carried out on villages near the border between Nigeria and Niger. Locals said that…

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January 20, 2014

Incredible! Christian cannibal eats another Muslim in CAR (GRAPHIC PHOTOS)

by Adeola Balogun A self-acclaimed Christian man in the Central African Republic has again been pictured eating the flesh of a butchered Muslim. [READ:Christian mob set man on fire, eat…

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January 20, 2014

How doctors battled to revive me after kidney surgery – OJB Jezreel reveals

by Tutu Akinlabi Producer and recent kidney surgery survivor OJB Jezreel has a heart full of thanks, and it's no wonder why. The "Searching" crooner was overwhelmed with emotion during…

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January 20, 2014

13 sure ways to prevent obesity

by Harry Blair Lack of sleep results in a feeling of being overworked, which leads to unhealthy lifestyle habits, such as eating junk food, addictions to coffee and the so…

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January 20, 2014

Great news: Footballer, Osaze Odemwigie & wife are expecting another baby boy

by Oke Efagene A big congratulations to Nigerian footballer, Osaze Peter Odemwingie, and his beautiful wife, Sarah Fallon, who are expecting their second son this June. Odemwingie who plays for…

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January 20, 2014

Terrible: HIV-positive man videotapes himself having sex with over 30 victims (PICTURED)

by Oge Okonkwo   22-year-old Michael Johnson has been accused of exposing more than 30 sexual partners to HIV. According to prosecutors, they know more than 30 people who could…

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January 20, 2014

Opinion: Man City are scoring the goals but Arsenal looks good to win the league

by Lee Hurley The fact is there are only 16 games left to go in the league and Arsenal are top. They’ve played everyone once and they have collected more…

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