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Isime Esene October 10, 2014

#Nigeria IS #AfricaRising – @NOIweala

Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, I bring you greetings from Nigeria and particularly from our President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, who was quite delighted when I informed him of my invitation…

Isime Esene October 10, 2014

No Nigerian soldier is infected with Ebola in Liberia – DHQ

by Akan Ido The Defence Headquarters has allayed the fears of many Nigerians over the health status of members of the country's military contingent in Liberia. This became necessary after reports…

Isime Esene October 10, 2014

Evil “pastor” arrested for raping woman during “deliverance session”

by Godwin Akanfe Anthony Arogunmasa, a pastor who resides on Araromi Street, Ikere Ekiti has been arrested for allegedly raping a 19-year-old girl. According to police account, Arogunmasa reportedly lured…

Isime Esene October 10, 2014

Today’s Daily Brief: Ngilari swears-in new acting CJ, 2 Edo lawmakers arraigned for assault, PDP panel says it can’t be compromised, and more

We deliver your news brief for Tuesday, October 10, 2014. Governor Bala Ngillari of Adamawa State on Friday swore-in Justice Ishaya Banu as the new Acting Chief Judge of…

Kolapo Olapoju October 10, 2014

Nigeria International Wine & Spirit Fair 2014 opens in October [DETAILS]

by Jewel Stephen Spronks Creations Limited; the organiser of the yearly Nigeria International Wine & Spirit Fair (NIWSF), the foremost business event that brings wine and spirit producers, traders and…

Sola October 10, 2014

She’s back! Google restores the @LindaIkeji blog

by Anike Jacobs After the temporary setback, celebrity blogger Linda Ikeji is now back online. Google has reportedly reviewed her case and put her back on immediately. Revealing her side…

Kolapo Olapoju October 10, 2014

Singer, Flavour dropped from World music festival over Ebola concerns

by Kolapo Olapoju Highlife singer, Flavour, has been dropped from the 18th edition of the 'World Creole Music Festival', in the Dominican Republic. Flavour and his band were billed to…

Kolapo Olapoju October 10, 2014

These 10 famous Hollywood actors used to be porn stars

by Damilola Jagun There is a trend in Hollywood; where actors who find it hard to get movie roles, embrace the adult movie industry. Many of them, after some time…

Kolapo Olapoju October 10, 2014

49-year-old woman arraigned for stealing mobile phone

by Azubuike Azikiwe A 49-year-old woman, Ogunleye Caroline, has been arraigned for allegedly stealing a mobile phone, worth N65,000. Caroline was charged with conspiracy and breach of public peace on…

Kolapo Olapoju October 10, 2014

35-year-old Cherubim & Seraphim pastor caught with human skull

by Azubuike Azikiwe A pastor with the Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Osun state has been apprehended by officers of the Osun state police command, after being caught with a human skull…

Sola October 10, 2014

Thugs chanting “anti-Adams Oshiomhole songs” storm Benin Airport, disrupt Jonathan’s visit to Edo

by Anike Jacobs Suspected thugs loyal to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, kinda disrupted President Goodluck Jonathan’s visit to Edo State for the foundation laying ceremony of a $1 billion…

Sola October 10, 2014

She has got a beautiful SMILE | Have you met D’banj’s new manager? (PHOTOS)

by Anike Jacobs Multiple award winning pop star, D’banj now has a new manager and she has got a beautiful smile. D’banj who parted ways with Tony Nwakalor (his friend…

Kolapo Olapoju October 10, 2014

FirstBank gives out 4 bedroom duplex ‘Grand Prize’ In 120 years anniversary promo

by Jewel Stephen As the FirstBank anniversary promo reaches a home stretch, Mr. Frank Uchenna Kelechukwu has become a proud home owner of a 4-bedroom detached duplex in Lekki, Lagos,…

Kolapo Olapoju October 10, 2014

@NOIweala named African Finance Minister of the year

by Tunji Andrews The Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Friday bagged the African Finance Minister of the year award for her outstanding performance as a finance minister.…

Kolapo Olapoju October 10, 2014

What a laugh: Bird “turns” to a woman in Ilupeju (PHOTOS)

by Mayowa Aboah A drama of sorts is currently ongoing at the G-cappa Estate area of Ilupeju, Lagos, as a bird has been alleged to have turned to a woman.…

Kolapo Olapoju October 10, 2014

Redeemed church pastor escapes from Boko Haram’s captivity

by Kolapo Olapoju Rotimi Obajimi, the abducted Redeemed Christian Church of God Pastor, has reportedly escaped from Boko Haram, after being in captivity for 10 months. According to media reports,…

Kolapo Olapoju October 10, 2014

Abducted mother of Ogun lawmaker released

by Godwin Akanfe The kidnapped mother of Hon Remmy Hassan, a member of the Ogun state 'House of representatives, has been released by her captors. The lawmaker's mother was taken by the…

Kolapo Olapoju October 10, 2014

“Old age, integrity, trust” – These are the reasons why Buhari will not win the APC primaries

by James Sambo Abdulmumin Jibrin, the Chairman on Finance, House of Representatives has urged General Muhammodu Buhari to maintain his famed 'integrity' and halt his presidential ambition. Jibirin accused Buhari…

Kolapo Olapoju October 10, 2014

“Arms and ammunition are not rice and beans” – Kwakwanso blasts Jonathan over failed arms deals

by Azubuike Azikiwe President Goodluck Jonathan has been criticised by Governor Rabiu Musa Kwakwanso of Kano State over the recent confiscation of $9.3 million (N1,532,361,000) and $5.7 million (N939,189,000)by the…

Kolapo Olapoju October 10, 2014

14-year-old boy arrested for sleeping with she-goat

by Temitope Onitiju The absurdities we hear on a daily basis continuously beats one's imagination. A 14-year-old boy's sexual urge has gone beyond the normal, as he's been accused of…

Kolapo Olapoju October 10, 2014

Aw, don’t cry: African China is not happy with Nigerian music lovers

by Damilola Jagun Conscious reggae artsite, African China, says he might have no choice than join his peers on the bandwagon of 'champagne music', owing to the fact that his…

photoeditor October 10, 2014

Photos from The Wives, a stage play at the Muson Centre

[slideshow_deploy id='310198'] What: The Wives stage play Where: Muson Center, Onikan, Lagos's When: 09-10-14 Photos By: Hycinth Iyereosa Email: [email protected]

Kolapo Olapoju October 10, 2014

Album Review: Brymo’s ‘Merchants, Dealers and Slaves’ is the best album you never heard

by Obi Ejiogu A common complaint that often pops up in conversations about contemporary Nigerian music is the sense of a lack of “substance” to much of the Industry’s current…

Kolapo Olapoju October 10, 2014

Malala Yousafzai becomes the youngest ever winner of Nobel peace prize

by Kolapo Olapoju Malala Yousafzai, the 17-year-old Pakistani education campaigner has been announced as the joint winner of the 2014 Nobel peace prize. Malala became a global personality after…

Op-Ed Editor October 10, 2014

@DemolaRewaju: Dear Sister, use what you have to get what you want (Y! Superblogger)

by Demola Rewaju In this post some time ago I alluded to my conversation with a younger brother who just got employed by one of those online sales companies and is…

Kolapo Olapoju October 10, 2014

New Governor of Adamawa dissolves executive council and sacks political appointees

by James Sambo Newly sworn-in Governor of Adamawa state, Bala Ngilari has with immediate effect, dissolved the state executive council and also sacked all political appointees. The removed political appointees, who…

Kolapo Olapoju October 10, 2014

HIV positive Pastor admits to having sex with members of congregation

by Damilola Jagun Pastor Juan Demetrius McFarland, of the 'Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church' in Montgomery, in Alabama, has confessed that he slept with several members of his congregation without telling them that he…

Kolapo Olapoju October 10, 2014

Way to go! Linda Ikeji is now recruiting [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju She's ready to go! One of Nigeria's foremost bloggers, Linda Ikeji has put all that hoopla behind her - right after her blog was restored by Google.…

Op-Ed Editor October 10, 2014

@blinkingam: Why Yero should not stay beyond 2015 (Part 1)

by Abubakar Musa One of my long-term established virtues has been school and hospital visitations, every now and then. Recently I happened to visit some schools within Kaduna State and…

Kolapo Olapoju October 10, 2014

Wow! D’banj becomes African ambassador for Apple/Beats By Dre

by Kolapo Olapoju Nigerian superstar, Dapo Oyebanjo, better known as D'banj, has been announced as the African brand ambasaador for headphones and speakers product line, Apple/Beats By Dre. The…