Super Eagles Player Midfielder, Mikel Obi has been dropped for the Europe pre-season playing tour as the team left London for Austria on Monday without him. According to chelsea.fc.com, the likes of new signings Cesc Fabregas, Diego Costa and Filipe Luis were part of Jose Mourinho’s 26-man squad, who will partake in the two-week European... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju Post-EME era, Nigerian artiste, Skales seems to be finding his feet in the music industry. Skales has premiered the video for his hit song, ‘Shake body’ which was directed by Stanz visuals. At a press conference to herald the release of the new video, it was revealed that the artiste has been signed... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju According to a Forbes list, Robert Downey Jr has been named the highest paid Hollywood actor for the second year running, after earning $75 million in the past year. His position was largely influenced by his lead role in Iron Man 3, which grossed almost $1.2 billion at the global box office.... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju Someone turn off the heat! The Nollywood starlet, Beverly Naya opts for a swimming pool photoshoot for the July 2014 “Travel” issue of the fashion and lifestyle magazine. The amazing body, the black bini, the pink-patterned swimsuit, the silver body accessory? It ALL works! See more photos from the shoot:
by Kolapo Olapoju Nigerian actress, Stephanie Okereke-Linus is presently on the set of an American Faith-based Western film, Boonville Redemption directed by Don Schroeder. She plays the role of Doris, a woman from the second generation of slave trade in America whose parents emigrated from Nigeria. Stephanie shared on her Instagram page, photos from the... Read More
by Mark Bassey Super Eagles number one goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama, has rubbished reports that claimed he was close to quitting international football. The Lille stopper was speaking at the annual Ibom Football Awards in Uyo, where he assured fans that he is still part of the national team. “I never said I will never play... Read More
by Mark Bassey Monaco’s CEO Vadim Vasilyev, has claimed that they did not want to sell James Rodriguez, before Real Madrid sent in an offer around €80million. The Colombian midfielder, who only moved to the Principality club last year for €45million, is set to be revealed as a Madrid player after both clubs agreed a... Read More
by Mayowa Aboah The Enugu State House of Assembly has formally commenced impeachment proceedings against the Deputy Governor, Sunday Onyebuchi. This was made known in a meeting that lasted less than an hour, in an assembly presided over by Speaker, Eugene Odoh, who accepted the notice of impeachment against the Deputy Governor. 22 out of the 24 members... Read More
President Goodluck Jonathan is currently in a meeting with parents of the schoolgirls abducted from Chibok, Borno State on April 14 2014. The meeting is being held behind closed doors inside the the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja including 51 escaped girls, parents of escaped girls, parents of girls still in captivity and community leaders... Read More
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by Hauwa Gambo Yesterday, former president and perennial candidate, Muhammadu Buhari went hard against President Goodluck Jonathan. Maybe he shouldn’t have – because the President came out firing from all cylinders yesterday night. See the full statement below: STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE DON’T BLAME ME FOR YOUR PARTY’S SELF-INFLICTED WOES – PRESIDENT JONATHAN TELLS BUHARI... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju Mama D’banj is 61 today and all her children and husband were present to celebrate with her! Florence Oyebanjo, mother of Nigerian singers, D’banj and Kayswitch, is a year older today, 22 July, and photos from the private celebration have surfaced photo-blogging platfrom, Instagram. The entire family was present to felicitate with... Read More
By Tunji Andrews As Nigeria continues to battle insurgency and terrorism mainly in the north, professionals are beginning to speculate that insurance companies would soon expand their portfolio of services to include “terrorism insurance.” “Two years ago, some foreign multinationals began to add terrorism or kidnapping to their portfolio and Nigerian companies were not ready... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju He seems to be calming down. Governor Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa State has held a meeting at the Presidential villa, Abuja, with President Goodluck Jonathan over the impeachment moves against him by members of the state House of Assembly. During the meeting which had the ‘impeachment issue’ as the main topic, Jonathan... Read More
by Femi Aribisala APC is a progressive party. Therefore, when APC governors steal public funds; this must be seen in the context of progressive politics. If you have been wondering why the government of Goodluck Jonathan has achieved precious little in the monumental fight against corruption in Nigeria, the answer is very simple. There... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju Kim Kardashian said she has little or no sympathy for her brother Rob Kardashian, who has been gaining a lot of weight due to his recurring depression problem over the past several months. The ‘Keeping up with the Kardashians’ star said this on the July 20 episode of the show after 27-year-old... Read More
by Tunji Andrews An ironic twist in Nigeria’s economic story has presented itself with Renaissance Capital’s report that flags manufacturing as the major driver of economic growth in Nigeria. This is ironic because the country has been ridden with crippling power challenges that have historically been a key impediment to the development of manufacturing in... Read More
by Brooke Hofer First dates have loads of potential to be either rewarding… or disastrous. It takes a confident collegiette to take this first step toward a relationship! Some would say that the benefits of going on a first date aren’t worth the potential risks: awkwardness, incompatibility, or extreme nervousness. However, taking... Read More
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by Wilfred Okichie I come Lagos is the latest in a line of steady misadventures One of the perils of being a movie critic is having no control over the sort of movies one is expected to see. All is fair and contractual obligations dictate that every film that makes it to widescreen... Read More
by Wilfred Okichie Linda Ejiofor was plucked from relative obscurity when she auditioned and won a role playing Bimpe on Nigeria’s longest running soap, Tinsel. She made her big screen debut in grand style in the 2012 Rita Dominic produced, award winning film The Meeting and has remained busy chalking up the credits... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has advised rural communities in West Africa about the risks of contracting the Ebola virus from eating certain wildlife species, specifically fruit bats and bush meats. Juan Lubroth, the Chief Veterinary Officer of the FAO, said the virus could be transmitted by... Read More
by Akintomiwa Agbaje It’s the list the continent has been waiting for! After a full year receiving nominations from across Africa, the Central Working Committee (CWC) of The Future Africa Awards & Summit (TFAAS) has today released the Nominees List for 2014. The list – of five nominees each – is released for... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju A new condom capable of deactivating 99.9 per cent of HIV, herpes and human papilloma virus cases has been designed – and it could be available for purchase within months, after key regulatory approval. Starpharma, an Australian bio-tech firm has developed the antiviral Viva Gel, the active ingredient designed to tackle sexually... Read More
by Ekene Ngwu Currently, it seems Levick were also contracted to take the heat for the government, but they have succeeded in diverting and dissipating attention and blame. The political narrative in Nigeria adjusted since reports emerged in June that international public relations firm, Levick, was hired for the Federal Government of Nigeria. Established in... Read More
by Okanlawon Steven On the dusty old path He subconsciously swayed home In the darkest hour of the night, The moon hung up high While the whole village slept He pounded on his door, ‘’…that witch has locked me out again!” The door flung open With a “welcome” from his lad “Oh no! Papa is... Read More
by Adedayo Ademuwagun Nigeria presently imports rice, wheat and certain other foods to make up for inadequate local production, and according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation, Nigeria is the second largest importer of rice in the world. To curb this, this year the government banned rice importation through land borders and hiked tariff rates... Read More
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by Hauwa Gambo After the drama of the State Security Service detaining former minister and World Bank Vice President, Obiageli Ezekwesili, she today made her much-talked-about interview with the BBC’s Hard Talk this evening from 9.30pm. Winning praise , via remarks tracked on social media, the former minister has been described as “restrained”, “graceful” and... Read More
by S’ola Filani In sad news, a lecturer at the Faculty of Law at the University of Nigeria Nsukka, Dr Bede Opata has been found dead in an apparent suicide. The lecturer, who was until his death, the son of a former Commissioner in the old Anambra State, Chief Cletus Opata, hailed from Nsukka area... Read More
by S’ola Filani A 42-year- old housewife in Asaba, Delta State on Sunday, engaged her 17 year-old daughter in a fight for allegedly snatching her boyfriend. Eyewitness said that a scene was created around St. Brigid’s Girls College, Asaba, Sunday afternoon after both of them exchanged blows. As both of them engaged themselves in a... Read More
‘We know where #ChibokGirls are, but we are just being careful’ – The SSS DG has a story to tell you
by S’ola Filani The National Security Council yesterday insisted that security agencies are aware of the location of the over 200 abducted schoolgirls from Government Secondary School, Chibok in Borno State by Boko Haram insurgents. It added that they were being careful not to endanger the lives of the schoolgirls. The Director General of the... Read More