by S’ola Filani A 10-year-old boy said to have turned into a cat to witch-hunt a family in Iwofe, Rumuolumeni in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, has been arrested by the Police. According to reports, the cat which jumped into a room from nowhere while the occupants were wide awake, transformed to a... Read More
by Emmanuel Chidiogo Contrary to reports that President Goodluck Jonathan had disbursed the sum of N100 million as compensation to parents of the abducted Chiboks girls, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs Doyin Okupe, has debunked claims. In a tweet last night, Okupe said; “I want to make it clear & emphatically 2(too) dat(that)... Read More
by Mayowa Aboah Top Sierra Leonian doctor, Sheik Umar Khan, who was leading the fight against Ebola, in his country, has died from the virus. Khan, 39, who was called a “national hero” by the Health Ministry for treating more than 100 patients, died on Tuesday, less than 7 days after it was announced... Read More
by S’ola Filani Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson and her daughter Purity are so cute together. In the photos shared today, the heavily pregnant movie star showed off her growing bump in a chic white blouse, and white pants while her daughter rocked a white T-shirt, jeans, and white shoes. Mommy and daughter both look great,... Read More
by Mark Bassey Nigerian athletes at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, UK, have been received six days competition allowances from the National Sports Commission (NSC). Thought if he had his way, the boss of the commission would have rather they didn’t. Gbenga Elegbeleye, the Director-General of the Commission, confirmed the payment and added that... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Southampton chairman Ralph Krueger, has insisted that midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin and striker Jay Rodriguez will not be sold this summer. The two players have been heavily linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspurs. The Saints have already lost five players already ahead of the new season. Adam Lallana, Dejan Lovren and Rickie... Read More
by S’ola Filani Werk! Chidinma Ekile has just shared a new photo in which she put her amazing curves on display. Go girl! #ThatsAll.
by Mayowa Aboah The sum of N100 million, allegedly given to parents of the abducted Chibok girls, has led to a serious disagreement within the Chibok community. It was reported that the President had on July 22nd, released the funds to leaders of the Chibok community in Abuja for onward passage to parents of... Read More
by Jewel Stephen The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Border, says it has handled exportable goods valued at N4.9 billion between January and June this year. This was disclosed on Monday, in a mid-year report made available to journalist by Area Comptroller Willy Egbudin, in Lagos. Egbudin said that goods exported were plastics, furniture,... Read More
by Mayowa Aboah A 43-year-old mechanic, Obi Orji, has reportedly committed suicide over his inability to pay his house rent. The incident occurred yesterday in Minna, Niger State, after the deceased had received a threat of eviction from his landlord. According to witnesses, Obi, a resident at Kateren Gwari, Minna, committed suicide by drinking a... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju Nigeria goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama has been named in the Goal 50 list, where he finished in 27th spot after impressive performances with Lille and the Super Eagles in the last season. The Goal 50 is a compilation of the best football players from all football leagues over a full season. Enyeama helped... Read More
by Mayowa Aboah The Nigerian Navy ship, NNS Ibusa, has arrested a vessel named MT Itiri in Lagos waters. The arrest is in connection with a hijack incident off Pennington Terminal in the nation’s waters in January 2014. It was alleged that MT Itiri, a merchant vessel was involved in the hijacking. Spokesperson of... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju Last year, a magazine broke a story which insinuated that Beninoise actress/musician, Ella Martins and Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji, were lesbians and involved in a romantic relationship. The story was so huge that it prompted Ella Martins and Genevieve to debunk the rumours, but it seems the Beninoise entertainer is still feeling the... Read More
by Mayowa Aboah Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo, has expressed optimism over the Super Eagles ability to defend the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy won last year in South Africa. The Middlesbrough player believes Nigeria, being AFCON defending champion, can maintain its hold on the trophy at the 2015 edition of the tournament with... Read More
by Emmanuel Chidiogo Nigeria picked up a bronze medal last night in the table tennis category of the ongoing Commonwealth games in Scotland. The Nigerian table tennis team were responsible for the best celebration so far at the games after Ojo Onaolapo’s win over India’s Sharath Kamal Achanta. Onaolapo and Achanta were locked in... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Manchester United’s manager Louis van Gaal, has claimed that he inherited a “broken” squad from David Moyes. The Old Trafford outfit finished seventh in the Premier League last season – their lowest ever league finish – and will not play in the UEFA Champions League for the first time in 19 years.... Read More
This president’s record on security can rightly be graded negative, we are not yet winning the war against Boko Haram and we are failing on securing communities and states and building a frame of trust across the Nigeria. His federal government has also missed a huge opportunity to rally Nigerians in conduct, strategy and focus... Read More
by Emmanuel Chidiogo The National Agency for Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said that it has obtained an arrest warrant to bring into custody Cameroonian singer/beautician, Reprudencia Sonkey, better known by her stage name, Dencia. The agency claims that the musician selling her controversial Whitenicious body cream in Nigeria, is illegal. “There is... Read More
by Mark Bassey Chika Amalaha, who clinched Nigeria’s first gold medal at the ongoing Commonwealth Games, has failed a doping test. The weightlifter, who was born October 28, 1997, pulled a total of 196 points in snatch and clean and jerk in the 53kg. She trumped other competitors like Dika Toua from Papa New Guinea... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju On Monday, 28 July, the Lagos State Government announced that 59 people residents of the state came in contact with Patrick Sawyer, the 40-year-old Liberian who died of Ebola virus in Lagos on Friday, 25 July. Dr. Jide Idris, the Commissioner for Health, made this known in Ikeja, explaining that out of... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju APC leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, says the end of the Peoples Democratic Party will be far from pretty. Speaking through his media aide, Sunday Dare, on Monday, 28 July, he wrote on his Facebook page a note titled, “PDP, Jonathan are building on quicksand”. Tinubu said that it was disheartening and disrepsectful... Read More
by Azubuike Azikiwe Does it really matter that I conform to the norms of the day? What perfect blueprint is there for the journey called life? Who are you to chastise me for being filled with flaws? Only one was made perfect. Who deems it otherwise? Who made you judge and jury over... Read More
by S’ola Filani Former Minister, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has lost one of his sons in a car crash. El-Rufai broke the sad news on his Facebook page some minutes ago saying “From Allah, we came and to Him we shall return. Please join our family in praying for the repose of the soul of my... Read More
by Mark Bassey Blessing Okagbare won gold for Nigeria on Monday evening in the women’s 100m final. The sprinter finished first, ahead of Jamaica’s Veronica Campbell-Brown and Kerron Stewart in a time of 10.85 seconds – a new Commonwealth Games record. The 25-year-old told BBC: “I am so excited right now! A new season’s best... Read More
by Demola Rewaju If Buhari had died last week, a coup would be inevitable in the next one month and perhaps ‘a raba’ would be the cry of the northern secessionists once more, as in the first republic. News report last week had it that General Muhammadu Buhari was the target of a suicide bomb and gunfire... Read More
by Elnathan John That male member between your legs is not there for decoration. Think of it like the mace in a parliament. Unless the Speaker has the mace he cannot carry out his functions and assert his authority as leader of parliament. As your president come 2015, I am also interested in the... Read More
by Kennedy Emetulu More depressingly, Buhari has made himself the most high profile defender of the Boko Haram organization, even if indirectly. He has called for the government to stop arresting the Boko Haram suspects, to stop killing them and to get into negotiations with them as they did with the Niger-Delta militants. “I am... Read More