by Oluwatosin Fatoyinbo As his gentle palm gripped mine, I tightened a little. That had never happened before. I always looked forward to his touch; in fact, I was often the first to lock my hands around his arms. I knew something was wrong with me; I just couldn’t decipher what it was. – Read... Read More
by S’ola Filani A bricklayer, Rasheed Sulaiman, was shot dead while testing the potency of a bullet-proof charm given to him by a herbalist, in Asipa community, Osun state on Saturday. He allegedly called his cousin, Siji, to follow him to a secluded place to test the charm. After having worn the amulet, he gave... Read More
by Emmanuel Chidiogo At least 59 people who had contact with the late Patrick Sawyer, the Liberian who died from complications as a result of the Ebola virus in Lagos, have been placed under close surveillance. This was announced by the state’s commissioner for health, Dr. Jide Idris at a press conference in Alausa,... Read More
by Emmanuel Chidiogo A Spanish judge has rejected a request by prosecutors to drop charges of tax fraud against four time Ballon D’or winner, Lionel Messi, and has ordered the investigation into three cases of suspected unpaid taxes to proceed. Although, prosecutors argued in June that Messi’s father Jorge was responsible for the family’s... Read More
by Mark Bassey Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp, has said that he does believe Loic Remy failed his medicals at Liverpool and insists there must be another reason why the deal fell through. Both clubs agreed a £8.5million deal for Remy and the French striker travelled to USA to complete the transfer, before the... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju Will these two kids just man-up and mention names if we are to take their beef seriously? Nigerian superstar singers, Davido and Wizkid have been throwing what seems like subliminal shots at one another for weeks on now. The pair are in New York for separate concerts and when Wizkid landed, he... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo, has denied rumours which claimed he is about to become Lil Wayne’s first signing on his new sports management company. The rapper, who runs Young Money Entertainment, was widely reported to have reached an agreement with the 29-year-old, that would see the company handle “everything from branding to... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Arsenal has completed a deal that will see Calum Chambers join the club from Southampton for a fee around 12m rising to 16m. Chambers, 19, featured 22 times for the Saints in the Premier League last season and put in impressive performances. The defender is also a very versatile player, as he... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Shortly before Pastor Paul Adefarasin began his Sunday sermon yesterday, he sounded a note of warning to female members who wear ‘distracting’ mini skirts. “I will assume that the members that do this, are probably new or uninformed ones,” the dapper man of God began. “But we don’t allow mini skirts in... Read More
by S’ola Filani Music superstar Naeto C has just shared the first photo of his newly birth daughter. The “5 and 6″ star and his wife Nicole Chikwe welcomed the bundle of joy on Friday in the UK. “All praises due to the most high, I’m sooo Grateful” the “5 and 6” star wrote as... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju Pastor Lawrence Okechukwu Amuruche, a pastor at the Alakija, Satellite town branch of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) is battling with eye cataracts which is threatening to totally destroy his vision. Amuruche told The Sun that he has been grappling with the problem for over a year and he might... Read More
by Mark Bassey Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, has revealed that he decided to bring Didier Drogba to the club, because the striker has a different personality and can have a big impact this season. The Ivorian signed a one-year deal to return to Stamford Bridge, where he will be reunited with Mourinho who he worked... Read More
by Mayowa Aboah Another explosion has occurred in Kano State at Kano trade fair complex, Zoo road, close to Shop Rite.This is happening less than four hours after an explosion hit NNPC Mega Station at Hotoro Area and less than 24 hours after 5 people were killed by yet another explosion at Saint Charles Catholic Church... Read More
by Aaron Bulus A white bag, which was abandoned near Kontagora Road in Kaduna caused panic as traders in the nearby market suspected that it contained a bomb. The story spread like wildfire, causing Monday afternoon shoppers and traders in the market to panic and scamper for safety. The alarm occurred barely one hour... Read More
by S’ola Filani Some students of the Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State have been arrested for alleged fraud by the police. The six suspects – Falade Oluwapelumi Ayotunde (25), Asaolu Victor (25), Awote Temitope Emax (27), Fajobi Olalekan (27) Bolatiri Emmanuel Onaopemipo (25) and Adebomi Oluwatosin (26) – were arrested by operatives of... Read More
by Mayowa Aboah Less than 24 hours after a bomb explosion killed at least five people at Saint Charles Catholic Church, Kano State, another explosion has occurred in the state. According to reports, the blast happened at NNPC Mega station at Hotoro area of Kano state, with many feared dead. The Nigerian Police, who... Read More
by Mayowa Aboah A 35-year-old refrigerator dealer, identified as Alinnor Celestine, has been arrested by officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for smuggling 1.1kg of substances that tested positive for cocaine to Germany. The suspect, who had ingested sixty wraps of narcotics, was caught at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA)... Read More
by S’ola Filani President Goodluck Jonathan has given thanks to God for stopping Boko Haram attackers from killing former Head of State, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari and popular Islamic scholar, Sheik Dahiru Bauchi last week. He said that the country would have been in turmoil by now if the insurgents had succeeded. He said this while... Read More
by Kalu Christian Pedro In what looks like a move to turn the table and reposition the blame game the storyline has repeated itself , General Muhammed Buhari has also played the “accused and victim” game The game of political simulations and rehearsals taking place ahead of the general elections in 2015 can best be... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju Convener and Pastor of Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare has advised the Federal Government to apologise to Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram over the 2009 killing of their leader, Mohammed Yusuf. It doesn’t appear he was kidding. Bakare, who was a Vice-Presidential candidate in the 2011 Presidential Elections, says until Boko... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju Afrobeat artist, Seun Kuti, apparently disagrees with MTV Base’s choice of Flavour as the best live act in Africa. The son of Late Fela Kuti, is known for his energetic and charged live performance and he reminds fans of this by taking a swipe at MTV Base and Flavour. After his performance... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju The same nose, that same cheekbone, and the disarming smile. The FCT Muslim community paid the President an Eid el Fitri visit on Sunday, 27 July, and while important persons like Vice President Namadi Sambo and the FCT Minister Bala Mohammed were present, everyone seems to be more interested in Jonathan’s... Read More
by Deji Agbeniyi I have read and quoted Mr Adeniyi’s submission with discomfort. He doesn’t strike me like a man who would call out a popular figure like Keshi without Cogent reasons. The aftermath of the World Cup in Brazil has left Nigerian Football with all sorts of controversies. From the FIFA ban on the... Read More
by S’ola Filani Three persons were electrocuted on Sunday when a high-tension cable of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria fell on them, at the Ifo market in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State. Although the identities of the victims still remain unclear, the high-tension wire reportedly fell on them in the crowded market... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju First a luscious magazine cover, then those photos of graduation and now an extravagant, 18th century themed partiy in London? Well, what do you expect from the daughter of a billionaire? The billionaire, Femi Otedola recently threw a lavish costume party for his daughter, DJ Cuppy, and the photos – as shared... Read More
by S’ola Filani Don Jazzy and rapper Ruggedman, have started using their social network pages to educate their followers on the Ebola Virus. The multi award-winning record producer and Chief Executive Officer of Mavin Records, Don Jazzy particularly urged his fans to avoid places where there have been recent outbreaks of the disease. “I have... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju Yes Governor, we try to exercise regularly, but without the security you’ve got! Following the security situation in the country, Imo state Governor, Rochas Okorocha is apparently taking no chances. The governor posted on Twitter a picture of himself riding a bike as a convoy of two cars closely followed him as... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju Ace broadcaster, Funmi Iyanda has seen it all and she’s in the best position to dish advise to young ones. The beautiful talk-show host went on Twitter, yesterday, 27 July to share some important life tips and counsel to the youths. See the top ten tweets from Funmi’s #advicefortheyoung Marry a... Read More
by Mayowa Aboah In reaction to the killings of the three children of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) Leader, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, and 35 of his followers, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has called for thorough investigation by military authorities. El-Zakzaky’s biological children and followers were killed during a protest by the Islamic Movement... Read More