There is a tragic lack of orientation and it is costing us dearly. At this rate, they are going to kill us all. The tragic events of 4, July- shocking in the sheer brazenness and shameful in cringe-worthy intensity-should leave a sobering effect on every sensible minded Nigerian citizen. The ugly scenario of soldiers in... Read More
by Debo Adejugbe The Lagos Pension Bill wriggled its way into the official gazette on 18th May, 2007; a mere 11 days before Bola Tinubu handed over the affairs of the state to Babatunde Fashola. A cursory glance at the ‘Pension Bills’ for some ex state Governors and Deputies, notably Zamfara, Gombe, Lagos and Kwara,... Read More
by S’ola Filani In loving memory of Nigerian gospel singer Kefee who passed away in June, a candlelight service was held yesterday Thursday 10th July 2014 at the Oba Akenzua Cultural Complex, Benin Edo. Present at the service were gospel acts Sammie Okposo, Nikki Laoye, comedian, Princess Dammy and many others. Kefee will be laid... Read More
by Eky Shirley Remember that feeling of terrifying heartache that occurs when a relationship you treasured dearly ends? Yeah, me too; we’ve all been there. I’ve been listening to my darling Rock princess Kelly Clarkson all day and for some reason, I keep coming back to the song which shares the same title as this... Read More
by S’ola Filani The new Minister of Education, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, has appealed to leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) to call off its 11-month old strike. Shekarau made the appeal in Abuja on Thursday when the leadership of the union, led by the ASUP National President, Chibuzor Asomugha, paid him a... Read More
by S’ola Filani Fourteen suspected criminals including two students of Federal Polytechnic, Offa, have been arrested by the Kwara state police command for armed robbery and cultism. The two students and five of the suspected criminals were arrested by members of a vigilante group for abducting a 23-year-old girl, Temilayo Owoeye, three others were arrested... Read More
by S’ola Filani Hey who doesn’t love Dorobucci? A certain young man, chose to perform the hit track at the on-going audition for the seventh edition of the MTN Project Fame West Africa… and boy, was it hilarious or what?. The contestant sang with confidence getting the judges reeling with laughter after his rendition. The... Read More
by Alkasim Abdulkadir In all of this, it is doubly hard to believe the version of the Army in spite of its purported claims, this is so because they army has a notorious history of taking on either provocative or law abiding civilians in Nigeria Lateef Jakande as the visionary governor of the then Lagos... Read More
by Michael Orodare The great Emperor Jagaban and the tiny god of Southwest Nigeria, who rose to become a commanding force in Nigerian politics through public acceptance and sympathy,intoxicated by populism, wealth and power, is now witnessing what economists describe as the law of diminishing return. “They say I’m a godfather and I pick candidates,... Read More
by S’ola Filani The Department of State Services has apprehended six suspected kidnappers of Nitabai Inengite, an uncle to President Goodluck Jonathan. Inengite was abducted at Otuoke community in the Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State in February this year. The kidnappers, who were paraded at the DSS headquarters in Abuja on Thursday... Read More
by S’ola Filani A 25-years-old man, Shamsu Isa, has told a Kano State Senior Magistrate Court that he impregnated his 27-year-old sister by “mistake.” The charge sheet filed against the accused before the court said: “Incest contrary to section 390 of the Penal Code law, on July 4, the ward head of Takalmawa quarters reported... Read More
by Akin Osuntokun I don’t know about others but in all the security encounters nobody asked me whether I was PDP or APC. It was a show of force befitting the strategy of psychologically overpowering any potential trouble maker and it was also apparent that Nigerian security forces can act professionally when they choose to... Read More
by S’ola Filani A native doctor, Nze Sunday Asika and his accomplice, Uchenna Ibeh, have been paraded by the Department of State Service, DSS, in Awka for killing a vulcanizer – John Nwosu – and burying him in a shallow grave. Both Asika and Ibeh admitted that they killed the diseased for asking for a... Read More
by Olanrewaju Odesomi But he also showed her that real evil is mundane, and not an exception – the exception is light, especially in this world of shadows. Now, she knows better. Evil is not just the old, wicked mother in law in fairy tales, but something close to heart, and sharing a home. FRIDAY... Read More
by Reno Omokri It has not occurred to the APC that they have tunnel vision. The party and its leadership appear unable to shift its focus from this Oedipus complex of gazing at their beauty and wondering why, given the choice, the electorate has chosen a rival suitor. Opposition politics should not be an over... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju Reality TV star, Kim Kardashian makes an appearance at Paris fashion week and definitely made our day! Kim is famous for showing off a lot of skin and the world has come to expect such and more from her whenever she walks the red-carpet of any event, or just even an ordinary... Read More
by S’ola Filani The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, arraigned the Taraba State Accountant–General before the Jalingo Federal High Court, for allegedly defrauding Taraba State Government of N1.56 billion. The accused, Joel Joseph Lenbang, was arraigned on 8 counts of fraud, including “obtaining by false pretence,” PM News reports. Lenbang has pleaded not guilty to all charges. The... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju A newly completed building at Ejigbo High School in Osun State collapsed in the wee-hours of Wednesday, July 9, around 6am, an unfortunate development which has seen All Progressive Congress (APC), accusing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of orchestrating the unfortunate incident to score cheap political points as elections in the state... Read More
by Isi Esene Former Education Minister, Oby Ezekwesili has expressed her misgivings at statements made by the spokesperson of the Department of State Security for describing the #BringBackOurGirls campaign as a “franchise”. Ezekwesili expressed her displeasure today in a statement made public by the group accusing the SSS of “setting up the movement for a... Read More
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by Kolapo Olapoju Rihanna has got little or no competition when it comes to combining sexy and outlandish, and yet again, she scores! The Bajan singer has made many fashion statements and started several fads over the course of her reign and here we go again. RiRi was pictured out and about in New York... Read More
by Madame Noire Just like he has a sexual past, so do you. We have behaviors in bed that have been ingrained in us from past men, that we may not even realize are there. But, does he?? Is it clear that somebody clearly taught us to do that, THAT way? Next... Read More
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by ‘Ifreke Inyang President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, has claimed that that Boko Haram’s ultimate plan, is to turn the country to a full Islamic state. Speaking at the Quarterly National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the association in Makurdi, the founding and Senior Pastor of Word of Life... Read More
by S’ola Filani Two policemen, Victor Ikudehin, 34, and Philip Hunsa, 34, have been arrested for allegedly stealing N30 million from the palace of the Oba of Lagos – Oba Rilwan Akiolu’s palace. The policemen who were deployed to provide security for the Oba of Lagos were arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate’s Court sitting at... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang 1) Do not be unequally yoked. This is what 2 Corinthians 6:14 says emphatically. It is not right to enter into relationships with unbelivers. Light cannot abide with darkness. If you are dating someone who is not converted, you are playing with your life and your future. 2) Put obedience over passion.... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju Former heavyweight champion of the world, Mike Tyson has come to the defence of Luis Suarez after the Uruguayan striker was booted out of the world cup due to his bite on Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini. Suarez was suspended from the tournament and subsequently handed a four-month worldwide ban by Fifa as punishment... Read More
by Grace Efezokhae The height of it was when a married friend of mine was “advising” me that when I get married, my husband will surely cheat on me and I shouldn’t just be bothered. She went on and on about how it is a “normal” thing. I rebuked it immediately. We’ve all heard stuffs... Read More
by Mark Bassey Robert Lewandowski has admitted that it was time for him to leave Borussia Dortmund, after he was unveiled as a Bayern Munich player on Wednesday. The Polish striker arrived at the Allianz Arena on a free transfer and has signed a five-year contract with the reigning Bundesliga champions. Lewandowski, who will take... Read More
by Mark Bassey Alexis Sanchez’s transfer from Barcelona to Arsenal is now official. The Chilean forward underwent a medical with the Gunners on Thursday, after a €40 million [£32m] deal was agreed between both clubs. “I’m so happy to be joining Arsenal, a club which has a great manager, a fantastic squad of players, huge... Read More
by Reema Gehi Boredom is a truth we can’t escape. And to stay fit, exercising every other day is crucial. In a bid to engage tiny attention spans, exercise routine designers in the city are racking their brains to think up imaginative and effective routines that border on weird. Yoga under water... Read More
by Mark Bassey Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, who is a former FIFA Advisor and member of FIFA Study Group, has said that the world football governing body cannot intimidate Nigeria. FIFA on Wednesday, suspended the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for government interference in football matters, after Alhaji Aminu Maigari was sacked by a court last week.... Read More