by ‘Jola Sotubo The police in Abia have arrested a gang of drug dealers after a raid on a cemetery near the Good-Morning Market area. The cemetery, which was said to have been converted into a dispensary for the illicit drugs, was invaded by the police after a tip-off. The development was confirmed by the... Read More
by Segun Ake Taking a look at the French style of play, all their 8 goals were scored inside the box with one penalty against Honduras. It was obvious in the Honduras game how they struggled to break the Americans down and finding it difficult to find momentum until they were awarded a penalty by... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The marriage of 2face and Annie Idibia is one of the most talked about in Nigeria especially because of all the hurdles they went through before they got there. Annie was a guest on Ndani TV’s “The Juice” yesterday and she opened up on life with one of Africa’s most prominent celebrities.... Read More
by Dennis Schipani The two of you should do everything together; work out every disagreement (without actually fighting); spend every night in the same bed; and never, ever be bored. Say what?! These and other so-called “rules” for marriage need some serious debunking. And it’s not just because rules your mother may... Read More
by Imoh David Charlie Boy like Nuhu Ribadu has began a new trend which I hope will soon be followed. The insistence on protocols is not an embarrassment unless to those who had no intention to respect protocol. In time past it was regarded as impossible for a governor to be arrested in the territory... Read More
by Zara Mustapha Wizkid has been seen with hanging out with some big names in the American music industry a lot in the past few weeks. From Chris Brown to Tyrese, Akon, Justin Bieber and now Wale. The award-winning singer took a snapshot with the rapper at the venue of the BET Awards in Los... Read More
by Tunde Leye Everyday, all around me, I see a Nigeria that the older generation has bequeathed to us. It is a nation where nothing works, whose citizens are harassed the world over simply because they carry a green passport and one which it takes a lot of effort to be proud of. Whenever I... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The police in Ogun have arrested a pastor in the state over his alleged involvement in the death of his friend. The preacher, simply identified as Abimbola, fell under suspicion for being the last person to see the deceased, 54-year-old Yusuf Kamilu, before his death. Kamilu is said to have gone to... Read More
by Zara Mustapha If a funeral service is supposed to be a solemn affair, Charles Oputa aka Charly Boy just proved us wrong. The controversial star, showed up at the memorial service for his father, Justice Chukwudifu Oputa, with his own ‘throne’ and a pair of funny dressed ladies who stood behind him while the ceremony went on. The priest... Read More
by Taju Tijani Fayemi’s political humiliation from the hand of Fayose, an anti-Omoluwabi persona, should make the rethink more desperately urgent! I have read all the overloaded narratives, unnecessary innuendoes, and shuddering vagueness that were said to conspire against Dr. John Kayode Fayemi and his eventual defeat at the last gubernatorial election in Ekiti State.... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi The opening of a sex toy shop in the Magodo area of Lagos by Nigerian actress, Bisi Ibidapo-Obe has been marked with a lot of controversy. This led to the actress saying that she did not open an adult shop as she only stocked underwear and vibrators. However, Ms. Ibidapo-Obe is again... Read More
by Babatunde Fashola Is it logical human behaviour for a land of many intellectuals to reject so overwhelmingly an incumbent that was a respected family man, a devout Catholic, gentleman and urbane representative, even in his own ward? As the ink is yet to dry on the analysis of the results of the recent Ekiti... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi Musician, Tiwa Savage was apparently undeterred by critics of her revealing outfit on her “Wanted” video as she has again gone sheer. The star, who performed at the BET Awards in Los Angeles, rocked a long royal blue dress with a see through top which showed her bra and a little more.... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The police in Lagos have arrested a man believed to be a member of a kidnap gang in the Ajah area of the state. The security officers were also said to have rescued a female banker, identified simply as Ladi, who had been abducted by the gang along with another victim named... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi Nigerian musician, Wizkid definitely has an eye for the ladies and his being in the United States of America did nothing to curb this. The star, who hung out with rapper Wale at yesterday’s BET awards, was caught staring at the behind of Basketball Wives Star, Draya Michele. Can you blame him though? See... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The recently concluded Ekiti elections were decried by many who felt that former governor, Ayo Fayose won because he shared bags of rice to some members of the electorate. Politicians in Zamfara have decided to copy this winning strategy as part of their preparations for the 2015 elections. The bags of rice... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The continued detention of the over 200 girls kidnapped from Chibok in Borno has continued to cause worldwide concern even as the United States of America has admitted that it does not know where the girls are. This was disclosed on Friday by Pentagon spokesman, Rear Admiral John Kirby who said: “We don’t... Read More
After shining like a thousand stars and finally losing to Italy in the Second Round of the 1994 World Cup hosted in the United States, Nigeria has been unable to break the jinx of advancing to the Quarter Finals of the greatest footballing spectacle the world has ever seen. The opportunity to make history has... Read More
by Elnathan John What is my point? For as long as we keep having two faces – one for when our corrupt leaders are not looking and another when we actually meet them – these men and women without consciences will keep raping us. Unless citizens can rise up and demand accountability and not cede... Read More
by Bayo Oluwasanmi To my people of Ekiti State – land of honor and fountain of knowledge – you must always watch out for mercenary hypocrites’ clever disguise. Much has been written about the outcome of the Ekiti State gubernatorial elections. Political pundits are still squaring off over the reasons why Governor Kayode Fayemi lost.... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The police in Abia have shot dead an alleged kidnap kingpin in the state as part of their efforts to rid the state of the abduction scourge. The deceased is said to have terrorized residents of Aba along with his gang before he was killed by the police. The suspect lost his... Read More
by S’ola Filani There was pandemonium in Ido-Osun, Egbedore Local Government Area of Osun state on Saturday over an alleged discovery of an explosive device in the area. Residents of Ibikunle estate, Ido-Osun had allegedly reported the purported discovery of an explosive device around the state secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) to... Read More
by Kristin Russo & Danielle Owens-Reid It is highly likely that you have friends or siblings or colleagues in your life. It is also fairly likely that one of these friends or siblings or colleagues identifies as something other than heterosexual. And at some point they may decide to tell you that they... Read More
by Momtasic Shy men tend to get left behind. They don’t express their feelings as easily, or at all, so it’s easy to dismiss them after a date or two. Guys mess up. They can break our hearts, disappoint us, and even lie. I should know. Men have been screwing with me (and... Read More
by S’ola Filani Reacting to the recent killings of Southerners in the North, the most recent bomb blast in Abuja and several other mishaps in the country, former Governor of Abia state, Orji Uzor Kalu took to his Facebook page and wrote: “I have always found it hard to believe that some human beings were... Read More
by S’ola Filani A new report detailing how Northern girls are forced into marriage at tender ages has surfaced online. In the report, a 14 year old girl who has been married and divorced twice to men that are old enough to give birth to her, Maimuna Abdullahi, tells her sad story. Although she has... Read More
by Zara Mustapha A 23-year-old woman, Blessing Ede who is carrying a 6-month-old pregnancy may soon be charged for murder. The woman is currently in police detention after her brother and his friends allegedly stabbed her husband, during an argument over a baby-walker. According to reports, the trouble started on Christmas Day, December 25, 2013 when the... Read More
by S’ola Filani Following the recent incursion of the Boko Haram insurgents into the South-eastern part of the country – especially the foiled bomb attack at the Winners’ Chapel Church in Owerri, Imo State, Catholic Women in Enugu have been banned from attending church services with hand-bags. According to the Bishop of the Diocese,... Read More
by S’ola Filani Singer, Waje had always made her weight loss journey an open one and all her efforts are sure paying off. The ‘I wish’ star has just shared photos of her new and improved look and don’t we just love it?! Check out more of her photos below and tell us what you think.