by Diana Abasi-Alphonsus Udoh Nigeria not to be left behind toed the African rejection trend, in March 2005 a Nigerian Consumer body under the umbrella of All-Nigerian Consumer Movement Union rejected GMOs and had called on the Federal Government to change its position on “these dangerous products”. Top of the most contentious issues confronting the... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A police officer in Lagos has been accused of assaulting a heavily pregnant woman who was a passenger on a commercial bus in the bar beach area of the state. The officer, identified as Aurthur Okeke (ID. No.453255) is said to have dragged the woman, reportedly in her 3rd trimester of pregnancy,... Read More
by Babatunde Oladipo Wike’s nomination as Minister by the governor has become like the biblical thorn in the flesh of Apostle Paul, who though could heal others of a similar pain but had to live with his own pain in the course of his Missionary work. This has not been the best times for Rivers... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The attempt by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to get the seats of some governors, who defected from the party, declared vacant has encountered a roadblock after the case was thrown out of court. A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja threw out the case after it held that the court processes... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A pastor in Lagos has revealed his struggle with drug addiction in a bid to show that no one is beyond redemption. Victor Edo, a zonal pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God, said that he once sold his blood just to get money to fuel his addiction to heroine and... Read More
by Akan Ido Reports indicate that over 20 people have lost their lives in a fresh attack today in the troubled southern Kaduna. This is following another attack earlier today in Kaduna where about 40 people were killed in three villages in Sanga, Local Government area of the state. The latest attack was said to... Read More
by Zara Mustapha Authorities in China are dealing with what is believed to be the country’s youngest alcoholic – a boy aged just two years old. Cheng Cheng first tried wine at 10 months, and downed his first bottle of beer before the age of one. Now, the toddler in eastern China’s Anhui province screams... Read More
A bride-to-be has been killed in a car crash as she drove to her bachelorette party. Collette Moreno, a 26-year-old mother-of-one, was being driven to Lake Ozark, Missouri by her best friend on Friday afternoon when they tried to overtake a truck but were hit by an oncoming vehicle. She later died from her injuries.... Read More
Alongside Karachi Zoo’s enclosures for elephants and deer, hidden behind a curtain in an ornate pavilion, there is a creature the likes of which you won’t find in the wild. It is the home of Mumtaz Begum – a mythical half-fox, half-woman chimera – who has been the zoo’s top attraction for generations. From her... Read More
by Zara Mustapha Some widows of policemen who lived in the barracks of the Mobile Police Unit 20, commanded by Olubode Ojajuni, a Chief Superintendent of Police, CSP, who was a one time Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Police Command, were evicted from their homes over two weeks ago and are still struggling to recover from... Read More
by Akan Ido The All Progressives Congress (APC), Rivers State Chapter, has dismissed as a fluke, last Saturday’s dislodgement of the party by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the governorship election in Ekiti State. “This development, which was unexpected, does not portend anything any danger for the APC in 2015, especially in Rivers State.... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Gov. Fashola explains how the $90m World Bank Education Loan was spent – Vanguard News Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State, Tuesday, formally gave a breakdown of how his administration spent the $90million about N13.5 billion, education grants by World Bank to state in 2009, saying the state government had nothing to... Read More
by Akan Ido The Federal Government has said that it is yet to confirm media reports that 60 women were kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Chibok, Borno State almost 70 days after over 200 schoolgirls were abducted in the same community. Media reports indicate that about 60 women were forcefully taken from their homes on... Read More
by Zara Mustapha She is just as involved in the fashion world as she is in the music industry so Rita Ora was a more than appropriate choice to grace the cover of Flare magazine. The singer struck her best poses for the Canadian fashion bible as she opened up about her ‘addiction’ to Instagram and... Read More
by Zara Mustapha The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo Chapter, on Tuesday vowed to continue its month-long strike, until its demands are met. Speaking to newsmen in Lagos, the union’s Chairman, Saheed Oseni, said that the decision to continue with the strike was taken at the union’s congress on June... Read More
by Cheta Nwanze …this video of a so-called customer service person for Arik Air at the Calabar Airport tells us just how far we have to go in our service culture in this land of ours. Arik Air sadly, is a major culprit. According to conventional wisdom, the order of precedence in Nigeria is Prez,... Read More
by Tola Sarumi Real change has to be plotted from the community to community, let the local councillor go to his Ward and tell them why he once again deserves their vote, and if he wants to be reelected, he had better hand out rice Predictably, there has already been much hand wringing over the... Read More
by Julia Austin Push on your own arm and drag your fingers up it. Now, just barely touch your arm and do the same thing. The second act feels better, right? Feels that way for women too. After enough men and enough mishaps, you realize that there are some things men just... Read More
by Ayomikun Soyombo We can’t neglect this land We can’t give in yet Though the imprisoned seeks no liberation We can’t just turn our backs to see her waste For the love of Nigeria 1.For the citizens of this country Who had a selfless leader That laboured for truth That... Read More
by Piper Rose Speaking of moisturizer, how well is yours working? If your skin is continually dry or oily, inspect your moisturizer. Is it too heavy or too light? Is it right for the season? Does it contain drying alcohols? Do you need a higher SPF? Start investigating. Everyone’s got bad... Read More
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by Zara Mustapha A man, Kingdom Ike from Okigwe local government area of Imo State was reported to have allegedly ran over his wife, Njideka, with a tricycle after she suspected him of having an affair. The victim was carrying a 4-months-old pregnancy. According to an eyewitness, Robinson Akunesi, he said a fight began when Njideka who... Read More
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by Zara Mustapha So false, the bump is just for a movie. Popular actress, Chika Ike shared some photos of herself on set of her new movie with, veteran actress Liz Benson and actor Joseph Benjamin. From her Instagram which read: Miss Teacher #behindthescenes #making#chikaikeproduction #missteacher #Liz Benson #Chikaike#JosephBenjamin directed by @serahdonald, we can tell she plays the role of a pregnant teacher. It’s... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi Pretty Ghanaian actress, Nadia Buari brought sexy back to looking innocent in this Disney-themed outfit. The actress rocked a pair of red polkadot Minnie Mouse ears with a black tee and shorts and she looked every inch the fairytale princess as she hung out with her family. Photo below:
by ‘Jola Sotubo The Sudanese woman who was kept imprisoned and sentenced to death for converting to Christianity has been rearrested. 27-year-old Meriam Ibrahim was forced to give birth in a Sudanese jail after she was arrested for apostasy. She was sentenced to death after she refused to renounce Christianity but was released yesterday. Her... Read More
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by Julia Austin Women are supposed to aspire to make lots of money but we’re not supposed to cherish nice things. We’re seen as superficial if we spend our savings on a designer bag, and we’re seen as silly if we’ll wait for hours outside a store before they release a limited edition... Read More
by Zara Mustapha Popular Yoruba actress, Bisi Ibidapo-Obe who recently opened a lingerie shop called Bio Lingerie had an exclusive interview with Encomium magazine where she insisted that she does not sell sex toys (although she was photographed with one). She told the magazine that Bio Lingerie deals in men and women underwear, body... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Some members of the Edo State House of Assembly yesterday conducted themselves in a dishonourable manner as they engaged in a free-for-all. The trouble is said to have started when some suspended members of the house insisted on taking part in proceedings. This move was rejected by their colleagues who fought them... Read More
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by Suraj Oyewale Then, I could discuss pre-independence and first republic politics with precision, from the London conference to the Operation Wetie crisis. I savoured those moments. I started reading newspapers at a very tender age, probably before hitting 10. And I’m not talking about looking at cartoons or joining those crossword puzzles. Trekking, sometimes... Read More
by Zara Mustapha In May 2014, Kampala the Ugandan capital played host to the 9th edition of the largest gathering of eLearning professionals on the continent when the eLearning Africa 2014 conference held under the title “Opening frontiers to the future”. The main focus of the eLearning Africa conference was to discuss the latest innovations,... Read More