by Olusegun Adeniyi However, at the end of the day, the ultimate lesson of this tragedy is that we should not have gotten to Chibok in the first place. But we are there right now and how we get out of it is what matters and that is the responsibility President Jonathan bears. This afternoon in... Read More
by Akan Ido Mike Omeri, the Coordinator of the National Information Centre has announced the commencement of operations to rescue the missing schoolgirls kidnapped a month ago in Chibok, Borno State. Omeri, who is also the Director General of the National Orientation Agency however refused to give further information on the efforts being taken towards... Read More
by College Candy I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but if a guy doesn’t look like he’s having a great time when you are on top of him, you probably suck. BUT it’s ok, there is hope; I used to suck at it too (and I don’t think we are... Read More
by Farooq A. Kperogi, Ph.D It is true, of course, that Mrs. Jonathan’s spoken English falls short of even the prevailing standards of acceptability in Nigerian English, but no Nigerian born and raised in Nigeria would have a hard time understanding her Amid the righteous indignation that has attended the tragic abduction of more than... Read More
by Dolapo Aina See you in Rwanda-the land of a thousand hills; a million smiles and a billion opportunities. Rwanda’s peaceful ambience is perfect for creative minds that need a serene location to be mentally and creatively productive. Rwanda’s business climate is conducive for any straight-forward entrepreneur. Rwanda’s tourism especially historical tourism would leave you... Read More
by Aduratomi Bolade Many Nigerians, particularly on social media and on many radio talk shows, have vilified the media for failing to take the lead in the coverage of the Chibok abduction and have allowed international news companies such as CNN, BBC & Aljazeera to take the shine off them. Once again Nigeria is... Read More
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by Zara Mustapha A 12ft python gave a woman in Texas the shock of her life when she found it in her bathroom wrapped around her toilet bowl. 50-year-old Veronica Rodriguez, discovered the huge African python slithering across the bathroom floor earlier this month. According to reports, the python may have got in through the back door... Read More
by Zara Mustapha Singer, Dencia has come under fire on all sides ever since she released her skin whitening spot remover cream, Whitenicious, into the market. She even enjoyed a few weeks of fame when she was called out mentioned in an interview by Oscar award winner, Lupita Nyong’o, over the ‘bleaching’ cream. Some funny fellow has now created another... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo In this season where women issues are tops on news flash, ranging from abuse to divorce, victorious army ministries brings to you her annual Jesus women of influence conference for women of this time and age. With this year’s theme being “Awake oh woman arise” the host Mama Blessing Agboli wife... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi The now viral video which shows Solange Knowles, sister of Beyonce, attacking rapper, Jay Z is believed to have fetched the ‘leaker’ some big bucks. Reports have it that the security tape which showed Solange assaulting her brother-in-law in an elevator was sold to the highest bidder, celebrity gossip site TMZ, for... Read More
by LaMudi Buying a home will undoubtedly be one of the biggest purchases you will ever make. The last thing you want is to end up with buyer’s remorse. There are a few simple steps that we find our customers often forget, like the importance of getting an expert opinion or having pre-approval... Read More
by Zara Mustapha The May 2014 edition of Genevieve magazine is out with House of Tara CEO, Tara Fela-Durotoye on its cover. The Genevieve cover girl dazzles in a sheer purple gown as she talks about her journey so far, she was styled by the editor of the magazine, Dimeji Alara. Simply fabulous!... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi Just when it seems that fashion has reached its craziest ever, something even more crazy happens. We’ve seen frozen meat dresses, telephone handbags and a dress made from a coffee filter but these snake shoes are out of this world. They look so real, don’t they?
by Oge Okonkwo A 37-year-old woman , Bose Oluwole has been arrested by the police in the Epe division of Lagos state for allegedly setting her 9-year-old daughter on fire in other to deliver her from witchcraft. Oluwole, a prophetess in a Celestial Church of Christ in Epe was alleged to have poured kerosene on her... Read More
by The Frisky As much as we’d all like to believe we’re smooth operators in the bedroom, sometimes shit happens that can prevent us from being our suavest selves during sex. (Seriously though, literal shit can happen if your partner pulls the unexpected finger-in-the-ass move.) Maybe you got a pube caught in your... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi Everyone who lives in Lagos knows what it’s like to face miles and miles of traffic that seems like it will never end. This can be especially frustrating when you’re late for work or in a hurry to get somewhere important. Well this guy has found a way to help you get... Read More
by Zara Mustapha Ever since TMZ leaked a video of the ‘epic’ fight between Jay Z and Beyonce’s sister, Solange Knowles, the world has been waiting eagerly to get the juicy details behind the elevator scuffle. Some sources have claimed that the altercation was as a result of the music mogul’s decision to attend Rihanna’s post-Met... Read More
by Akintomiwa Agbaje The Central Working Committee for The Future Africa Awards & Summit(TFAAS) 2014 has today announced the media campaign for 2014. The campaign is themed #ThisIsAfrica, and is led by five of Africa’s brightest young leaders: actress and activist Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde (Nigeria); serial entrepreneur Ashish J. Thakkar (Uganda), iROKO founder Jason Njoku (Nigeria), water advocate Saran Kaba... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo This June, the city of Lagos will be given an unforgettable experience as Taruwa Festival of Performing Arts in Nigeria [TAF] returns with a second edition themed ‘Telling Our Stories’. The festival which debuted a year ago is back with an assortment of events spread out through 4 days from Wednesday, June... Read More
by Zara Mustapha About 2 days ago, the State Security Services (SSS) announced the arrest of 5 suspects allegedly responsible for the bombing at Nyanya bus park in Abuja on April 14, 2014. The agency also revealed that the co-masterminds of the attack who have been identified as Rufai Abubakar Tsiga and Aminu Sadiq Ogwuche,... Read More
by Umari Ayim Episode 10 Chika’s Embryos And Calling An Uneasy Truce – Read Episode 1 of the compelling story HERE. – Read Episode 2 of the compelling story HERE. – Read Episode 3 of the compelling story HERE – Read Episode 4 of the compelling story HERE – Read Episode 5 of the compelling story HERE – Read Episode 6... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi The May issue of OK! Nigeria Magazine is out and on the cover is none other than music legend, 2face Idibia. In the interview, 2face opens up on music, his marriage, his craziest experience with a fan and more. Excerpts below: On if marriage has changed anything about he and Annie’s relationship:... Read More
by Renita Tisha Pinto Even if you feel full from the previous day’s dinner or are in a rush, make sure you eat a quick breakfast. Skipping breakfast slows down our metabolism and makes us feel lethargic. 1. Juicing your fruit When you start your blender to juice oranges, remember that this... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Four women in Enugu have been arrested after they were accused of conspiring to sell a 3-month-old baby. The 22-year-old mother of the child is said to have sold her little daughter for N150,000 to someone who subsequently resold the child for N450,000. The development was disclosed via a statement signed by... Read More
by Olanrewaju Kayode The headline of the Tribune article is sensational enough, and does enough damage to Sanusi for the superficial reader. Read: Tribune-FG uncovers how Sanusi allegedly spent N1.3bn on charter planes in 2013 You do not need to have an advance degree in political science to understand that the suspension of Sanusi Lamido... Read More
by Zara Mustapha Some Boko Haram insurgents met their waterloo when they attempted to raid some villages in Borno state on Wednesday morning. According to reports, the insurgents numbering over 300 marched into a village called Rann, the headquarters of Kala-Balge local government and adjoining villages in Borno state but met resistance from the villagers who... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo John McCain, a United States Senator has said that the abducted Nigerian schoolgirls should be rescued by the US forces whether the Nigerian government approves or not. The two-time presidential candidate was said to have stated that America does not need permission from “some guy named Goodluck Jonathan” to save the girls... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A grandmother in Lagos narrowly escaped death at the hands of a mob which accused her of kidnapping a day-old baby. The woman, a foodstuff seller in the Ajegunle area of the state, was taking a baby delivered by her daughter to her home in the same area when she was accosted... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo President Goodluck Jonathan has come under fire from various quarters over what many see as a nonchalant attitude towards the rescue of abducted and continued detention of over 200 schoolgirls in Chibok, Borno. The government has made moves to act after a flurry of protests on the issue broke out all over... Read More