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
by Zara Mustapha According to TMZ, hours after the Jay Z and Solange Knowles elevator fight, the duo went on a jewelry shopping spree at a high-end NYC jewelry store on Tuesday. Inside jewelry store called Mr. Flawless, the pair were looking for women’s jewelry for around 20 minutes. It was gathered that there was no... Read More
by Collins Uma Rebellion occurs when an individual rejects both culturally defined goals and means and substitutes new goals and means. Shekau and his band of brigands exhibit this type of deviance. On the 14th of April 2014, one month ago, over 200 young school girls were kidnapped at Chibok, Borno state, North-East Nigeria. We... Read More
by Akan Ido Angela Omieh, a woman posing as a soldier has been arrested in Akure, Ondo State after getting exposed by her boyfriend. The woman was arrested by men attached to the 323 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army with sets of military uniform, police extract and a sworn affidavit for loss of... Read More
by Kenechukwu Oraelosi You’ve got to be strong, not weak. The only way to deal with these people is to bring them to justice. You can’t talk to them. You can’t negotiate with them. There is an assumption that negotiating with terrorists does encourage terrorism. Many countries believe this, and adopt it as their foreign... Read More
by Tara Zimliki Aim to exercise every day, but if there’s a day or two you cannot make it due to work or other obligations, make sure you exercise the very next day. Focus on higher intensity exercise, where you push yourself to the next level so that you can achieve amazing results. ... Read More
by Rudolf Okonkwo The North will never be the same after Boko Haram. The people of the North will have to make hard choices. Will they hold their leaders accountable or still allow them to educate their families and leave the rest behind? There will still be a Nigeria after Boko Haram; it just won’t... Read More
by Adaobi Nkeokelonye Our women are willing to march naked into the forest to bring you home, people who know not your name, your faces nor your life before now have showed they care. Many nights have gone and you are not home. The other me seems lost, lost because you are not here. At... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo US reaffirms commitment to the rescue of the Chibok schoolgirls The United States has stressed its commitment to the ongoing efforts to rescue the over 200 school girls abducted by the Boko Haram sect. According to a US senior official, a key focus of the U.S-Nigerian bilateral relationship is combating violent... Read More
by Akan Ido The largest seamless photograph in the world has gone on display. The picture which measures 3,375 square foot in size – 31ft high and 107ft wide – shows an abandoned Marine Corps air station in Southern California, USA. Known as ‘The Great Picture’, the massive image was created by six artists –... Read More
by Niyi Akinnaso Between Jonathan and his wife, politicians, especially the North-East governors, are to blame for Boko Haram as are the parents of the abducted schoolgirls. It is over one month since over 200 schoolgirls were abducted from their hostel in Government Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State. It will be recalled that the incident... Read More
by Reno Omokri Trust in God is total and a person who understand this gives all glory from his earthly gifting to God. I have seen many people in Christendom yearn for success to the extent that they become vulnerable and I have been moved by compassion for them to write this piece. ... Read More
by Perry Brimah It is also noted from the video, that the “Shekau” personality who was filmed on a Hollywood green screen, complete with the light effects in the video was startlingly different from several “Shekaus” of the past including the most recent video released a week ago where the persona claimed responsibility for the... Read More
by Beverley Lewis We have all experienced physical pain and during this time most of us tend to comfort eat and reach for foods rich in sugar and fat to make us feel better. But, this can actually contribute to more physical pain. So, instead of reaching for junk food and pain medication,... Read More
by Zara Mustapha A bride-to-be refused to walk down the aisle until her fiance paid for her breast enlargement surgery from a natural 32B-sized frame to an artificial 30FF. 22-year-old Rochelle Bathew says she couldn’t stand her ‘saggy and lifeless’ breasts which made her ‘depressed’ seeing... Read More
by Isi Esene Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Finance Minister and Coordinator of the Nigerian Economy as spoken about the callous abduction of over 230 girls kidnapped by the Boko Haram Islamic sect in Chibok, Borno State on April 14 saying the international community must support Nigeria in its efforts to bring the girls back safe.... Read More
by Ochekliye Ramatu ” And though the job was (way) beneath my pay grade, I took it because God blesses the works of our hands, not the laziness of our ideas. ” Anytime I write an article like this, it is because I want to rant. So forgive me if you can. And if you can’t,... Read More
by Akintomiwa Agbaje Star Lager, popularly known as the people’s beer has announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind sports platform called Star Football. The formal launch, which held in Lagos on Monday May 12 2014, was witnessed by the crème of the entertainment and sports industry. Star Football according to Marketing Director, Walter Drenth,... Read More
by Anna Breslaw Unlike college breakups, when you could ostensibly go into semi-catatonic shut-in phase and spend 48 hours in your dorm room under the covers with Law & Order SVU and a roll of raw cookie dough, you’re a grown-up now, and you need to go to work. Even though you just got hit... Read More
by Uche Ezechukwu To make matters worse, she poured untold aspersions on the capacity of the Nigerian military – the same institution that had in a very recent past, ensured that her parents have a country. Since the famous Canadian communication expert, Marshall McLuhan enunciated his famous ‘the medium is the message’ doctrine in 1977,... Read More
by Zara Mustapha Some protesters gathered today at the Catholic Church at Asokoro, Abuja for the #BringBackOurGirls march to the Borno governor’s lodge in the state. The protest was led by former minister of education, Oby Ezekwesili, former House of Representatives member, Dino Melaye with Member Feese, a survivor of the deadly 2012 United Nations bomb blast... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi It might come as a shock to some that Toyin Lawani’s fiance, Trigga Kess actually has money of his own and is not sponging off her. Rumour has it that the celebrity stylist’s love interest comes from a wealthy family and is not doing too badly for himself. In proof of this,... Read More
by Mary Ellen and Jerry Resentment in sharing in your partner’s success or accomplishments reflects competitiveness and a lack of recognition that partners are on the same team. We humans long for stability in a world where everything is in flux. Despite our wishes, the only certainty in life is constant change. Nothing will... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi It’s constantly amazing just how people go to extreme lengths to achieve as much as they can while using just one commercial motorcycle aka ‘Okada’. We’ve seen photos of rams being carried, a goat being strapped to the rider’s bag and even a woman sitting atop an obviously imbalanced sack on an... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi Wizkid has made no secret of the fact that he positively adores his son, Boluwatife. The mini starboy turned 3 today and of course his daddy came through with a shoutout for his little man. Wizkid said: This lil guy brings so much joy to my life! Happy birthday kiddo!! Love u... Read More
by Isi Esene Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno has threatened to open up on the true position of things in his state if pushed to do so. The governor whose state appears to be under a siege by the Boko Haram Islamic militant sect told protesters in Abuja that there is little a governor can... Read More
by Zara Mustapha A 30-year-old man, Chris Holland believes he received a blessing in disguise after he fell through a table while dancing with his friends. Holland woke up with a bruise the shape of an angel, saying that he feels lucky because, if the impact had been any higher, he could have suffered a serious... Read More
by Adeola Balogun A precocious little boy in Germany managed to get hold of his father’s car keys and decided to take the latter’s Mercedes for a spin. The toddler, named Mirancan didn’t get very far though as he crashed the car into a pole before he could maneuver onto a road. He is said... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi Former celebrity Big Brother star, Casey Batchelor decided to give her fans a sneak peek into the fabulous holiday she’s having as she shared a sexy selfie. Ms. Batchelor who’s on a vacation in Portugal took a snap of herself, but most importantly her generous bosom, as she lounged by a poolside.... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Konga.com, Nigeria’s Largest Online Marketplace in celebration of its customers and recent recognition as the most Innovative and impactful retail brand in Nigeria by the Lagos state chamber of commerce and industry is proud to introduce free delivery nationwide to all its customers for the month of May. This free delivery means that Nigerians nationwide can now receive all... Read More