by ‘Jola Sotubo The deaths of 8 squatters in an uncompleted building located in the Apo area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have been blamed on the Nigerian Army and the Department of State Services (DSS) by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). The NHRC, which recently concluded investigations into the matter, ruled that... Read More
by Ifeanyi Uddin Evidently, despite the new ginormous size of our economy, there is an equally humongous opportunity for improvement. We could glory in the many upsides of the new numbers: a lower debt-to-GDP ratio (down from 19% to 11%), lower budget deficit to GDP ratio, etc. So, finally, we are a bigger economy than... Read More
by Ayodeji Somefun It was right under your watch sir, that a bill was put in place so that cars will be locally assembled without addressing properly power issues. Where is that done? Don’t you think that is putting the cart before the horse? Dear Mr Kneeling President Sir, For a while now, I... Read More
by Femi Aribisala How much is a human-being worth in Nigeria? Not more than the cost of a hearty meal in a “mama-put.” If you want someone killed, you don’t have to break the bank. You can get a contract-killer for as little as 1,000 naira and the job will be done. I JUST returned... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The battle for supremacy at the 2015 elections is heating up as the Presidency and opposition parties, led by the All Progressives Congress (APC) confronted each other at a forum in Washington D.C, in the United States of America. The meeting was said to have degenerated into a war of words between... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi A lot of fans assume celebrities don’t pay attention to what is written about them on social media. That assumption was proved wrong when Wizkid gave a ‘fan’ on Twitter a nasty reply to a comment made about him. The fan made a comment about Wizkid taking Instagram pictures all year and... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Another aviation disaster was averted yesterday as an Overland Airways plane originally bound for Abuja had to make an emergency landing in Lagos. The aircraft, which had 48 passengers on it, had to divert its course and head for Lagos when the pilot noticed a crack in the windshield while in flight.... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A man in Lagos has been arrested and arraigned after reports that he stabbed his friend to death. Nurudeen Adio is said to have attacked Lateef Jimoh after they got into a fight over how to split N800 between themselves. Adio subsequently got angry and stabbed Jimoh leading to the death of... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Jonathan reveals why he cannot celebrate Nigeria becoming the largest economy President Goodluck Jonathan has said there will be no celebration of any kind over the recent feat of Nigeria as the largest economy in Africa and 26th in the world. Jonathan said, although, the latest development calls for celebration but he will not... Read More
by Akan Ido She’s got many faces to her persona – smiling, laughing, goofy, playful and all but Tonto Dikeh’s image has one constant feature – beauty. The controversial Nollywood actress posted a picture collage of herself on Instagram with the telling caption “Oluwa noni #EasyLionEasyTiger #YOLO #Poko.” So tell us, if you are to pick any one... Read More
by Akan Ido It’s hard to believe Kim Kardashian never got implants for her awe-inspiring behind. The reality TV star showed what stuff her behind she’s made off as she poses for a photoshoot on the beaches of Thailand. She revealed the truly jaw-dropping size of her behind as she perched on the side of... Read More
by Akan Ido Bob Geldoff’s daughter, Peaches posted a heartbreaking picture of herself in her late mother’s arms before her tragic death. Peaches, 25, was found dead in her home in unexplained circumstances. The 25-year-old wrote ‘me and mum’ alongside the image in a tragic final post just a day before she was found... Read More
by Zara Mustapha The police at the Ejigbo division have begun a manhunt for a man who reportedly beat his 2-year-old son to death and buried him in secret in Lagos. The suspect identified as Oni Mama was said to have beaten his son, Deji, to death while the boy was crying and running after... Read More
by Joe Igbokwe Nigerian Leaders have been deceiving Nigerians for a longtime now but they cannot deceive the world. South Africa is far ahead of Nigeria, all things considered. Afraid of the impending defeat in the forthcoming elections, the ruling party PDP has imported economic magicians from the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics to wet the ground for... Read More
by Frank Onuoha We made history – I like to think it is for good – by beating the South Africans to the race of becoming Africa’s largest economy and the 23rd largest economy in the world. When I read that, I thought “Wow!! Isn’t this lovely?” It is certainly a good thing that we... Read More
What: Ndani TV Season 2 launch. Where: WheatBaker Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos. When: April 5, 2014. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa Toke Makinwa Noble Igwe Niyola and Ebuka Obi-Uchendu ... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi It seems that the lesbian community in Germany is not only seeking equality in life, they also want special treatment in death. A new burial area created specially for lesbians is set to be introduced in the Berlin cemetery for the community to live together in the afterlife. The reserved space is... Read More
by Waziri Adio My purpose here is not to deny the progress being made or to diminish the importance of rebasing our GDP or to heap all the blames for the problems of this country on the present administration. Rather, my goal is to restate that we have a major problem if growth is not... Read More
by Jibrin Ibrahim The real issue for me however is what does it really mean to say our economy is the largest in Africa. Nigeria remains a very poor country with almost 70% of the population living below the poverty line. No Nigerian city has potable water for up to 30% of inhabitants. South Africa... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Ndani TV’s The Juice is back with a new season! With new segments added, we put the spotlight on rising Nigerian music star, Patoranking who tells us about plans for his career and how he went from ‘nothing to something’. 2face Idibia gets the first seat on the cuddly couch next to... Read More
by Jim Thornton 1. Manage Munchies From 1909 to 1999, the average American’s intake of appetite-stoking linoleic acid soared 223 percent. The worst offenders: fried foods, kielbasa, bacon, soy oil, corn oil, ham, mayonnaise, vegetable shortening, chicken thighs, and potato chips. Cut ’em out, or at least cut back. 2. Sleep It Off Compared with... Read More
by Men’s Health Do you sometimes feel ravenous, even though you just polished off a tasty lunch, a full dinner, or a midnight snack? Some food ingredients can trick our bodies into not recognizing when we’re full, causing “rebound hunger” that can add inches to our waistlines. But these simple tweaks can help quiet your... Read More
by Zara Mustapha A 30-year-old student of the Nigerian Law School, Abuja, Auwal Haruna, was reported to have committed suicide by hanging himself on the ceiling fan in his hotel room in Takum, Taraba state. The incident was confirmed to newsmen in Jalingo by the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Joseph Kwaji, saying the incident which... Read More
by Zara Mustapha A Christ Apostolic Church located at Destiny Avenue in Egbeda area of Lagos has been sealed off by the police at the Idimu division over the case of a 2-year-old girl who was allegedly buried alive. According to reports, the body of the little girl was exhumed for autopsy and the pastor... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A teenage boy in Lagos has reportedly stabbed a young man for getting cosy with his love interest. 16-year-old Odafe attacked Kayode, 21, and pierced him in the neck after the latter carried Odafe’s ex-girlfriend on his laps. Odafe also turned on the girl, named Efe, and gave her a beating before... Read More
by Farrah Averill In our youth-obsessed society, most of us are on a constant quest to figure out what food, which exercises and which products can help us look younger longer as well as extend our lives. Here we debunk the 10 most widely believed ageing myths. Read on to figure out what you have... Read More
by Anna Nowadays most of us have busy schedules and we don’t pay enough attention to our health. As we know, nutrition is the most significant part of our physical and emotional well-being, and it’s important to eat well even if you are on a diet. The main thing is to trim down your body... Read More
by Adeola Balogun Despite the number of corrupt public officials who have been caught on film collecting bribes, the trend seems to be continuing. Two Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officials were filmed demanding bribes from bus drivers at the popular Ojota area. The incident is said to have occurred yesterday, April 6 and... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A pastor in Delta is said to have taken to his heels after it was reported that he had impregnated a woman and her daughter. The cleric, who was simply identified as Pastor Sam, had been holding deliverance sessions with the 45-year-old woman and her 14-year-old daughter as they were said to... Read More