by Adeola Balogun The discovery of the “house of horror” in Ibadan, the Oyo capital, was made even more horrifying because of the state the survivors were found in. The barely alive victims were malnourished and skeletal as one of them stated that they were fed only once a week. Cecilia Obaikhena is one of... Read More
by Akan Ido Just how much does Beyonce and Jay Z’s lavish lifestyle cost? Well, considering they topped Forbes’ list of Highest Earning Celebrity Couples last year and are worth an estimated half a billion dollars — way more than we could ever afford, that’s for sure. VH1 dived into the power couple’s finances on “The Fabulous... Read More
by Akan Ido A sixty-year-old man, Malam Umaru of Jerin Duwatsu Village, Wanke district of Gusau local government has slapped his wife, Inno, to death following a matrimonial disagreement. The incidence according to the village head, Magaji Hamidu, occurred when the deceased protested against the alleged perpetual injustice shown by the husband in favouring the... Read More
by Akan Ido Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the former governor of Lagos and a frontline member of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) have blamed the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) led administration of running a shameless, deceitful government. Tinubu said this yesterday at a special colloquium organised in his honour to mark his 62nd birthday... Read More
by Akan Ido President Goodluck Jonathan lashed out northern governors blaming them for the spate of violence in their region. The president said this yesterday in Bauchi at the North-east Zonal Rally of his party, the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP). He blamed the governors for their failure to provide opportunities for citizens to readily acquire... Read More
by Simon Kolawole There is something I want to keep hammering on: Nigeria is bigger than PDP and APC. Do you know how many parties we have seen in this country? NPC, AG, NCNC, UPN, NPN, NPP, SDP, NRC, just name them. Where are they now? They are gone with history, but Nigeria remains. If... Read More
by Femi Aribisala Some will tell you if the dream is frightening, it is not from God. This is not necessarily true. God occasionally terrifies us with warnings in dreams. (Job 33:16). He uses them to wake us up when we are complacent, too relaxed and are not paying enough attention to him. He uses... Read More
by Tara Zimliki Pushups make the list of exercises to transform your body because they really work. There are so many different pushups you can do that work the different muscles in your arms and shoulders. By varying your pushup style you will also decrease the risk of becoming bored. I love how pushups not... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Tight security as Jonathan visits Bauchi There was tight security in Bauchi town as President Goodluck Jonathan attended the North ast grand rally of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Access roads inside Bauchi metropolis were blocked with heavily armed security personnel. Gaining access to the main bowl of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium... Read More
by Pius Adesanmi Like his boss, Mr. Omokri’s crisis strategy has been to quietly retire Pastor Wendell Simlin from active public service and wait out the public outcry. Mr. Omokri knows his people. I am not done with Sanusi Lamido Sanusi’s post-suspension politics yet. I stated last week that he is poorly served by the... Read More
by Anna Breslaw Your Google search history is “owen wilson girlfriend.” “chris hemsworth girlfriend” “channing tatum girlfriend” and “need sex soon help please.” 1. You pick a treadmill at the gym that overlooks the local college boys basketball team. Now that you are in your late twenties, they’re seem young and fresh and sweaty and I’ll... Read More
by Adaobi Okwy The Holy Book says that we perish because of our lack of knowledge and I believe this to be true in every way. If God does not want us interested in OUR economy, why did Jesus pay tax? I was at the Sunday school Bible class on sunday where we were talking... Read More
How I watched my girlfriend get raped, murdered while chatting with her on Skype – Boyfriend reveals
by Zara Mustapha A 23-year-old girl, Qian ‘Necole’ Liu, was found dead on the morning of April 15, 2011, in her basement apartment in Toronto, Canada covered in blood and semen. On the night of the murder, Liu was chatting with her boyfriend Xian Meng who was in China using a Skype webcam and an instant messaging service.... Read More
by Chris Nwogodo Secondly, the crisis of representation stems from a continued disdain for politics. Many honest and competent people in our society consider politics to be beneath them and have left it for knaves. Thus, it is no wonder that the critical mass of progressives necessary for a transformative shift in our nation is... Read More
by Lekan Aminu On and on like that, okada has saved us from embarrasements and even death. I can’t forget how a pregnant woman whose labour room was almost on the road was carried to the hospital on okada. That was the fastest way! Or should they have waited for a bus which would first... Read More
by Holly Riordan If you went on a date, how long do you think the relationship would last? Is he the type of guy to have a quick fling? Having a short relationship with him may have hurt you more than having no relationship at all. 1. DO YOU JUST LIKE THE IDEA OF HIM?... Read More
by Zara Mustapha Despite the divorce drama between Nollywood actor, Tchidi Chikere and his estranged wife Sophia Tchidi Chikere , the actor tied the knot in a traditional wedding ceremony with his girlfriend, Nuella Njubigbo. The ceremony took place today at the bride’s hometown in Anambra. Sophia had in an interview accused Nuella of... Read More
by Anna Breslaw He will have to peeeeel these skinny jeans off my legs. 1. Crap, do I need to clean? I really only have time to Swiffer Wet Jet the top layer of filth off my apartment. That’ll have to do.2. Do I have a condom? Does he have a condom? Do I need to run down to... Read More
by Anna Breslaw Goddammit, wet spot. 1. That was good.2. Is it tacky to check my phone right now? Like 20 seconds after we just finished having sex? Yes. 3. I better go pee so I don’t get a UTI. And explain that to him for the fortieth time. 4. God, I’m wheezing like a 70-year-old chain... Read More
by Zara Mustapha A mother’s cruelty into has landed into deep trouble as she is said to be the cause of her son’s demise. 25-year-old Jessica Dutro has been accused of beating her 4-year-old son, Zachary Dutro- Boggess until his intestines tore in two places. Reason – because she thought he was gay. Dutro subjected... Read More
by Huffington Post It might be the cardinal rule of good sleep hygiene: The bed is for sleep and sex only. There’s still much we don’t know about the science of sleep, but experts are resoundingly supportive of these two s-words. (Some even have their own riffs on the adage, like this gem from Dr. M. Safwan... Read More
by Anna Breslaw You consistently suggest movie dates so that you don’t have to make conversation. OK so I planned it out so that we can go straight from the 9:10 p.m. showing of Frozen to the 11:40 showing of 12 Years A Slave. Shhhhh. 1. You don’t get butterflies when he texts you. That mid-day “what are you up... Read More
by Umari Ayim Episode 2 – Read Episode 1 of the compelling story HERE. Another Ritual, Meeting Chika And The Mistress Suggestion The room is quiet as I move my hand over the open hand of Chief Michael Abidemi and feel a chill settle down on my spine. I withdraw the hand in immediately and... Read More
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by Isi Esene In celebrating Nigeria, Her People and Her Successes over the last 100 years; Commonwealth Democracy Initiative in partnership with GLEEHD Foundation, ROSTRA Consulting & Amandla Consulting organised a weeklong chain of events in London to celebrate the success of Nigeria as a United Nation between 10 and 13 of March, 2014. Dayo... Read More
by Akan Ido Boxing champion, Floyd Mayweather’s job is to knock you out and he’s pretty much done that with a glittering punch – a new 60 carat diamond watch custom made from Russian cut diamonds. Mayweather flew to New York this week to check out the timepiece which was crafted by Rafaello and Co. and... Read More
by Akan Ido There was confusion earlier on Saturday morning when two vehicles were crushed by a petrol tanker spilling its contents inflammable content. The accident occurred on Iyana Isolo bridge in the heart of Lagos. Among the vehicles involved is a metallic grey four wheel drive which had its front partially crushed while the... Read More
by Abieyuwa Ima-Edomwonyi ”There happens to be a great number of people who are super super talented in all areas of life and shyness has made them deny the world of their brilliant expertise…that is simply not fair!” I know there are a lot of people on a constant struggle with shyness, I know this... Read More
by Zara Mustapha A baby who weighed so big that she became trapped during birth was saved by medics who had to break her arm. The baby, Poppy Screen, eventually survived, weighing 10lb 15oz leaving her unable to breathe and doctors feared she would be stillborn after delivery. Out of fear of losing the baby, a... Read More
by Akan Ido Media personalities, Ese Walter and Benny Ark are currently in church being joined holy matrimony after having their traditional wedding a few weeks ago. Walter, a former COZA church member, had on a splendidly designed wedding dress while the handsome groom chose a blue suit. Both lovebirds looks so happy. We say congratulations... Read More