by Zara Mustapha A man suspected to be mentally ill was said to have killed to persons injuring another at Afaha Ukwa junction in Eket local government area of Akwa Ibom. According to reports, the man dragged an elderly man off a motorcycle smashing his head on the ground in the process. It was gathered... Read More
by Sanusi Lamido Sanusi I am compelled to make this public statement to address the various allegations levied against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and cited as the reasons for my suspension from office as the Governor of the CBN on the 19th of February 2014. As a matter of record, the allegations were made... Read More
by Eseoghene Odiete I was definitely tempted to curse and complain; to make loud noise about how bad our government has become but John Kennedy words flashes through my mind: ‘the problems of the world cannot possibly be solved by skeptics or cynics, whose horizons are limited by the obvious realities. We need men who... Read More
by Femi Fani-Kayode Excuse my crude language but you cannot piss on a giant’s doorstep and expect him to be pleased with you. On Sunday 16th March 2014 a referendum will be held in the Crimea to determine whether the people of that country will stay in the Ukraine or opt to be part of... Read More
by Sonala Olumhense But here we are: 2014, and the SNB seems to be the latest proof the President intends to postdate his 2011 electoral pledges. He has already said the Lagos-Ibadan road will now be completed in four years. President Goodluck Jonathan last week finally got some traction on the Second Niger Bridge (SNB)... Read More
by Simon Kolawole While our politicians are still busy playing 2015 politics with Boko Haram, the conflict is killing us softly. I had not been to Abia State in ages. My visit to Umuahia sometime last year set me thinking yet again about the Nigerian condition. That was when today’s topic nestled in my mind:... Read More
by Femi Aribisala Those who seek God in their heart-of-hearts are inclined to receive dreams of the Almighty. Moses says: “You were shown these things so that you might know that the LORD is God; besides him there is no other.” [READ: Femi Aribisala: How to determine if your dream is of God (Part 1)]... Read More
#NISstampede: This is how question papers were distributed by Immigration officials in Abuja (WATCH)
by Isi Esene With unconfirmed reports putting the number of casualties in yesterday’s Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) nationwide recruitment exercise stampede at eighteen, images have started trickling in on what may have pushed the casualty number so high. #NISstampede: I counted 6 women, 1 man in the mortuary – Eyewitness The video below shows the... Read More
by Akan Ido The death of Forester Samson, a 17-year-old Nigerian girl in Russia continues to be a source of misery to her family. The teenager was said to have been stabbed multiple times and burnt to death by an unknown group of Russian gangsters in Moscow earlier in March. According to Sonia Samson, the... Read More
by Charles Novia Now, in a nation where there are no jobs for the millions of youths, the pictures and process of this NIS charade today must be seen as a tinderbox waiting to explode. And it will explode one day. It’s quite sad to hear that young Nigerians lost their lives in the Nigerian Immigration... Read More
by Akan Ido Nollywood actor, Ganiyu Oyeyemi, popularly known as Ogunjimi was last week arrested for allegedly raping his daughter’s friend in Osogbo, Osun State. The actor was arrested and detained on Tuesday by the Osun State Police Command after a 22-year-old lady (names withheld) laid a rape complaint at the police station. The case... Read More
by Tunde Fagbenle “How come Nigeria is dirty, and there is mud everywhere?” He asked. “Is it because the white men left?” I posted this short conversation on my Facebook status last week and the reactions to it by scores of people, Nigerians and non-Nigerians, came in torrents. It touched a sensitive nerve and evoked... Read More
by Akan Ido Thirty five secondary school students with have been arrested by officials of the Nigeria Peace Corps in Osogbo, the Osun state capital. The students with ages ranging between 13 and 16 were arrested over theor alleged involvement in cult related activities. According to the commandant of the Nigeria Peace Corps, Ayinde Paul... Read More
by Akan Ido The Minister of Interior, Abba Moro has blamed applicants who participated in yesterday’s Nigeria Immigration Service recruitment exercise saying the deadly stampede in some centres were caused by impatience. #NISstampede: This is how question papers were distributed by Immigration officials in Abuja (WATCH) Moro said many applicants failed to adhere to the... Read More
by Zara Mustapha We don’t have the answers yet on how it all turned out this way but these are not good sights to behold. #NISstampede: This is how question papers were distributed by Immigration officials in Abuja (WATCH) The photo above was taken at the one of the venues of the Nigeria Immigration Service... Read More
by Zara Mustapha Photos showing moments after Olympic sprinter, Oscar Pistorius killed his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp have emerged ‘accidentally’ in court. The photos show a shocked Pistorius, bare-chested with blood smeared all over his shorts and prosthetic legs standing, facing a camera. The Paralympian shot his girlfriend in the early hours of February 14 last year.... Read More
by Zara Mustapha A 7-year-old girl in China surprised doctors and her parents after a live leech stuck in her windpipe was removed. The little girl initially thought to suffer from throat pain due to bad cold which was causing her to have breathing problems. According to reports, doctors eventually discovered she had a five... Read More
by Ladolcebella Ouch! Sex doesn’t have to be classified as rough to lead to injury. Just think: accidental biting, scratching, a jagged toenail that cuts the skin, a pulled muscle, leg cramps, etc. 1: Poor Timing Chances are, no matter how good your husband is in bed, there has been a time when you wished he... Read More
by Akan Ido Many young people have reacted angrily to the manner in which the Nigerian Immigration Service conducted the recruitment examination originally slated for today in various test centres around the country. Scores of unemployed youth carrying placards with various inscriptions like “Nigeria has failed its youths again”, “We cannot leave Nigeria for our... Read More
by Akan Ido The whole country was earlier jolted by fresh news of young unemployed Nigerians dying at various Nigerian Immigration Service test centres across the country. READ: ‘Over 15 people fell on me…’: #NISstampede survivor narrates horrific experience (PICTURED) Hundreds of thousand of job seekers trooped out in Lagos, Oyo, Niger, Rivers, Abuja and... Read More
by Akan Ido Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has registered his dismay at the news of the death of several job seekers at various Nigerian Immigration Service test centres across the country. READ: #NISstampede: This is how question papers were distributed by Immigration officials in Abuja (WATCH) Hundreds of thousand of unemployed Nigerians trooped out... Read More
by Zara Mustapha A father has been arrested for biting off the nose of his one-month-old son. 18-year-old Joshua Cooper, was said to have savagely injured his son because he was frustrated at the infant’s wailing. The police was called by the infant’s 17-year-old mother who said her baby was bleeding from the nose.... Read More
by Akan Ido Paul ‘Psquare’ Okoye’s bride-to-be, Anita Isamah had a lovely time on Friday night after her close friends threw a bridal shower for her. Isamah who wore a black dress was apparently excited cutting her handcuff cake as friends like Anita Uwagbale Iseghohi, Munachi Abii, Celia Bissong, and Chineye Ochuba Akinlade enjoyed a swell... Read More
by Akan Ido The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Saturday in Abuja said that troops, operating in the North-East, have captured a massive armoury with arms and ammunition belonging to insurgents. This information is contained in a statement signed by Maj-.Gen. Chris Olukolade, Director of Defence Information/Coordinator of the Joint Information Centre Counter Terrorism Campaign. Olukolade... Read More
by Akan Ido Ex-Sports Minister, Bolaji Abdullahi today in Kwara State said he was not surprised over his removal from President Goodluck Jonathan’s cabinet. Mallam Abdullahi said he was mindful of the fact that as a public official his stint in government would someday come to an end. The former minister who was treated to... Read More
A pastor of a Baptist Church has been accused of exposing himself indecently to a 15-year-old girl in a department store. According to reports, the acting pastor of Woodlawn Baptist Church Kentucky , Kevin Lohse was caught on camera “manipulating his zipper, then exposing his penis to the 15-year-old girl.” Lohse was arrested after a still image was from... Read More
by Trina Remedios Sexologist, Dr Vijay Singhal explains the concept of foods for sex and how they can improve the libido. “Any healthy food is good for sex. However, there are certain items that are particularly beneficial- Walnuts, strawberry, avocados, watermelons and almonds. One must note that alcohol is bad for a healthy sex life... Read More
by Zara Mustapha Definitely taking time off for daddy duties as it is not all about work for Peter Okoye one half of superstar music duo Psquare. The proud father took his kids, Cameron and Aliona swimming to spend quality time with them., posting photos on his Instagram page with the caption: “Family times… #lovelyweekend #happymoment”. We... Read More
by Zara Mustapha A disease which started out as common cold has almost ended the life of a young father of a 3-year-old boy after he lost three limbs and skin from his face after his flu developed into a horrific flesh eating bug. According to reports, 34-year-old Alex Lewis who came down with cold... Read More
by Zara Mustapha For Liz from Seattle, having orgasms has become a total nightmare for her unlike the average woman, she has up to 12 orgasms a day without having sex. According to Liz, the prolonged orgasm has become somewhat of a torture saying it was fun ‘for the first five minutes’ but later leaves her... Read More