by Tutu Akinlabi Celebrity stylist, Toyin Lawani might not be your regular girl next door, but she is definitely a woman who loves her children. The CEO of Tiannah styling named her business after her daughter, Tiannah and also has a tattoo of her little girl’s name. Now that she has a new baby boy... Read More
by TNN 1. Turmeric powder: With its high antiseptic properties, dabbing a generous amount of turmeric powder on a fresh cut will help stop the oozing of blood and also prevent infections. 2. Apple Cider Vinegar: With its anti-itching properties, Apple Cider Vinegar is a good option to heal wounds. 3. Sugar: The excessive intake... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi The war against homosexuals in Africa seems to be heating up as a gay man in Kenya is said to have been stripped naked by a mob. The man is said to have been caught in a compromising position with another man and he was stripped by operators of the local bicycle... Read More
by Akintomiwa Agbaje It’s another recap of Nigeria’s number one Cooking show, The Knorr Taste Quest. Last week’s episode had 9 contestants (4 ladies and 5 guys) battling it out for the title of Nigeria’s best in Culinary matters as well as N2 million cash prize, a Ford SUV courtesy Coscharis Motors, and lots of Kenwood kitchen... Read More
by Abimbola Adelakun The case of Sani Abacha, his children and the ruckus they caused over the centennial award is a narrative of a rapist and his victim. I have no problem juxtaposing the Obesere rape allegation with the jabberwocky of Sadiq Abacha in his letter to Professor Wole Soyinka. Both narratives operate in... Read More
by Adeola Balogun Reports of missing oil funds from the nation’s coffers have elicited a response from the Federal Government as President Goodluck Jonathan is said to have approved a forensic audit of the accounts of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). The president is said to have approved the appointment of reputable international organizations... Read More
by Adeola Balogun The governorship aspirant of the Labour Party (LP) in Ekiti, Opeyemi Bamidele, has expressed his opinion on issues concerning the state and his political ambitions. Bamidele, the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Legislative Budgets and Research, recently left the All Progressives Congress (APC) for LP to further his gubernatorial... Read More
by Perry Brimah Jonathan is tucked in, surrounded by his heroes—Senate Pres. David Mark, NSA Dasuki, Chief of Staff Arogbofa and new defence Minsiter Gusau. All old dictator Babangida military boys. Yes, the boys who orchestrated the painful coups Nigeria hopes to forget. Gusau in particular is a coup tactician. If you love coups then... Read More
by Ladolcebella Sex may not save your liver, but it will help you shake off a funk. Having sex will help boost your endorphins and oxytocins, which stimulate muscle contraction and help you avoid aggressiveness. 1. Depression: Without the help of researchers, just about anyone can agree that sex will make you feel good about yourself and... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A woman in Ondo is said to have lost her life after being attacked by her younger sister as a result of a disagreement. 62-year-old Yemi Olasehinde was allegedly stabbed by her younger sister, Iyanu after an argument over their late father’s property. Iyanu, a local government official, is said to have... Read More
by Michael Orodare What attracted me most in that report was this phrase where you said: “I HAVE GOT THE TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND CONTACTS OF KEY BOKO HARAM MEMBERS AND I WILL MEET WITH THEM.” Dear National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd), when in 2012 you were appointed as an NSA, we saw in... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi Many people don’t like to eat in local restaurants, or “bukas” as they are called, due to concerns about how the food is prepared. Well there’s good news for all the health conscious people out there, this restaurant promises to offer you only “medically okay” goat meat. Can you beat that?
by Alkasim Abdulkadir She was always giving her possessions away, even the ones that could be sold. She might not have been wealthy in the material sense of the word, but she had a very rich heart that was always willing and ready to give. To live in hearts we leave behind is not to... Read More
by Gbenga Alabi “Quite inadvertently, Dayo found himself being drawn to her. “ Dayo jumped out of bed at the sound of his wife’s screams. He stood by helplessly as two nurses held her down and injected her. She was soon calm and as usual, he waited for her to fall asleep so he could... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi A lot of families take portraits for different reasons but mostly to preserve precious memories of their time together. People have been going all out these days to make extraordinary moments out of previously ordinary occurrences but this family has gone to a whole new level. This has to be the weirdest... Read More
by Garba Shehu The schools closure only smacks of government’s off-handed handling of the situation in the North-East. It is difficult to understand why government has stuck to violence as the only solution to the crisis. When they speak about the issue as the President usually did when he attends Church these days, he mouthes... Read More
by Yushau Shuaib Some respected columnists also questioned the silence of NSA over recent security challenges. Writing under his weekly column in Thisday, Olusegun Adeniyi asked if Sambo Dasuki has a phone number of any editor in Nigeria, while Steve Osuji in his column in the Nation simply asks: “Boko Haram: Where on earth is... Read More
by Olusegun Adeniyi Are we going to continue repeating the mistakes of the past or are we ready to seize the future? How we respond to that question will determine how we fare in the next 100 years. In his book, “The Wealth and Poverty of Nations”, David S. Landes argues that all the ills... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi We are in love with the parents but we love the little Idibia girls even more. The daughters of celebrity couple, 2face and Annie Idibia will leave you “aww-ing” any day. Little Olivia was born in January and Isabel seems to have settled into her big sister duties quite nicely. Mommie Annie... Read More
by Adeola Balogun The fatal boat mishap which occurred in the FESTAC area of Lagos is believed to have claimed about 18 lives. For one man however, it is a different story indeed. Daniel Peters is one of the people who survived the accident and he has expressed gratitude to God that he was able... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The Rivers branch of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized the state Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, over the international conference on good governance and democracy which was organised by the state government. The conference has been dismissed by the Director-General of the state PDP, Mr. Emma Woke, who called it a waste... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A man in Ekiti has asked a court in the state to grant him a divorce from his wife of 7 years due to her semi-literacy. Oladele Olatunji made his petition before a customary court in Ado-Ekiti, the stated capital, saying that his wife, Opeyemi, was unwilling to further her education. Oladele... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A man in Niger is said to have committed suicide in Minna, the state capital, leaving behind his 5 children and a pregnant wife. Nwakwa Martins, an electronics dealer, is said to have shot himself in the stomach while his wife was asleep. The incident occurred at the couple’s home near a... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A man in Ogun has been arrested over reports that he opened an account for a suspected fraudster who was in prison custody. 29-year-old warden, Joseph Emmanuel is said to have opened the bank account for the inmate, known simply as ‘Ora’, using the name Monsuru Ogunsina Adeogun belonging to a taxi... Read More
by Kiley Coleman There is a difference between checking out your crush online, and spending 2 hours learning everything about him before getting to know him in person. One of the signs a girl is acting crazy is stalking him on Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr — all night long! 1. CONSTANTLY CALLING AND TEXTING A... Read More
by Nweke Innocent Obi Accordingly, literature is replete with accusations and counter-accusations of pension fund mismanagement by the Pension Fund Administrators, Custodians and non-remittances by employers of contributions to the Retirement Savings Account. The privilege of receiving gratuity and pension appears the greatest manifestation of the victory of labour in his fight with the employer... Read More
by Henry Okelue It behoves parents to see it as a crusade to impart in their children, and for the purpose if this piece, their sons the twin attributes of respect and restraint, no matter the provocation. This should be extended to how they treat their siblings, their friends, and their classmates, especially the girls.... Read More
by Chibuzor Obiakor Before, I am taken to task from certain known quarters, I also asked the same of my boss, Senator Ngige as he prepared to contest the just concluded Anambra State Governorship election. I suggested that we produce a document of his “Stewardship at the Senate”. And because I am his Chief of... Read More
by MensXP Team The room is dimly lit. The fireplace is barely keeping the two of you warm. You just had few sips of wine. Your clothes are lying abandoned on floor. You throw yourself at each other and then…what a bummer. You couldn’t set the sack on fire. The passion was forced, the climax... Read More
by Jaye Gaskia Now let us get back to the spurious issue of N12 million bribe or payment. Since the June 12 struggles of the 90s through to the January Uprising of 2012 I have been involved at the highest levels in our struggles; I could not be bribed then, I will not be bribed... Read More