by Demola Rewaju The name ‘Sani Abacha’ and the word ‘honour’ (or the Americanised cousin ‘honor’) must never be used in the same sentence without a question mark somewhere in the sentential structure even if it means breaking all the rules of grammar. The man himself never understood what the word meant. The big question... Read More
by Akan Ido Hundred of passengers and crew members on a Malaysian Airline flight earlier today are feared dead as the Boeing 747 aircraft conveying them vanished off the coast of Vietnam. The flight took off from the Malaysian capital, Kualar Lumpur on its way to Beijing, China before losing contact with air traffic control... Read More
by Cheta Nwanze The people may desire freedom, but history teaches us that the final trigger for change in any people’s circumstance is an empty stomach. Why is it that Nigeria is still cursed with generally bad governments? It is because we are a resilient people. Is that bad? Let’s discuss… The reason for our... Read More
by Akin Oyedele New York police arrested nine protesters outside the Nigerian Consulate on Friday, after they blocked its entrance during a demonstration against the anti-gay bill signed to law by President Goodluck Jonathan in January. The group was part of several LGBT advocacy organisations based in New York that participated in the Global Day... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Lagos denies owing ex-deputy governor Bucknor-Akerele The Lagos State Government has described the allegation laid by the former Deputy Governor of the State, Kofoworola Bucknor-Akerele as incorrect and misleading. The former Deputy Governor was alleged to have said that her entitlements were still being withheld by the Lagos State Government. Read more…. Fire razes PHCN control center Power... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A middle aged man in Enugu has been found dead after he reportedly committed suicide by stabbing himself. 40-year-old Adolphus Nwododo is said to have stabbed himself on his private part and on his neck causing severe injuries which led to his death. The reasons for the actions of the late Nwododo... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A man in Lagos is in trouble with the law after he beat up his 8-year-old housemaid so badly she can’t sit down. Little Sophia Shaidu was brought to the state 3 years ago to be a domestic servant and since then has received continuous beating from Bashir Shuaibu, her employer. The... Read More
by Bayo Olopohunda Now, he is aiming to recontest his lack lustre presidency in 2015. Nigerians should reject Jonathan in 2015 as a payback for his betrayal. The election year of 2011 is still fresh in my memory. I remember it just like yesterday. It was in that year that Goodluck Jonathan was elected the... Read More
by Dele Momodu And when tomorrow comes, Atiku looks good to win the Presidential flag of the party. Please, relax a bit and ponder on the following configurations before you scream “impossible” like a typical Nigerian. Truth is Atiku has suddenly become the last politician standing. Fellow Nigerians, the story I’m about to weave is... Read More
by Akan Ido The police in Abuja have released the images of three men suspected to have been involved in the torture of two women accused of stealing pepper in the Ejigbo area of Lagos. In a press release signed by Frank Mba, the force public relations officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, the police is implores... Read More
by Akan Ido A world champion typist has set a bizarre world record by typing with his nose. Mohammed Khurshid Hussain, 23, wrote a 103-character sentence in just 47 seconds after practicing his technique for six hours a day, the International Business Times reported. If this amazing feat is confirmed by the Guinness World Records organisers, he... Read More
by Akan Ido Tunde Adelabu, a Nigerian student schooling in Malaysia has been allegedly shot dead by policemen in the Asian country during a raid in his neighbourhood. Reports say Adelabu, who was returning from school with his friends, was shot in the head during a police raid in another apartment. He reportedly ran when... Read More
by Akan Ido Babangida Sule, a thirty two year old man living in Maisamari, Nguroje Ward of Sardauna local government area of Taraba has allegedly murdered his father over his refusal to approve his engagement to a lady he intends to marry. Reports say Sule, who committed the said crime on Wednesday, hacked his father... Read More
by Akin Osuntokun If any was needed, the proof positive of Obasanjo’s hegemony was the unfettered discretionary powers he had and exercised to determine who would succeed him as president. In the attribution of presidential hegemony, Obasanjo set the precedent for his successors to follow. In the light of the centenary celebrations it occurred to... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Nigerian security forces operating with the Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) on Thursday repelled a dusk attack by terrorists in their bid to overrun markets in communities in the outskirts of Monguno and NNPC at New Marte, Borno State, along Chadian border. This is according to a statement by the Director of... Read More
by Adeola Balogun A woman is in trouble with the law after she gave a strong alcoholic drink to a 12-year-old girl who was staying at her home. 26-year-old Hazel Aitchison gave a bottle of vodka to her friend’s daughter during a sleepover. Ms. Aitchison is facing charges of culpably and recklessly purchasing and providing... Read More
by LifeSpan Dehydration is not necessarily to be always obvious and by the time you get thirsty, you are already dehydrated. A chronic form of dehydration which does not have the intense and sudden nature of the acute form is widespread in the present day and affects people who are not drinking enough liquid. This... Read More
God designed marriage for completeness, that is, to help us fulfil our goals and potentials (Gen 2: 18), as well as for companionship, fruitfulness, enjoyment, protection, and to typify Christ and the Church. However, He has given you a choice to determine who to marry (Prov. 18:22). Chemistry is a very important pointer towards making... Read More
by Adeola Balogun The Boko Haram menace is a source of concern around the country and even around the world with many wondering if security forces are doing enough to tackle the militants. This photo is obviously trying to insinuate that the Nigerian army chiefs are sleeping on their duties, literally. On a lighter note... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo I think Tonto Dikeh’s stylist needs a major raise this year for ensuring that the talented actress is always looking smoking hot — even in an early morning selfie. The star shared this photo on her Instagram handle, showing flawless smooth skin draped in Adire (tie-dye material) robe and perfect makeup. Ain’t... Read More
by Zara Mustapha A woman Nkechi Obisike, is still not over the death of her husband, Ndubuisi Obisike, whom she claimed was murdered by a team of police officers on patrol along Igbo-Etche junction in Rivers State. Since her husband’s brutal murder, Mrs. Obisike and her eight children now reside in an uncompleted building. According to reports, Efforts... Read More
by Adeola Balogun A Malaysian couple has been convicted and sentenced to death after being found guilty of causing the death of their maid. Fong Kong Meng, 58 and his wife Teoh Ching Yen, 56 were said to have starved 26-year-old Isti Komariyah to death. Isti was said to have weighed 46kg before she started... Read More
by Adeola Balogun A little girl has been found dead after she was reportedly given a heroin-like drug to keep her quiet. 2-year-old Sophie Jones died of a cardiac arrest after she swallowed a lethal dose of the drug Methadone. The drug is believed to have been given to the little girl by a family... Read More
By Michele Zipp on CafeMom’s blog, The Stir Kissing really is one of the best things we do on this planet. It’s better than eating fresh out of the oven chocolate chip cookies. A good kiss is, anyway. A great smooch turns us on, gets us going, makes us want to kiss more…and could even burn calories(unlike those cookies).... Read More
by Zara Mustapha A 26-year-old tourist, Daniel Dudzisz who was missing for almost three weeks claimed to have survived the ordeal by eating flies. Dudzisz went missing on February 17 after he missed his way and became stranded in the wilderness. According to an Inspector, Mark Henderson, the tourist was picked up by a motorist late Thursday... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Curious about the places this man has been to? Just check out his back. 59-year-old Bill Passman is a globe-trotter who is keeping track of his travels on a giant map tattoo. He is also a retired lawyer from Louisiana and has been to 60 different countries round the world which... Read More
Gimba Kakanda: Sanusi’s whistle-blowing is an exercise in futility