by Namati Emam 1. We are waiting for that someone we can live with and can’t live without. Cheesy, but true! While some people meet this person early on in life and are thus spared the social nag, not everyone has the same life path, and this is where problems start. Some girls would... Read More
by Kiri Blakeley People who lied about something major, such as their marital status, or who they are — where they live, their job, their criminal history — don’t deserve more than a text message. 1. It’s the early days. If you’ve only been on a few dates, I’m not even sure a breakup... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo To teach her husband ‘a lesson for having a one-night stand’, a woman set herself on fire. 51-year-old Dianne Staniforth, was said to discovered her husband, Paul was cheating after seeing a text message on his phone. She then decided to set herself on fire to make him regret his actions. Daily Mail... Read More
by Akan Ido Beyonce and Jay Z are obviously having a break from daddy and mummy duties in London. The power couple cannot get enough of London hot spot, The Arts Club as they have been seen for the second time headed to the Mayfair private members club to let loose. Beyonce who is currently on... Read More
by Akan Ido Oscar winner, Lupita Nyong’o may actually be having something romantic to do with Waving Flag rapper, Keinan Abdi Warsame. The 12 Years A Slave actress was on Monday spotted with the rapper, K’naan as they emerged from the Live! TV studios fueling rumours there might be something brewing between them. This is... Read More
by Soyombo Ayomikun This Usain Bolt holds no world records. But has rich ‘compound records’. Whenever he chases his children in his compound he wins. Subsequently beating the hell out of them. He’s the Nigerian parent. Who believes training a child is synonymous to beating I heard the thumping footsteps A race between the hunter... Read More
by James Silas From the stories Nuru had told us about his uncle, we understood that his uncle was a ‘Jaiye-Jaiye’ guy. Thinking about it now, his uncle was probably between 30 and 35 years at the time because he partied and drank a lot; he also had a lot of girlfriends that he would... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo From the stable of one of Africa’s leading female gospel singers comes this new song that accompanies the mind all day. EFE Nathan has done it again with a medley version of one of her beloved singles ‘I Declare’. This medley is a remix of a 2011 version of ‘I Declare’ from... Read More
by Tunde Leye When will Africa stop being the baby of the world? Why are we the ones who still find it so easy to descend to the lowest levels and kill ourselves in the most violent of manners over a few rocks? I am tired of what being African seems to mean. And this... Read More
THE UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTH OF ELUSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT- NIGERIA’S CENTURY OLD FAILURES AND PROSPECTS FOR A NEW NIGERIA The unwillingness of any group of political elite to understand this emerging power of the Office of the Citizen can only be a loss to the former and yet another missed opportunity added to our canvass of political... Read More
by Demola Rewaju I follow great people on twitter (at least 85% of those I follow qualify) and invariably most times one person or the other would tweet a great link and I invariably click on the link. One of those great folks I follow is TImi Ogunde (@tmeogunde). I know because he tweets... Read More
by Olusegun Adeniyi I could not but remember that anecdote last week following the gruesome murder of no fewer than 43 innocent school children at the Federal Government College, Buni Yadi in Yobe State where scores of others are still missing. On Monday, the state Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Ahmed Mustapha Goniri, disclosed that the... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo President Goodluck Jonathan is said to have stated that unlike many Nigerian rulers, he doesn’t have foreign accounts or property abroad. This comes just after the United States of America announced that it had frozen $480 million worth of funds embezzled by the late dictator, Sani Abacha. President Jonathan is said to... Read More
by Britni Danielle Let’s be clear: Lupita Nyong’o is a star. Period. By now you’ve heard the news that Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o won an Oscar for her performance in Steve McQueen’s epic drama 12 Years A Slave. And while I could almost feel sisters around the globe shouting in glee, some have already attempted... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo President Goodluck Jonathan has released the names of the delegates who have been chosen to participate in the upcoming National Conference. The delegates amount to a total of 492 while the president also appointed 3 secretaries to work in the National Conference Secretariat. The development was disclosed via a statement signed by... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Four convicted homosexuals have been sentenced by an Upper Sharia Court in Bauchi and they are to get 15 strokes of the cane. Shehu Adamu, Yusuf A Adamu, Aliyu Dalhatu and Abdulamalik Tanko will also be required to pay a fine of N20, 000 each. The case was started against 7 suspects... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A girl in Kwara has been arrested by police in the state over reports that she lured her friend to be raped by cultists. Mary Awolola, said to be a cultist herself, is said to have gotten 5 of her gang members to rape her friend. Awolola is said to have blamed... Read More
by AFKInsider Since extended family and friends play a large role in raising children, they also play a large role in disciplining children. 1. Everyone is responsible for children In Kenya, adults operate on the shared belief that it really does take a village to raise a child. When any adult sees any child... Read More
by Trina Remedios A Common cold can wreck havoc and disrupt your schedule and life. So, prevent a common cold by boosting your immune system and maintaining personal hygiene. One way to fight a cold and improve your immunity is with these 20 foods. So, include these fruits and vegetables in your daily diet to boost your immune system. Papaya:... Read More
by Nicole Fabian-Weber Admit it: A lot of the time your brain is somewhere other than where you are. It’s one of the great downfalls of adults. We try so hard to be in the moment, but especially when you’re a parent, it can be so hard! 1. Don’t be afraid to speak your... Read More
by Adeola Balogun A young child had to fill the shoes of a man after he was forced to come to the rescue of his mother with a call to 999 emergency services. The 6-year-old, who can not be named, became worried about his mother after he found the door of her room locked and... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo A primary school teacher has landed herself in trouble after she was accused of sellotaping the mouths of her 10-year-old pupils after they refused to stop giggling and talking. 27-year-old Priscila Davo Ortega, was suspended after she was reported to have lined up more than 20 children during her art lesson and put layers... Read More
by Aare Ago If you have (truly) read the report, you “may” observe that the narration suggests that there was no direct contact or interaction between the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Council as “insinuated” by other reports and news. This coincides with Mallam Sanusi’s declaration that there was no time the CBN... Read More
by Akan Ido It’s not Friday yet so she’s certainly not clubbing. The popular BeatFM On-Air-Personality just can’t stop working as she posted a photo of herself wearing a flowery yellow top with an all purple trousers. She captioned the Instagram post: “Thursday night guess who’s still working?? #GetTheJuice.” Toolz is working hard and looking beautiful... Read More
by Life Span Anyone who has ever experienced depression truly understands its devastating effects. For some people, depression is a debilitating illness. It robs a person of their energy, concentration and pleasure. People who are in a state of depression cannot find enjoyment in whatever they do. In some severe cases, people are known to... Read More
by Akan Ido Singer, Davido posted a picture of himself lounging with his crew as they celebrate his dad’s birthday. In the epic selfie which appears to have been taken by his manager, Kamal Ajiboye, the Omo Baba Olowo himself posed with his brother and other members of his HKN Gang. He captioned the post... Read More
by Guylife Beer is the 2nd most consumed beverage in the world (not counting water, of course). Guinness Beer alone sells over 7 million pints a day and it seems the alcoholic beverage comes second only to tea. Fact 1: Perhaps you’ll recognize this situation. Ever redirected an entire road-trip or turned a plan on... Read More
by Zara Mustapha A priest was forced to cancel an Ash Wednesday ceremony at St Joseph’s Church in Newtownshandrum, Co Cork after some parishioners were burned by the ashes. According to reports, the ashes used on the mass goers have now been sent to the lab after parishioners developed rashes and blisters on their foreheads. And one... Read More
by TNN Worried you will end up offending her with your histrionics on your first date? Well, one of the easiest way to have a successful date is to remember to be yourself. She is probably just as nervous as you are and this knowledge will take you a long way. Be your chivalrous best... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo US freezes $458m of Abacha’s loot The United States Justice Department moved yesterday to seize more than half a billion dollars of alleged corrupt proceeds from former a former Head of State, the late Gen. Sani Abacha and his associates, in what officials called the largest such action in US history. Read more…. Benue... Read More