by Zoe Ruderman Cutting out all white grain products — such as white rice, spaghetti, sandwich rolls — will instantly slim you down because the simple carbs in these foods cause bloating, especially around your belly. “Simple carbohydrates wreak havoc on your weight because they’re digested very quickly, leaving you hungry and more likely to overeat... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Lagos begins issuance of electronic certificate of occupancy The electronic Certificates of Occupancy (e-C of O) has been awarded by the Lagos State Government on Friday in Ikeja to 55 property owners in the state. The documents were presented to the beneficiaries by Governor of Lagos state, Babatunde Fashola at a brief ceremony to officially kick-start the issuance of the e-certificates. The first... Read More
Cutting of Cake What: Loud ‘N’ Proud 2nd Anniversary. Where: Intercontinental Hotel, V.I, Lagos. When: January 30, 2014. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa
by ‘Jola Sotubo A man in Lagos has been sentenced to death after being found guilty of stabbing and killing his wife. Edet Okon, has been convicted of the death of his spouse after it was discovered that he stabbed her to death with a spoon at night. Okon has been sentenced to death by... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Police in the state of Maryland in the United States have arrested a young man over allegations that he killed his mother. 20-year-old Isaac Anya Ojiabo Jr. is said to have stabbed his mother in the Forest Hill area of Baltimore. The suspect was found near the neighbourhood in an SUV after... Read More
by Ada Stella Apiafi But by far the real and greatest litmus test that has been thrown in the path of “Mama Peace,” is the crisis in Rivers State! When in 2010 there was a ‘change of guards’ in the highest office of the land, it was established that a ‘new order’ had also evolved... Read More
by Anna Breslaw Being addicted to social media. He liked that picture of your cat on Facebook, and then you retweeted his tweet, and then you trolled all of his friends’ Instagrams to try to find out if he was dating someone else For instance, dropping $115 on unicorn horn powder at Sephora won’t make your... Read More
by Dele Momodu With due respect to Madam Ngozi, a woman I admire so much and saw as a potential President of Nigeria, I wonder if she prepared that budget or it was prepared and sent to the Ministry of Finance without any input whatsoever from her. Fellow Nigerians, my submission today is that we... Read More
by Ben Kassoy The issue could be moral: she’s your best friend’s sister. Or legal: She is 17 and hasno business posting those beach pics on Instagram. Or just logistical: She’s apparently had a boyfriend for, like, a decade, even though you’ve never seen this dude because he lives in Italy. 1. The childhood crush: Recess spent... Read More
by Gimba Kakanda Now where are the northern governors? And where are the so-called representatives of the northern interests, especially the Arewa Consultative Forum? So there is no screaming and calling for Governor Rochas Okorocha’s explanations and apologies, and, threatening to retaliate? Religion and nationalism are the most powerful forms of indoctrination and, in the... Read More
by Lawrence Chinedu Nwobu Beyond criticising President Goodluck Jonathan and his ruling party, the APC has never managed to produce a practical, comprehensive and inspiring manifesto that proffers solutions that breaks radically from the status quo. The states under their control have yet to demonstrate any collective ideology, curb corruption nor show any exceptionalism in... Read More
by Anna Breslaw “I have a cold.” Tell him that if your mouth is occupied and your nose is too stuffed-up to breathe, you will shortly die of lack of oxygen, and your ghost will linger in the bedroom to warn all the girls who are there after you that his penis tastes weird 1. “I... Read More
by Tunde Leye Our policemen are paid salaries that are simply unable to provide a decent living. They therefore resort to getting what they can from citizens directly. Apart from people who have cases and come to the stations themselves, the only way they can meet the people is to set these checkpoints up. In... Read More
by Adeola Balogun A teenager in the United Kingdom is not allowed to be near pregnant women because he could harm their unborn babies. 14-year-old Bryant Hackett is a carrier of cytomegalovirus (CMV) and though it is not causing him any discomfort, it poses a grave danger to pregnant women and their foetuses. Hence Bryant... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Nollywood star actresses, Mercy Johnson and Rukky Sanda paid a surprise visit to iROKOtv staff at their Lagos office in Anthony Village. Mother of one, Mercy Johnson looked smashing in a red and black flowery gown with matching red shoes. Rukky Sanda not looking bad at all was dressed in a black... Read More
by Fitnea Most people are aware that a human needs the mineral iron to have adequate energy, but iron plays other important roles in your body, including white and red blood cell production, resistance to stress, proper immune functioning and the metabolizing of protein, among the others. 1. Potato is high in vitamin B6 This... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo It can be the same kind of music or the same hobbies or even just a love of books. If there are things you both like to do, that’s a good sign you are entering a marriage of happiness and longevity. Marriage is one of the most important journeys that a person... Read More
by Cosmopolitan When we met, I was actually trying to hit on her friend, but I never told her so she wouldn’t get mad. 1. “I save cute girls in my phone under guys’ names. So if my GF sees our texts, she thinks it’s a pal.”—Tim M.*, 22 2. “When we met, I... Read More
by Deacon Greg Kandra Pastors need to nurture their congregations. But this is not a traditional male role. Throughout history, women have been recognized as not only more skilled than men at nurturing, but also more fervently attracted to it 10. A man’s place is in the army. 9. The pastoral duties of men who have... Read More
by John Ortved You’re going for a long con, not a cheap score. If, in the long run, it’s going to make things easier, take a break, change positions, whatever. It’s better to take a few breaks and finish in 10 minutes than to take none and give up after six. 1. Thou Shalt Not... Read More
by Tony Obi A young man on Thursday morning committed suicide by jumping from the third floor of a four storey building in Ghana. The deceased was identified by his sister-inlaw as Nana Osei was from Amoaman near Barekese and was believed to be in his late 20s. According to reports, the incident occurred at Adum... Read More
by Adeola Balogun Two men in Ghana have been apprehended by the police after they were found in possession of a human skull. 34-year-old Simon Yovou, a fetish priest and Thomas Dodzie Nodzi, 38 were caught with the human part along the Akosombo-Tema Highway. The skull has been sent to a Laboratory to gather further... Read More
by Kiri Blakeley A lot of teens these days are taking something called the “purity pledge,” wherein they vow not to have sex until they get married. Hey, I’m all for people putting off sex until they’re adults and can handle the ramifications. Because even with safe sex, sex comes with responsibilities. It does tend... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo There are reports that the news of Limpopo hitmaker, Kcee planning a collaboration with American rapper Nicki Minaj are untrue. The Limpopo master and Harrysong were reported to have recorded a song song with Minaj and another Young Money Cash Money artiste on a different song. According to a source who spoke to hiphopworldmagazine.com, nothing like that... Read More
by Cosmopolitan Well, this is a fun one. You thought the relationship—and the feelings you had—were beyond over, but then you dream you’re getting it on with him again. 1. The Big O According to analysis on DreamMoods.com, dreaming of climax—or maybe even having one—can represent an exciting end to something. But it could also mean that... Read More
by Ifunanya Alex “If we as human beings are smart enough to build something that is wholly dependent on us, how much smarter can God get?” It doesn’t matter how many reasons we have for why cars are made. I’m sure we’ll find a common ground in this: cars are made first for our ease,... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Music star, 2face Idibia is coming out straight this time to give a little and blunt piece of his mind. Idibia’s anger this time is directed at the way politics is being handled in Nigeria, lashing out at Nigerian politicians. Hanging out with the Hip TV crew in the United States, the music star said “All... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi Having a love child seems to be the latest trend for Nigerian celebrities these days, from Wizkid to Ice Prince, Paul Okoye, and so on. Who knew Wande Coal was also part of the group? The former MAVIN Records artiste revealed that he has a 5-year-old son who was born in 2008... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo From the video, the policeman above is seen negotiating on the amount of money to be collected from the motorist he stopped. The incident happened around the Egbeda area of Lagos where the yet-to-be identified police officer was stationed. The officer was demanding for Dollar notes from the American even going ahead... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi Musician, Davido is not called Omo Baba Olowo for nothing. The star definitely knows how to live life to the fullest as can be seen from this photo taken in Cape Town, South Africa. The star shared this snap on Instagram and said: “Touchdown Capetown!!!!!!” Lucky dude, awesome tattoo. We like.