by Soyombo Ayomikun The gay is a brother seeking to be heard A friend seeking to be loved A cousin desiring to be smiled at Colleague needing a warm embrace #Once upon a time A very great man lived Thought to be the wisest of all times The wildest thinker of all generations To Him... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Valentine’s day is almost here again and the rush to get gifts for our loved ones would soon attain epic levels. Ladies, imagine you were expecting something wonderful from your man after you go through the stress of getting him a suitable gift for Valentine’s Day only to meet him on... Read More
by Godwin Okhawere “A typical Yoruba woman has a way of producing ranges of slaps that would suit any occasion. “ ‘Spare the rod and spoil the child’! -Proverbs In a typical American society, beating, smacking, slapping, thrashing are words and acts that have been prohibited. I often hear the story of kids who... Read More
by Victoria Ibezim-Ohaeri Here we are witnessing what appears to be an unsavory season of political pacification and compensation, while citizens watch in utter helplessness, the unfolding weakening of democratic institutions and the resulting exposure of organs of government to ridicule and scorn. When a Blackberry contact forwarded the list of the new ministerial nominees... Read More
by Oke Efagene A young man named Kelechi John Unadike (populalry known as KC), who reportedly works for Asherzs Salon on Opebi Road in Ikeja, may currently be on the run due to the new anti-gay law in Nigeria. The talented hairdresser was once rumoured to be gay but these unconfirmed rumours were refuted by... Read More
by Oke Efagene A 39-year-old woman in Massachusetts, USA, has been accused of beating and strangling her pregnant friend, after which she cut the fetus from her womb. The accused, Julie Corey, of Worcester, will face a jury next week, almost 5 years after the gruesome crime. Opening statements are scheduled for Monday, in the... Read More
by Akan Ido Former Education Minister, Oby Ezekwesili has reacted to attempts by the State Security Service (SSS) to arrest ex-FCT Minister and member of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), Nasir el-Rufai over alleged “provocative comments” made by the latter. Ezekwesili reacted on her Twitter timeline urging both sides to learn the language of... Read More
by Olalekan Adetayo If you are the type that always gather with anti-Jonathan elements both within and outside the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, your case was also brought before God’s judgment throne on January 8 when the church prayed: “Pray that the scheming and all the plots against President Goodluck Jonathan from both the opposition... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi The newest addition to the Idibia family is one special baby indeed. Not only is she the product of two talented stars, she is also being feted left and right with beautiful gifts. Baby Olivia received a customized set of baby clothes before she was born and she has now also received... Read More
by Eromo Egbejule Eromo Egbejule investigates why black is no longer beautiful Perhaps because manuals are too mainstream, Jamaican dancehall superstar, Vybz Kartel’s 2011 hit Cake Soap, comes complete with skin lightening instructions and blurbs for lyrics. The song, which glorifies the popular laundry detergent in the Caribbean country, is one of his promotional antics for... Read More
by Akan Ido Justice Olise, a suspected pedophile who was arrested in Benin, Edo State has confessed to sodomizing five children after police interrogation. The 33-year-old man who works as a fork-lift operator with the Coca Cola bottling Company allegedly had sex with boys whose age range from 10 to 15 years. Olise was arrested on... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Two brothers in Oyo are said to have died after sleeping with women who had the traditional Yoruba ‘juju’ called ‘Magun’ placed on them. Kunmi and Adeniyi Adetokun, died within three days of each other after each having sexual relations with the wife of an uncle. One uncle, Segun Oyetade, is said... Read More
by Olufemi Osho Mr. President, while on my part I have resolved to turn a new leaf in my attitude toward you, I believe it is not too late for you to begin to right every wrong, within your power, in Nigeria. Dear Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, It is my utmost honour and privilege to... Read More
by Gimba Kakanda So GenVoices is to end that tradition that reduces the youths to mere aides. We deserve more, more presence as substantial and influential leaders, not as adjunct and inconsequential servants. I’m happy that I was not a distant witness of Generational Voices. Having been closely involved, and in a deep thought, I... Read More
by Perry Brimah The result of OBJ’s desperation to stay in Aso rock a third time is history. Yar’adua was unable to rule for a great part of his term, died in office and predictably, Jonathan, a candidate who would never have been selected or victorious in becoming president per normal course, became Nigeria’s president.... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The impending prisoner exchange scheme to be embarked upon between the United Kingdom and Nigeria might not involve former Governor of Delta, James Ibori. There are strong indications that Mr. Ibori, who is serving jail time after being found guilty of money laundering, will complete his sentence in the UK. It is... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The activities of a robbery gang comprising two teenagers and one man in his twenties have been quashed by police in Cross River. Edem Bassey Effiong, 18, Emmanuel Nkalu 19 and Aliyu Umaru 21,were said to have formed the habit of donning army camouflage while carrying out their illicit acts. The trio... Read More
by Dele Momodu Since we cannot import saints from heaven, we would have to manage the ill-assorted bunch that comprise the opposition which we have on parade at this difficult moment. Fellow Nigerians, please, permit me to share my views with you on why it is easy for bad politicians and incompetent leaders to thrive... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Some male residents of a Lagos community yesterday made a startling discovery in one of the rivers in the area. The young men found an enormous python-like snake in the Majidun River in the Ikorodu area of the state. They managed to kill it and they put it on display at... Read More
by Akan Ido The State Security Service have finally secured a warrant of arrest for the former Federal Capital Territory minister, Nasir el-Rufai. Officials of the SSS had earlier today made attempts to bring him in for questioning over alleged statements made by el-Rufai which was considered inflammatory and capable of causing some rumpus in... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Timi Dakolo performed at the Nigerian Soiree at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland which took place on January 23, 2014. Present at the event included President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Nigeria’s Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein; Fidelia Njeze, Aliko Dangote , Tony Elumelu, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT); ... Read More
by Akan Ido Online news website, SaharaReporters have released recent pictures of ailing Taraba governor, Danbaba Suntai who survived a plane crash in October 2012. Reports say the governor who continues to show some signs of infirmity after going through an extended period of treatment and physical therapy in a US hospital is being propped... Read More
by Abubakar Sadiq Aruwa A growing trend that must also be checked by the NSA is the allegation that some of the nation’s security agents seem to have been compromised either ideologically or financially by those fighting against the stability of our country. In fact, some former intelligence officials believe that our security agencies have... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Popular American rapper, Snoop Dogg announced his presence at a hotel in Australia in a very weird way. According to celebrity news website, TMZ , the rapper took the word “smoking like a chimney” to a whole new level on Thursday night, as smoke filled his room. The intense smoke was said... Read More
by Akan Ido Off his recently released album, Alaga Ibile, Kako bi Chicken singer, Reminisce drops video for the song, Daddy. The song which features the Omo Baba Olowo himself promises to be a club banger with easy flowing lyrics from Reminisce and an ambitious chorus from Davido. The video was directed by the talented Patrick Elis.
by Tutu Akinlabi A married man is said to have been beaten up by his mother-in-law for not being able to get her daughter pregnant. Thembelani Dube is said to have been battered by Onzilina Mpala for failing to provide her with a second grandchild with his wife, Virginia Ndlovu. The couple has a 3-year-old... Read More
by Adeola Balogun A teenager in China committed suicide in order to save his brother’s life after they were both diagnosed with kidney disease. 18-year-old Hongtao drank pesticide so that his parents could afford treatment for his older brother, Honghui, 20. Both boys contracted Uremia, a symptom of kidney failure, and their parents had to... Read More
by Sasha Brown-Worsham 1. “Does he have a brother?”: That is the single most oft-used line from women who are looking to co-opt your man. Assuming the answer is no, then who does she really want? Isn’t it obvious? 2. “If your WIFE isn’t interested in that, I sure am”: The number one “home-wrecker” tool is to be... Read More