by ‘Jola Sotubo The search for greener pastures in the area of education has led many Nigerian students outside the country. The incessant strikes of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), unpredictable academic calendars and overall poor standard of education are just a few of the reasons why some of the nation’s students have...
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by ‘Jola Sotubo The recent law against homosexuals signed by President Goodluck Jonathan has continued to generate criticisms all around the world. Gay rights activists, human rights activists and even entire nations have voiced out their concern at the harsh law. Canada, on the other hand, may have decided to do more than just talking....
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by Femi Aribisala Paul continues his diatribe against women in another scripture, using new arguments to buttress his position. He says: “Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak; but they are to be submissive, as the law also says.” (1 Corinthians 14:34-38). Some months ago, Jimi Sonuga...
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by Perry Brimah If Nigerians seriously opposed this anti-gay bill, we should likewise have moved forward firmly and strongly against the initial stages of it passing the senate and House before it got signed. Protests after the last minute are simply not serious. The media is awash with passionate, intellectual outputs, decrying Nigeria’s President signing...
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by Kehinde Ajose It was a wise decision to make the wedding a private affair. The media has already had enough of the ‘TokeMaje’ love tale’, and their relationship has often been in the front burner of gossip blogs, and soft sell magazines. This goes to show that celebs can still keep their private lives...
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by Adeolu Ademoyo Justice Ayọ Salami might have unknowingly touched something important and hidden. To naturally evade the truth may mean, it is in the nature of the way things are constituted. We need to therefore look into how those things have been constituted. “…Nigerians do not naturally want the truth to be told. Whoever...
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by ‘Jola Sotubo Operatives of the police in Edo have apprehended a gang of 3 over allegations of kidnap and rape. Fred Musa, 23, Ezekiel Lucky, 22, and Benjamin Promise, 23, are said to have abducted a 17-year-old girl on her way back home from school. The accused then kept her locked up in their...
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by Simon Kolawole That is why despite the massing of anti-Jonathan figures in APC’s corner, I think it is too early to count him out. I will certainly not proclaim his political demise yet. To start with, his opponents have given him a whole year to get ready for them. And 24 hours, they say,...
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by Akan Ido Well, what can we say? They are married so they are allowed to whisper sweet nothings at each other, right? Newly married lovebirds, Tiwa Savage and husband, Tunji ‘TeeBillz’ Balogun were spotted canoodling at a fun night out to celebrate the newest couple in town – Toke Makinwa and fitness expert, Maje Ayida....
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by Akan Ido There’s a new bride in town and that Toke Makinwa, now Mrs. Maje Ayida. The vlogger organised a little hangout with the ladies and the men, Maje and Tiwa Savage’s husband, Tunji ‘TeeBillz’ Balogun sharing in the fun. OAP, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi was also at the fun night out. Toke Makinwa reportedly got...
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by Darrien Hezy Since watermelon contains high water content – 92 percent water, it can help to replenish body fluids. Also, watermelons help in providing a cooling effect in your body. 1. Fight Cancer: The lypocene in watermelon has been found to be effective in preventing cancers, particularly breast cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, and endometrial...
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by David Adeleke In the words of David Oyedepo, “there are no 3rd class nations, only 3rd class citizens”. Dear fellow Africans, Our continent is in trouble. Deep trouble. Our problem is as a result of lack of capacity. Our lack of capacity has left us incapacitated. Incapacitated in the sense that we have refused...
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by Oge Okonkwo A middle aged man, Tuwanse Kabiru, serving life sentence graduated with 4,308 students who bagged various degrees at the 3rd convocation of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) in Lagos. Mr. Kabiru was awarded a Bachelors degree (BA) in Human Resource Management. He attended the ceremony in the company of the prison officials. According to newsmen,...
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BBC TV presenter, Komla Dumor was said to have died suddenly at his home in London at the age of 41. Komla Dumor a Ghanaian, was a presenter for BBC World News and its Focus on Africa programme. The one time Ghana Journalist of the Year, joined BBC in 2007 after a decade of journalism in his...
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by Ahanonu Kingsley I am not oblivious of the heightened hatred of the majority of Nigerians towards identified gays and I am also not unaware of the criticisms and aspersions against any apparent support for their state. But I make bold to say that I am not pressured by the perspective of the majority. I...
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by Shirley Bill Want to make things really hot and spicy in the bedroom? Look to chilies to help get the job done. They’re loaded with capsaicin, a chemical that releases endorphins that feed your libido and help to increase blood flow. 1. Watermelon: Some fruits have way more than just nutritional value to...
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by Oge Okonkwo A tragic incident happened around Trade Fair area of Lagos, a 26-year-old lady was found dead after she was reported missing for three days. The deceased, Ijeoma Nwachukwu was last seen alive on Saturday, January 11. She was said to have told a staff of her aunt that she was going to...
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by Tracy Morin If you lack the bucks for the professional touch, set up a spa day at home: Pick up a sexy-smelling lotion or oil and read up on basic massage techniques to give each other almost-expert full-body massages by candlelight. 1. Stargaze: Few activities are as romantic as gazing up at the stars...
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by Oge Okonkwo 34-year old Sarah Wulchak has been one busy woman with a bulky record sheet of various crimes committed. From theft to trespass and battery, the jail house is like a second home to Wulchak as she has been trooping in and out of jail for the last 10 years after being arrested...
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by Oge Okonkwo D’banj got two pairs of the popular customized Giuseppe Zanotti shoes and the package was delivered by none other than the talented designer himself – Giuseppe Zanotti. The music superstar star who was obviously ecstatic about his new present took photos of himself and Mr. Zanotti with the caption: “It was real and it...
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What: GenVoices Telethon. Where: Koga Studios, Oregun, Lagos. When: January 18, 2014. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa
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by Oluwakemi Gbadamosi “It is not in the big things my friends, it’s in the seemingly little things we choose to ignore.” On the 20th of July 2012, as I turned on my television to watch the day’s news, I saw breaking news that made me stop to...
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by Akan Ido Nigeria’s ex-Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar today dropped the toga of a politician to join tens of thousands of others to watch London team, Arsenal play bitter rivals Fulham FC at the Emirates Stadium. Abubakar who joined the social media network, Twitter recently, was spotted wearing a Arsenal muffler. The former VP says he...
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by Oge Okonkwo Under the aegis of ‘The Right Defense’, Nigerian gays and lesbians are staging a protest, daring President Goodluck Jonathan by demonstrating in Abuja. According to a statement, they are protesting against the anti-gay law which took effect on 7 January after the president’s assent. The anti-gay law has been criticized by a few...
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by Jaiye Gaskia So sex between consenting adults of the same sex attracts 14 year jail term; while rape of an adult woman or minor attracts 7 years or less; and looting of the treasury attracts plea bargaining! What arrant nonsense and hypocrisy! How can any right thinking human being justify this nonsense? Let us...
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by Femi Oyewole-Damilola …wakeup calls in life do toughen us up and stretches our tolerance and long-suffering capacity. The scriptures says that ‘’the trying of your faith worketh patience” If I had my child to raise over again I would do less correcting and more connecting I would do more hugging and less tugging...
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by Oge Okonkwo A 25-year-old school teacher, Nana Yaw Addo Larbi has been arrested by the police in Ghana for allegedly defiling a 5-year-old girl. According to the police, the suspect popularly called Sir Larbi was said to have defiled the pupil in the washroom of their school at Gbawe in Accra on Tuesday, January 14. The...
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by Tutu Akinlabi There’s almost nothing as pure as a mother’s love and the bond between mother and daughter is almost unbreakable. This is why 3 sisters in Georgia in the United States decided to grant their sick mother’s dying wish and get married on the same day. Sarah, Kaylee and Jodie Swales – aged...
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by ‘Jola Sotubo A cleric in Osun has been arrested by police in the state after it was alleged that he killed a fellow preacher. The accused, identified simply as Pastor Adepoju, is said to have murdered one Julius Olusoji Oguntoye, also a pastor, with a cutlass. Adepoju, who presides over a branch of the...
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by Akan Ido 100,000 Voices Telethon held at Koga studios, Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos and was broadcast live on Channels TV, EbonyLife TV and Beat FM today. The event saw celebrities lining up in large numbers to lend their voices to the project-driven platform to harness the energy of young Nigerians for practical efforts towards nation...
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