United Nations endorses GenVoices: This “has a possibility to have a positive and defining impact on the rest of Africa”

by Oge Okonkwo Ahead of its historic Telethon, The United Nations has endorsed Generational Voices (GenVoices), the project-driven platform to harness the offline and online energy of young Nigerians for practical efforts towards nation building. The Telethon will be hosted on Saturday, 18 January 2013 and broadcast on Channels Television to over 10 million Nigerians... Read More

January 14, 2014

Bigger boys! D’banj lounges with Davido’s billionaire father (LOOK)

by Oge Okonkwo Superstar D’banj certainly knows how to hang out the crowd that draw the most attention. The Kokomaster is here pictured with Chief Adeleke, the billionaire father of music star, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido. Hanging out with the trio is Davido’s manager, Kamal. Davido is getting set to roll out cool... Read More

January 14, 2014

BIZARRE: Hindu worshippers drink cow urine to prevent cancer (PICTURED)

by Oge Okonkwo It may seem absurd but its true and the is practice carried out by some Hindu worshipers in India. A growing cult of Hindu worshipers in India nest a deep belief that cow’s urine help prevent cancer. Hindus believe that cows are sacred creatures, hence its divine healing powers which comes as... Read More

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January 14, 2014

7 (simple) ways to maintain a healthy weight

by Jessica Padykula When you’re tired or frustrated, it’s easy to reach for the comfort snacks but what you need is fuel, not something that offers no nutritional value. 1. DON’T DEPRIVE YOURSELF: Not eating enough calories in a day is a one-way ticket to overeating later in the week. You may have been on... Read More

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January 14, 2014

Elnathan John: Why I decided to forgive Stella Oduah

by Elnathan John And citizens wont blame you if the economy crashes. They will blame the president. Everything is the presidents fault. No electricity, Mr President. No healthcare, Mr President. You buy a bottle of beer that is flat, Mr. President. You get erectile dysfunction, Mr. President was involved. But I have already come too... Read More

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January 14, 2014

SNAPSHOT: Chinua Achebe shows off his works in 1958

by Oge Okonkwo One of the greatest writers to have come out of Africa, late Chinua Achebe just had his book -the classic book ‘Things Fall Apart” published in 1958 at the age of 28 and became the most widely read book ever in African literature. Professor Achebe died in March 2013 at the age... Read More

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January 14, 2014

Opinion: How Nigeria will join the MINT nations… or not

by Muhammad Jameel Yusha’u Watch out, MINT will feature as an achievement during the 2015 electioneering campaign by Nigerian politicians, perhaps he might even be invited to Nigeria to deliver a lecture about the MINT miracle. In mid-July 2008, the late President Umaru Yar‘Adua went to London on an official visit; just about a year... Read More

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January 14, 2014

Ifeanyi Dike Jr: What happens at auditions (may not) stay at auditions (Y! Pop-of-Culture)

Today, the devil had unprepared a table before me in the presence of my enemies. He set my panic in motion. I dismembered my lines of course and I wish that was the bane of my existence but then I decided in a moment of weakness to make small talk after the audition because I... Read More

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January 14, 2014

Why we’re against same sex marriage ban in Nigeria – US gov’t

by Oke Efagene The United States of America, through its Secretary of State, John Kerry, has expressed concern over President Goodluck Jonathan’s signing of the Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act. In a statement, the Department of State said: “The United States is deeply concerned by Nigeria’s enactment of the Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act. “Beyond... Read More

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January 14, 2014

Kanye West in trouble after ‘beating up teenager who called Kim K a slut’ (PICTURED)

by Tutu Akinlabi Kanye West has risen up to the occasion once again to defend his lady love, Kim Kardashian. The rapper might be in big trouble trouble after he reportedly chased down and punched an 18-year-old boy who insulted Kim K. The boy is said to have uttered racist remarks against the couple, calling... Read More

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January 14, 2014

PDP crisis: 3 reasons why Tukur can’t be removed from office

by ‘Jola Sotubo Despite increased pressure to resign coming from several parties, National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Bamanga Tukur has said that those calling for his sack are fighting a lost battle. According to Alhaji Tukur, no one can remove him from office, not even President Goodluck Jonathan. The embattled chairman made... Read More

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January 14, 2014

Flavour serenades BBA winner, Dillish in new video, Ikwokrikwo (WATCH)

by Oge Okonkwo High-life musician Flavour is back on TV with a new video titled ‘Ikwokrikwo’ from his album “Blessed”. The hot new video features BBA 2013 winner, Dillish Matthews as the leading lady. Like his name, he has a talent for adding a bit of flavour into his songs and doesn’t leave his fans... Read More

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January 14, 2014

Caught in the act: Cheating couple attacked with machete ‘while having sex’ in Ondo

by Adeola Balogun A jealous lover has been arrested by police in Ondo after it was alleged that he had killed a man his girlfriend had been cheating with. Olusola Akinmiwasi, 35, is said to have attacked one Oriola Akinduko with a machete yesterday and inflicted a deep cut on his head which subsequently resulted... Read More

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January 14, 2014

Tragic: 2 teenage sisters drown in river while swimming in Imo

by ‘Jola Sotubo 2 teenage sisters in have drowned in Imo after they were swept away while swimming. The unidentified girls were said to have gone to the ‘Otammiri’ river along with their brother to wash their clothes. However, while they were swimming, they were overpowered by the current and succumbed to it. Their brother... Read More

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January 14, 2014

Demola Rewaju: Important lessons I learnt from artistes, Artquake

by Demola Rewaju In life, people tend to remember those who hurt them than those who are nice to them but that should never be a deterrent. I like to celebrate others also and hope it makes them feel special – when you know what it feels like to be celebrated, you can’t but celebrate... Read More

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January 14, 2014

What baby?! Toyin Lawani looks smashing in jungle print outfit (LOOK)

by Tutu Akinlabi Celebrity stylist, Toyin Lawani is playing no games! The C.E.O of Tiannah Styling looks almost her regular self again despite just having a baby 2 weeks ago. She rocks this jungle print jumpsuit with her usual pizzazz and you can’t even tell she’s a new mom. Toyin delivered a son, who has... Read More

January 14, 2014

Opinion: Let me tell you about my gay church friend

by Francis Nwabufor What this piece calls for is a bit of humanity; the humanity in us that will break the dark covering of violent intolerance of homosexuals in Africa. Homosexuality should not be a taboo subject. It should be out in the open receiving jabs and nods of seminal discussion and understanding. And truly,... Read More

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January 14, 2014

Sam Nda-Isaiah: Mr President, are you aware that $10 billion is still missing?

by Sam Nda-Isaiah With all these happening, it is quite befuddling how anyone will want Jonathan to continue as president beyond 2015, as a few jesters are currently doing. Anyone, no matter who that person is, who wants President Jonathan to govern Nigeria beyond 2015 is an enemy of the Nigerian state. It has been... Read More

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January 14, 2014

Opinion: Dear OBJ, you should bury your head in shame

by Frank Ijege If you think your recent outburst qualifies you to be called a progressive, then you are totally wrong. You probably qualify as a progressive within the ranks of All Progressive Congress(APC), a party that has lost focus and is busy canonizing criminals into saint. The sainthood you crave may be gotten from... Read More

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January 14, 2014

Robbie Savage: 5 reasons why Arsenal can win the title

by Robbie Savage But, with four months of the season remaining and 17 games left, these are the reasons why Arsenal are leading the way at the moment, and why they will push City and Chelsea all the way. I was at Villa Park for BBC Radio 5 live and saw for myself why the... Read More

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January 14, 2014

HORRIFIC: Jealous wife set husband ablaze, ‘held him tightly so he couldn’t escape’

by ‘Jola Sotubo A couple in Imo have died in a fire which engulfed their home in the Umuodo community of the Ezinihitte Local Government Area of the state. Ngozi Chilekezi and his wife, Patience lost their lives in the incident which many believed was an accident until the dying husband revealed otherwise. The couple’s... Read More

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January 14, 2014

Even Jonathan can’t remove me as chairman – Tukur

by ‘Jola Sotubo After reports that President Goodluck Jonathan had urged him to resign, the embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bamanga Tukur, is said to have stated that the president does not have the power to remove him from office. Tukur has been in the eye of the storm in recent... Read More

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January 14, 2014

How I made N45 million from one operation – Robbery suspect reveals (PICTURED)

by ‘Jola Sotubo A suspected armed robber yesterday revealed to police in Lagos just how much he had made from his illicit ways. Samuel aka Asiwaju, during his confession, also disclosed that he was a member of a gang which raided the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), and robbed some Bureau De Change operators working... Read More

January 14, 2014

Michael Agada: The dynamics of choice (30 days, 30 voices)

By Michael E. Agada “Life has so many opportunities; Not all of them are good ones.” The beauty of life in 2014 starts with the paths you choose. The path you take in life this year determines whether you’re... Read More

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January 13, 2014

Kayode Idowu: Electoral tasks ahead of Nigeria in 2014

by Kayode Idowu But more importantly, the use of the PVC will check the tendency by unscrupulous persons to engage in multiple voting during elections. With the use of card readers that will also be deployed, the PVC will allow for 100 per cent verification and authentication of anyone showing up at the polling unit... Read More

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January 13, 2014

20 interesting facts about sex you need to know

by Molly Cerreta Smith Think food is sexy? Some people admit to feeling a similar sense of arousal when thinking about food as they do when thinking about sex. 1. Don’t get all crazy: The vibrator was originally invented in the 19th century as a way to reduce “hysteria.” That seems a little extreme. However, we... Read More

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January 13, 2014

Meet the world’s FATTEST woman who claims to have sex 7 times a day (PICTURED, VIDEO)

by Oge Okonkwo Pauline Potter is the world’s fattest woman and claims to have sex than most people would do in a day or even a week. Potter says she loves her body and claims to have sex 7 times a day. Watch video below:

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January 13, 2014

Showing off! Whitney Houston’s daughter shares a passionate kiss with her ‘adopted brother’ husband (See Photos)

Just one day after announcing that she had got married, Bobbi Kristina Brown stepped out with new husband Nick Gordon for an impromptu photo shoot on Friday. The couple couldn’t wipe the smiles from their faces as they excitedly showed off their wedding rings and passionately kissed for the cameras in a parking lot outside... Read More

January 13, 2014

Monster: This man ate a Muslim victim’s flesh ‘to avenge the murder of his pregnant wife’ (GRAPHIC PHOTOS)

Horrific footage has emerged of a cannibal eating the leg of a Muslim slaughtered by a rampaging Christian mob in the Central African Republic. The victim was hauled from a bus, battered and then stabbed before being set on fire in the capital city Bangui, according to the BBC. In the aftermath of the incident, one... Read More

January 13, 2014

Several cases disrupted due to power cut at the Federal High Court in Lagos

by Oge Okonkwo The Federal High Court in Lagos have been experiencing a disruption of judicial activities as a result of power failure. According to sources, the Federal Court has been experiencing power failure as the seven generating sets being used by the court packed up. There have been total blackout in all the courts and offices... Read More

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United Nations endorses GenVoices: This “has a possibility to have a positive and defining impact on the rest of Africa”

Bigger boys! D’banj lounges with Davido’s billionaire father (LOOK)

BIZARRE: Hindu worshippers drink cow urine to prevent cancer (PICTURED)

7 (simple) ways to maintain a healthy weight

Elnathan John: Why I decided to forgive Stella Oduah

SNAPSHOT: Chinua Achebe shows off his works in 1958

Opinion: How Nigeria will join the MINT nations… or not

Ifeanyi Dike Jr: What happens at auditions (may not) stay at auditions (Y! Pop-of-Culture)

Why we’re against same sex marriage ban in Nigeria – US gov’t

Kanye West in trouble after ‘beating up teenager who called Kim K a slut’ (PICTURED)

PDP crisis: 3 reasons why Tukur can’t be removed from office

Flavour serenades BBA winner, Dillish in new video, Ikwokrikwo (WATCH)

Caught in the act: Cheating couple attacked with machete ‘while having sex’ in Ondo

Tragic: 2 teenage sisters drown in river while swimming in Imo

Demola Rewaju: Important lessons I learnt from artistes, Artquake

What baby?! Toyin Lawani looks smashing in jungle print outfit (LOOK)

Opinion: Let me tell you about my gay church friend

Sam Nda-Isaiah: Mr President, are you aware that $10 billion is still missing?

Opinion: Dear OBJ, you should bury your head in shame

Robbie Savage: 5 reasons why Arsenal can win the title

HORRIFIC: Jealous wife set husband ablaze, ‘held him tightly so he couldn’t escape’

Even Jonathan can’t remove me as chairman – Tukur

How I made N45 million from one operation – Robbery suspect reveals (PICTURED)

Michael Agada: The dynamics of choice (30 days, 30 voices)

Kayode Idowu: Electoral tasks ahead of Nigeria in 2014

20 interesting facts about sex you need to know

Meet the world’s FATTEST woman who claims to have sex 7 times a day (PICTURED, VIDEO)

Showing off! Whitney Houston’s daughter shares a passionate kiss with her ‘adopted brother’ husband (See Photos)

Monster: This man ate a Muslim victim’s flesh ‘to avenge the murder of his pregnant wife’ (GRAPHIC PHOTOS)

Several cases disrupted due to power cut at the Federal High Court in Lagos

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