Opinion: Why Obasanjo is my man of the year

by Ose Oyamenda-Eimakhu Here is the same Tinubu wishing what he never wished on his enemy on the Nigeria he loves. You wonder why people pity Nigeria and wonder if our dear country would ever every shake off the disaster called her leadership? And, you also wonder if Abacha was alive today, would Tinubu be... Read More

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December 31, 2013

#YNaija2013Review: Saka’s ‘I don port o’, Shop At Konga… We present the top 10 adverts of 2013!

by Uche Briggs The guerrilla marketing tactic adopted that saw Saka ‘port’ was very brilliant and generated a lot of attention and respect. MTN may be losing the porting wars but this was a great show nonetheless. The Nigerian marketing space is a battle field with brands armed with creativity & scientific diagnosis. The spoils... Read More

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December 31, 2013

Baby theft: Hospital matron begs court to restrain police from arresting her

by Oke Efagene A High Court in Akwa Ibom, sitting in Ikot Ekpene, has dismissed an application filed by Mbetobong Polycarp Effiong, a matron of Etido Hospital and Maternity Clinic in Ikot Ekpene. Polycarp Effiong, filed the application asking the court to restrain the police from arresting her over alleged stealing of a new born... Read More

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December 31, 2013

#YNaija2013Review: The 10 most remarkable things that happened in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem

by Nubi Kay Thanks to Nokia, Samsung, and most especially Tecno, Nigerians can afford to own a smartphone. These gadgets were out of reach only in 2012, but 2013 saw the arrival of Nokia Asha and Lumia series, as well as the Samsung Galaxy Duos, and Tecno Phantoms, with a N15,000 to N45,000 range. 1.... Read More

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December 31, 2013

#YNaija2013Review: Ayokunle Odekunle ‘reviews’ major political events of 2013

by Ayokunle Odekunle I disagreed and still disagree. NOTHING is better than my Amala, Ewedu, Abula and smoked fish. not even the ‘Association for Progressive Corruption’ who are held bent on kicking out ‘People Destructive Party’ from Office in 2015. One would not be guilty of grandstanding if he says that the year 2013 has... Read More

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December 31, 2013

APC members dump party for PDP in Benue

by Oke Efagene Several members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, over the weekend defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The move by the defectors, was with a resolve to help the ruling party in the state maintain its leading position in the forthcoming general election. A member of the State... Read More

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December 31, 2013

‘You’ve done nothing for us!’: 2 senators booed by constituents during election rally in Jigawa

by ‘Jola Sotubo Two Jigawa lawmakers on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party were treated to an unpleasant surprise at a recent rally in the state. Senator Abdulaziz Usman Tarabu, representing North-East Senatorial zone and another Senator, Abdulmumini Hassan Zarekue, were said to have been booed and forced off stage by an angry crowd.... Read More

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December 31, 2013

Are you ready? Davido has something new for his fans and he can’t wait… (LOOK)

by Tutu Akinlabi By their tattoos you shall know them; Musician, Davido didn’t get inked with musical notes for nothing. The “Skelewu” singer hasn’t failed to provide his fans with endless hits to rock to and he’s about to work his magic again. The star is currently working on something new and he shared this... Read More

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December 31, 2013

BIZARRE: Landlord dies after mystery rats attack him in Delta

by ‘Jola Sotubo A landlord in Delta has died after reportedly being bitten by rats in his home. Augustine Erukaya, 46, was said to have lost his life after his legs began swelling following the rat attack in his residence at the Ugbolu community environs, near Asaba, the state capital. Erukaya was said to have... Read More

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December 31, 2013

Theophilus Ilevbare: Making sense (and nonsense) out of the new Automobile Policy

by Theophilus Ilevbare Therefore, it is inappropriate for government to begin the pursuit for a self-reliant automobile sector with the imposition of high import tariff on vehicles when there are fundamental supply side issues to resolve as well as low local value addition and capacity for backward integration in the sector. On January 1, Nigeria... Read More

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December 31, 2013

Terrible news: Gunmen in military uniforms kidnap pastor and 6 children in Lagos (PICTURED)

by Oke Efagene A pastor, Godson Akubiro, and 6 of his children were abducted on Friday from their residence at Adeosun street, Koya Estate, Igbo Olomu, in Ikorodu area of Lagos, by a 27-man gang. Akubiro is said to be the founder of the Mountain of Breakthrough Church in the area. The incident reportedly happened at... Read More

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December 31, 2013

31,000 applicants scramble for limited slots in Delta Civil Service

by Oke Efagene About 31,000 applicants are presently scramble for job opportunities recently advertised in Delta State. The government in its bid to provide employment for its people advertised various positions, a development which prompted job seekers to crowd internet cafes to apply for the jobs. The applicants were said to have besieged cyber cafes... Read More

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December 31, 2013

Mass exodus: 500 PDP members ‘to decamp to APC in Kaduna’

by ‘Jola Sotubo The mass exodus being witnessed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is, from all appearances, far from over. According to reports, another 500 members of the ruling party are said to be preparing to abandon the PDP ship. It is said that the PDP members, who belong to the Kaduna State branch... Read More

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December 31, 2013

Dele Sobowale: But really, is this how to run a government?

by Dele Sobowale And since Obasanjo, in 1999 till today, Nigerians had been swindled by their own governments without remorse. Government here refers to the Executive and legislative branches of government. The management of Federal, as well as states funds, since 1999 had been one great swindle perpetrated by all the governments without exception.... Read More

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December 31, 2013

SHOCKING: See hospital ‘mortuary’ where corpses are washed near a FOOD CANTEEN (PHOTO)

by Adeola Balogun According to a Premium Times report, startling revelations have been made concerning the mortuary services of the Ikorodu General Hospital in Lagos. Investigations said to have been made by the paper resulted in findings that the morticians at the hospital wash corpses “in the open with water fetched in battered old plastic... Read More

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December 31, 2013

Monster: Islamic school teacher arrested for raping 2 pupils, aged 6 and 7

by ‘Jola Sotubo A primary school teacher in Lagos has been arrested and charged to court over allegations of sexual abuse. Mohammed Ibrahim, 27, who teaches in an Islamic school, was arraigned before a Magistrate court in the Ebute Meta area of the state after it was reported that he had raped two pupils. The... Read More

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December 31, 2013

11 differences between dating a boy & a man

by Just My Type A man takes the time to reflect on the type of man he wants to be, the example he wants to leave and the vision for his life. He has put thought into his values 1. A man knows what he wants, and goes for it. A boy may have somewhat... Read More

December 31, 2013

Femi Falana: How the Supreme Court wrongly freed Olabode George

by Femi Falana, SAN However, the case of Bode George & co. should not be treated in isolation as it is now the trend to strike out or dismiss charges filed against members of the bourgeoisie. To that extent, the decision of the Supreme Court should be seen as an audacious expression of class solidarity... Read More

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December 31, 2013

So true, so false: Are Genevieve Nnaji & D’banj planning to get married?

by Tutu Akinlabi Actress, Genevieve Nnaji and musician, D’banj sparked up rumours that they were back together after being seen cozied up to each other at a recent Gulder event. The duo, who were an item for 2 years, are said to have broken up due to commitment issues. Now however, it seems that they... Read More

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December 31, 2013

Encore! These are the top 10 music videos of 2013, according to Uche Briggs

by Uche Briggs 2013 was an eventful year for the Nigerian music industry. Work was done; money was made! Some video directors made it even more remarkable with their crisp visuals. Here’s a list of our top 10 music videos for the year selected on the basis of meaning, creativity, resonance, visual quality and originality.... Read More

December 30, 2013

SNAPSHOT: Have you ever seen Cossy Orjiakor dressed like this?

by Oge Okonkwo Believe it or not, that is no other person than controversial actress Cossy Orjiakor. The actress who we are used to seeing in scantily clad clothing baring her cleavage, tweeted that this was she first time she had ever worn a traditional attire out to a church service. Orjiakor tweete via her... Read More

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December 30, 2013

10 sure ways to avoid a hangover this season

by Meghna Mukherjee Go slow with your drinks. Try and consume no more than one drink per hour to prevent a hangover the following day. Stay hydrated: Drinking a glass of juice or water in between your drinks for every glass of alcohol consumed will cut down the risk of having a severe hangover. 1. Fatty... Read More

December 30, 2013

Guests moved to tears by boy, 7, who beat leukaemia to give speech at parents’ wedding

A seven-year-old boy who beat leukaemia moved guests to tears when he gave a moving best man’s speech at his parents’ wedding. Alex Vaughan, who fought a tough battle against acute lymphoblastic leukaemia since he was diagnosed in January, told his parents how much he loved them during the speech. His father Luke asked him... Read More

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December 30, 2013

This Nigerian woman excreted hard drugs on board a plane from Malaysia (PICTURED)

by Adeola Balogun A Nigerian woman, who is said to have been refused entry into Malaysia, reportedly excreted illicit drugs while on board a plane back into Lagos. Chizoba Anya, is said to have passed out wraps of a substance believed to be methamphetamine while on board the Qatar Airways flight from Malaysia to Nigeria.... Read More

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December 30, 2013

#YNaija2013Review: ‘Ifreke Inyang brings you the top 10 sports moments of 2013

by ‘Ifreke Inyang From cycling to football to athletics, there were moments that left us excited, depressed and shocked in varying measure. But here are our top 10 picks from 2013: The race is for the swift In July, Nigeria’s Blessing Okagbare, announced to her country and the world, that there’s a new name to mark... Read More

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December 30, 2013

Something dey happen! 2face Idibia ‘opens new nightclub in Festac Town’ (PHOTO)

by Tutu Akinlabi Musician, 2face Idibia is definitely not slowing down! The star, who is said to have a number of nightclubs and massive investments in real estate, has reportedly opened up a new club in the Festac area of Lagos. The photo above was shared on Instagram by DJ Spinall who broke the news.... Read More

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December 30, 2013

The luxury life: Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh wants you to see this… (PHOTOS)

by Tutu Akinlabi Tonto Dikeh’s boyfriend, “malivelihood”, has definitely been doing her right with a host of customized goodies. The actress has shown off her bejewelled iPhone and other things made extra special by her boo and here’s another one. Tonto shared this photo of another customized gold plated iPhone bearing the Nigerian coat of... Read More

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December 30, 2013

Does Patience Jonathan really own this huge hotel structure in Bayelsa? (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

by Oge Okonkwo According to an investigation by SaharaReporters, the hotel pictured above under construction is allegedly owned by Nigeria’s First lady Patience Jonathan. Sahara Reporters say that the hotel being constructed at Yenagoa, Bayelsa state is worth billions of Naira, in a video shot by Kayode Ogundamisi for Sahara TV, the hotel was pictured. See... Read More

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December 30, 2013

Soldier escapes lynching after killing driver over bus fare (PICTURED)

by Oge Okonkwo A driver of the popular commuter bus ‘danfo’ met his untimely death at the hands of a soldier over payment of transport fare. The yet-to-be identified bus driver with vehicle number LSD 451 XG was said to have parked his bus at Obalende Bus Stop, near the BRT bus park. He was reported to... Read More

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December 30, 2013

Sad: Nigerian man buried in Imo after his brutal murder in India

by Oke Efagene A 35-year-old Nigerian, Simeon Obodo, who was killed in Gao, India, on October 30, has been buried in his hometown in Obogwe-Umunwaku community in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government area of Imo. This was disclosed to journalists today, by a representative of the family, Ejike Esinkoye. Esinkoya, who said the funeral service of Obodo took... Read More

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