by Oge Okonkwo This is hilarious. We are wondering what was going through the artists mind when he decided to do a portrait of popular veteran actor, Pete Edochie. We guess he was just playing with the paint and brush (nothing serious) and the actor’s face came out as a result or this was his... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi It’s a wrap! The Headies 2013 has come and gone and left in its trail a mass of winners. The event, which reached its most competitive level this year, held yesterday, December 26, at the Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos. The show was hosted by MAVIN’s Dr. Sid and Tiwa Savage... Read More
Research led by scientists at the Gladstone Institutes, San Fransisco, United States has identified the precise chain of molecular events in the human body that drives the death of most of the immune system’s CD4 T cells as an HIV infection leads to AIDS. Further, they have identified an existing anti-inflammatory drug that in laboratory... Read More
by Kayode Nubi This is a compilation of 10 sexiest Nigerian start-ups in 2013, and even though this first phrase is almost the same as the title, there is need to get some ambiguity out of the way. First, not all of the start-up on this list were founded in 2013. In fact only... Read More
by Akin Osuntokun Equating Yoruba interest with membership of APC is self-serving and abusive. As far as Yoruba identity politics goes, there should be absolutely nothing that qualifies Tinubu as championing Yoruba cause and does not apply equally to Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State. My uncle, Akinjide Osuntokun, Emeritus Professor of History, has the... Read More
by Oke Efagene A 17-year-old girl, simply identified as Agnes, who went to a beach in Lagos with her boyfriend on Christmas Day has drowned. Agnes was said to have left her residence at Ajegunle, Kirikiri Road, to the Bar Beach in Victoria Island, with her lover, Emmanuel, but never returned home. Emmanuel was reportedly... Read More
by Oke Efagene The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Akinwunmi Adesina, has denied claims by the media that he authorized a ban on the importation of fish. To this effect, a statement was issued yesterday by his media aide, Oyeleye Olukayode, to clarify the circular issued by the ministry on October 29, 2013. The... Read More
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by Raheem Oluwafunminiyi However, despite these seeming problems, this writer believes secession or threats of disintegration are not the decisive solution we need both as a people and country. The event in South Sudan and elsewhere should serve as a lesson for those who think dividing Nigeria on either religious or ethnic lines would solve... Read More
by Ahmad Kollere The Quran taught that the criterion for salvation promised by Jesus is to believe in the oneness and the omnipotence of God. Jesus also educated his followers, to reject polytheism and embrace “original unitive belief” in God, the Supreme Being, to accept all good deeds on the foundation of this foremost conviction.... Read More
by Oke Efagene A 22-year-old student, identified as Umar Ali Dodo, of Hassan Usman Katsina Polythecnic in Katsina, was shot dead yesterday by military personnel during a routine stop-and-search mission. It was gathered that the deceased and other passengers were in a vehicle, on their way to Minna in Niger State, when he was killed... Read More
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by Abimbola Adelakun Jonathan owes Obasanjo a lot of thanks for allowing him to play a defensive game. If only the letter had been written by someone with credibility! Up till three weeks ago, my shortlist for Man of The Year 2013 was a dead-heat betwixt the irrepressible faux-history academician, Femi Fani-Kayode, and the zero-sum... Read More
by Akan Ido Even Don Jazzy can’t help but make some noise on Boxing Day. Don ‘Baba’ Jay revealed his guilty pleasure popping some protective nylon and apparently enjoying it. The prolific music producer shared a video of himself popping it with the caption: “#confession #fetish #xmasBanger #fireworks#knockout.” Watch it below:
A controversial burial box which could have held the remains of Jesus’ brother is to go on display for the first time since its owner was acquitted of forging its inscription. The discovery of the 2,000-year-old ossuary, or bone box, which bears the words ‘James son of Joseph, brother of Jesus’, was regarded as one... Read More
by Akan Ido While you guys were partying and having fun yesterday Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic hosted a few celebrities to party with her in Lagos to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Among the celebrities at the party are prolific producer and MAVIN boss, Don Jazzy; singer, Waje, Uti and others. See photos below: ... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Award winning Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic swapped her signature black afro weave for a completely different look – a red hair. During the Yuletide season, Dominic stunned her fans on social media, rocking a totally different hair colour. We will leave you to decide if you would totally rock the hair or... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo According to reports from Linda Ikeji’s blog, the incident happened at Utak Street, off Nkemba Street, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. About 3 months ago, a working single mum employed a 17-year-old girl to help take care of her 2-year-old daughter, without an inkling her employee was pregnant. According to the blogger: Recently,... Read More
For centuries only the light of Rudolph’s red nose could guide Santa’s sleigh, and perhaps that’s why he avoided being spotted for so long. But with the march of modern technology, it was only a matter of time before he was caught on film. Finally he has been captured – by the thermal imaging camera... Read More
by Akan Ido Toke Makinwa is certainly going to be turning a lot of heads tonight at the Hip Hop World Awards, also known as the Headies. The beautiful media personality who will be hosting the Celebrity Corner at the event is rocking a dress made by talented designer, April by Kunbi and doesn’t she... Read More
by Krystle Crossman Cutting out carbs is not the key to a healthy weight. You need to learn about eating the right carbs and learning when to eat those carbs. If you are just starting out with a routine to lose weight, all of the information out there can be quite confusing. Some will say to... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Jedi is touted as one of the most versatile artistes in Gospel music. Since he dropped “Jehovah” in 2007, Jedi has pushed the Gospel music envelope with his unique multi-genre blend as a comedian and performing artiste. Gospel music is privy to Jedi who has just delivered a fresh, anointed, worshipful quality... Read More
Two New Zealand parents think a school’s Wi-Fi may have killed their son. Ethan Wyman, 10, died of brain cancer earlier this year after an 11-month battle. His parents now want Wi-Fi removed from his school because they believe students there are being exposed to radiation that could lead them to suffer Ethan’s fate. Though... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo 36-year-old Jonah Onwuchekwa has been sent to an early grave as a result of a fall out with a waste disposal officer with the Rivers State Sanitation Authority. Onwuchekwa was said to have been stabbed to death by the waste disposal agent after a minor argument over N200. The deceased was said to... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo 31-year-old Adeola Olokojobi, has been arrested by the Police Special Fraud Unit (SFU), for allegedly stealing N50 million from a customer’s account. Mr. Olokojobi an Account Officer with GTHOMES, a Central Bank of Nigeria licensed mortgage institution, allegedly confessed to the crime. In a statement on Thursday in Lagos, the police said a petitioner, a consumer to... Read More
Stop reckless scaremongering – President Jonathan urges national media by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan has decried reports in some sections of the national media taking his statement on the scourge of terrorism out of context. In a statement made public by Reuben Abati, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Jonathan... Read More
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by Garba Shehu The people have sounded the bugle and come 2015, they want to build a new Nigeria with the PDP if they are willing to change their ways and certainly without them should they continue to minimize the party into a deaf and a regional or tribal organisation. The stunning take-over of the... Read More
by Oke Efagene The recentlydivorced television presenter and anchor person for the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire show, Frank Edoho is expecting a baby with his new wife, Sandra. The light-skinned beauty was treated to a fun baby shower by her excited friends, on December 23. The equally excited mother-to-be, glowed and was all... Read More
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A foreign doctor attacked a female patient in his surgery when she disagreed with his diagnosis. Dr Abiodun Bale, 42, grabbed Sheena Cunningham as she tried to leave his consultation room in tears after they argued over treatment for a facial condition. The doctor from Nigeria denied assault when he appeared in court but was... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Comparing this Christmas card with others coming from Nigerian celebrities, we think Charles Novia would be happy when he sees this one. Nigerian footballer Joseph Yobo, his wife Adaeze Yobo and son Joey Yobo all dressed up in the colors of the Yuletide season, posed for a family shot for their Christmas... Read More
A retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Saidu Kawu, has passed on at the age of 85. Justice Suleiman Kawu, the eldest son of the deceased, confirmed the death on Wednesday in Ilorin. He said that the late jurist died on Wednesday evening in Ilorin. Suleiman said that the deceased would be buried on... Read More
Around 3,500 people queued outside Selfridge’s in London – some as early as 11.30pm last night- while Harrods gave their waiting customers hot chocolate and blankets. Bargain hunters flocked to the high streets in their thousands today as stores opened for the Boxing Day sales. Some keen shoppers started queuing before dawn to ensure they were... Read More