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by Akintomiwa Agbaje Senior bank officials in connection with the alleged laundering of N10billion by the two sons of Jigawa State governor Sule Lamido and their companies, have been freed by the federal government. The bankers were detained by the Department of State Security (DSS). The Association of Senior Staff of Banks Insurance and other... Read More
by Akintomiwa Agbaje Three Air Force men have been arrested in connection with the fracas which occurred at the Tudun Wada Police Station in Minna, Niger. Richard Oguche, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), highlighted this in a chat with newsmen in Minna on Saturday. He said, “The air force men stormed and attacked officers... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Winner of The Future Awards Africa Young Person of the Year, Ashish J. Thakkar celebrated his award with a thank you message to the organisers of the award on Twitter. Its an absolute honor to have received the Young Person of the Year Award – #Africa; very humbling; THANK YOU everyone @TFAAfrica... Read More
by Akintomiwa Agbaje Kenya’s largest slum area, Kibera today experienced first hand a train crash which plunged into makeshift homes with an unknown number of residents reportedly trapped in. A statement by the Kenyan Red Cross said cargo train derailed into a sprawling shanty  and “One patient has been evacuated … scores are feared trapped,”. Joseph Kamau,... Read More
by Akintomiwa Agbaje The Ikarama people of Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa have abandoned their homes due to another Shell spillage. This is a desperate move to avert possible health hazards from prolonged exposure to the spillage. According to residents of the affected area, they decided to move after a reported delay in cleaning... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Residents of Atimbo community in Calabar, Cross River State were thrown into mourning over the death of a one-year-three-months-old baby boy who was allegedly killed by his mother. 20-year-old  Ikwo Udoh Bob, was said to have killed her baby boy by forcing him to drink a poisonous substance suspected to be insecticide in the... Read More
by Elnathan John Do you see what is happening in the House of Representatives? APC now has a majority. But I will not gloat. It is wrong to laugh at your rival’s downfall. I mean it is not like anything has changed. The funny thing is, while almost all the Kano State legislators decamped, one... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Actor OC Ukeje has wrapped up a spectacular year with his announcement yesterday as winner of The Future Awards Prize in Entertainment Talent. The star beat Ice Prince & Iyanya to receive the coveted prize at the event which held at Aztech Arcum, hosted by the Rivers State Government and was anchored... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Justine Sacco, a  public relations executive for the prominent New York-based Internet media company IAC was fired on Saturday as a result of the racist tweet which she put up on Friday before she boarded a plane to an Africa country on an official trip. IAC which condemned the message, announced that the... Read More
An Oklahoma man killed his girlfriend’s baby son because he started crying as he watched football on TV, police said. Tre’viance Markese Walker, 22, allegedly grabbed 5-month-old JB so aggressively that his head “snapped back.” FOX NEWS/OKCFOX.COM Home in Norman, Oklahoma where Tre’viance Markese Walker, 22, of Oklahoma allegedly killed his girlfriend’s 5-month-old baby. He... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi Until recently, Obafemi Martins’ Instagram account has been relatively quiet. However, in the last 3 days, the opposite has been the case. The star has flooded his account with dozens of photos connected to no particular event. Today alone, he has shared at least another 20 photos of his home, Rolex watch... Read More
He’s been condemned by other Muslim leaders, and some local imams have even refused to greet him. But Imam Daayiee Abdullah – believed to be the only openly gay imam in the Americas – is proud of his story. He was born and raised in Detroit, where his parents were Southern Baptists. At age 15,... Read More
by Theophilus Ilevbare The former president is the personification of everything wrong with Nigeria. He epitomizes corruption, irresponsible leadership, dishonesty, double standard. Our collective amnesia is the only reason anyone will heap praises on the Ota farmer for that letter. The General is at it again! When he is not openly criticising the man he... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The exodus being witnessed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is apparently still to continue as reports have it that even more of the party’s lawmakers intend to move to rival All Progressives Congress. Only recently, 37 PDP legislators defected to the APC following the footsteps of 5 aggrieved governors who started... Read More
by Akan Ido Starboy, Wizkid is not letting up. The talented singer shared a photos of himself on Instagram, getting set for one of the most anticipated events of the year, the Music Meets Runway show which took place yesterday in Lagos. Wizkid shared the first photo with the caption, “Cooling before another show! MMR... Read More
After 4 years together, Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union have finally taken the next big step in their relationship. The duo got engaged yesterday and announced via social media. The news wasn’t altogether a surprise as their relationship has been going strong for some time now. Despite celebrating the news with their friends and family,... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi Ever one to live it large, the spiritual leader of the Household of God Church International in Lagos, Chris Okotie, is said to have bought himself a very pricey present. According to reports, Pastor Okotie recently acquired the 2014 Bespoke Edition of the Rolls Royce Coupe. The controversial pastor is said to... Read More
She looked a picture of confidence as she stripped down to lacy black underwear in Thanks For Sharing, but Gwyneth Paltrow has revealed she was faking it. The 41-year-old star has admitted that her sexiest scene to date left her feeling very uncomfortable. Ahead of the DVD release of the film, the star spoke about... Read More
by Peregrino Brimah So how do disbelievers explain the “singularity,” and how nothing became something; and in a meaningful and coordinated fashion? Also how life’s complexities, the signature biochemistry and genetics of nature is directed. How also can the atheist, nothing from nothing ask questions? Atheism is on the rise not only in western societies... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday met with  former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun. Those present at the meeting include the party’s national chairman, Chief Bisi Akande, former military leader, General Muhammadu Buhari, APC national leader Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Alhaji Kawu Baraje, Governors Ibikunle Amosun... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo After months of turmoil within the ranks of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) , elders of the party have finally decided to step in. The crisis within the ruling party began in August this year after some of its members walked out of the PDP convention and formed a faction of their... Read More
by Simon Kolawole Former permanent secretary in the Ministry of Defence, Dr. Julius Makanjuola, was being tried for corruption under Obasanjo’s government. Suddenly, the government entered a plea of nolle prosequi – reportedly the first in our history – and set the man free. In 2000, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Salisu Buhari,... Read More
by Soyombo Ayomikun  The letters seem to be    Fragmented parts of a jigsaw    Perhaps reaffirming the truth    That stones shouldn’t be thrown in a glass house 1.A sage died    Baba travelled for his burial    Sobriety struck his soul    The letter leaked 2.Filled with hailstones and fire    Towards the... Read More
by Femi Aribisala Nevertheless, the Lord would not forsake his people.  God had a plan and this plan was in motion from the foundation of the world.  God was not just interested in comforting man.  That would have been too trite and impersonal.  In the person of Jesus Christ, God was first and foremost determined... Read More
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