December 16, 2013

OBSESSED: Miley Cyrus’ super-fan gets 22 tattoos of the Wrecking Ball singer (See Photos)

by Oke Efagene A fan of Miley Cyrus has taken his obsession with the star a little further than most by getting his body covered in tattoos of the controversial pop singer. Carl McCoid, 40, after collecting photographs and watching interviews of her since 2009, had 22 potraits, lyrics and quotes from the singer inked... Read More

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December 16, 2013

#TFAABest100: SEE photos from The Future Awards Africa Best 100 Alumni event in Abuja

What: The Future Awards Africa Best 100 Alumni. Where: State House, Abuja. When: December 15, 2013. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa

December 16, 2013

Man, 23, held in prison over attempt to rape nursing mother

by Oke Efagene A 23-year-old man (name withheld) has been remanded by an Osogbo Chief Magistrates court today, for allegedly attempting to rape a nursing mother. Adebayo Lasisi, the Chief Magistrate, ordered that the accused be remanded in Ilesha Prison, pending ruling on his bail application. The case was however, adjourned the case to January... Read More

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December 16, 2013

Errm, what’s happening here? D’banj spotted with actress, Genevieve Nnaji in Lagos (LOOK)

by Akan Ido What do you get when an Internationally recognized superstar steps out with Africa’s sexiest actress? A show-stopper! Last weekend, multiple award winning actress, Genevieve Nnaji was seen in the arms of the Kokomaster, at the Gulder Club Ultimate party, which held on Saturday, December 14th at Oceanview, Lagos. Looking dapper in a... Read More

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December 16, 2013

Guess who’s BACK! OAP, Tolu ‘Toolz’ Oniru shows off her sizzling HOT figure at the TFAA event in Abuja (LOOK)

by Oke Efagene Gotcha! Who did you think it was? We would identify that figure anywhere. Of course, it’s the hot and sexy on-air-personality, Tolu ‘Toolz’ Oniru. The lovely diva rocked this black peplum dress with leather detail in the middle and a pair of black high-heel pumps, to Africa’s biggest youth leadership platform, The... Read More

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December 16, 2013

El-Rufai land grab case: We will appeal against judgement – EFCC

by Oke Efagene The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has said yesterday, that it will challenge the acquittal of former minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nasiru El-Rufai, of charges of abuse of power. El-Rufai was acquitted on December 13, by an Abuja High court, clearing him of all charges laid against him in... Read More

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December 16, 2013

So true, so false: Sen. Yerima ‘divorces teenage Egyptian wife, marries (another) 15-year-old’

Three years after marrying a 14 year old Egyptian girl named Marian, which was widely protested in Nigeria, former Zamfara state governor and serving senator of the federal republic of Nigeria, Sen. Ahmed Yerima, has reportedly divorced her to marry a new wife. According to reports, Sen. Yerima and four men, said to be members... Read More

December 16, 2013

Terrible: Fulani herdsmen kill cement dealer in Bayelsa

by Oke Efagene A middle-aged man identified as Ebamugha Akeni, a cement dealer, has been reportedly killed over the weekend by a group of Fulani herdsmen. Investigations revealed that Akeni was attacked by the herdsmen along the Trofani-Odi Road, in Sagbama Local Government Area of the state. It was revealed that the attack occurred, following... Read More

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December 16, 2013

Who rocked it better? Singers, Tiwa Savage & Waje go head-to-head in chic pant suit (LOOK)

by Oke Efagene We always love it when our celebs wear similar outfits either at the same event or at different occasions. However, we just can’t help but compare their looks at such times. MAVIN Records first lady, Tiwa Savage rocked this cream coloured pant suit paired with a tucked-in white blouse and a pair of... Read More

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December 16, 2013

Pres. Zuma unveils Nelson Mandela’s 30ft bronze statue in Pretoria (PHOTO)

by Oke Efagene A nine metre (30ft) bronze statue of South Africa’s first black president, Nelson Mandela, was unveiled today in the nation’s capital, Pretoria by the current president, Jacob Zuma. The statue of the late icon has been erected at the Union Buildings, the government headquarters. The unveiling of the statue comes after a 10-day... Read More

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December 16, 2013

‘Yes, we recorded the whole thing’: Police parade members of the 6-man gang who raped 16-year-old girl (WATCH)

by Adeola Balogun 2 members of a 6-man gang have been arrested by police in Ondo state after reports that they took turns to rape a teenage girl. The girl, a 16-year-old secondary school student, was said to have been attacked by the boys, who are said to be members of a fraternity known as... Read More

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December 16, 2013

State of the Nation: Impeach Jonathan now – APC tells National Assembly

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Redemption appears to be a distant dream for the Goodluck Jonathan administration as the All Progressives Congress (APC) have refused to give it a breathing space. According to the APC’s Interim National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed, The National Assembly should impeach Dr. Jonathan for “gross misconduct. This is to save Nigeria from imminent... Read More

December 16, 2013

Kidnappers free retired major, wife after chopping off his fingers

by Oke Efagene An 80-year old retired army Major, Azum Asoya, and his 55-year old wife, Elizabeth, who were kidnapped last month have finally been freed. [READ: ‘We want N30 million, nothing less’: Kidnappers of ex-army officer, wife send fingers to family ] Asoya and his wife regained their freedom, after spending 17 days with their... Read More

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December 16, 2013

Gov. Dickson suspends 9 teachers for neglecting duty post

by Oke Efagene Bayelsa State governor, Seriake Dickson, has ordered the suspension of 9 teachers in the Community Secondary School, Aleibiri in Ekeremor Local Government Area of the state. The governor issued the directive over the weekend, citing neglect of duty as a reason for the suspension. Dickson was displeased that the affected teachers were... Read More

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December 16, 2013

Port-Harcourt, you’re next! Launched in Abuja yesterday, The Future Awards Africa 2013 to hold in Rivers State Friday

by Oge Okonkwo Africa’s biggest youth leadership platform, The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) kicked off a week of celebration yesterday with a formal launch of events by the Nigerian Federal Government. The launch was led by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan represented by Vice President Namadi Sambo at an... Read More

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December 16, 2013

#TFAABest100: Toolz has ‘photo shoot with Obasanjo’ at Aso Rock (LOOK)

by Tutu Akinlabi The Future Awards Africa Best 100 Alumni event held yesterday at the State House in Abuja and was opened by President Goodluck Jonathan, represented by his vice president, Namadi Sambo. The event had many celebrities in attendance and was organized as the kickoff for this year’s main awards ceremony. Beat FM On... Read More

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December 16, 2013

South Sudan ‘quashes coup attempt’

by Akintomiwa Agbaje An attempted coup d’etat by soldiers to overthrow the goverment of Sudan has been put down. South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir told reporters in the capital that the government was in full control and announced a night time curfew which resulted from the heavy battle between rival factions of the presidential guard overnight in... Read More

December 16, 2013

Mariah Carey criticized for coming to Nigeria, the ‘World’s Center Of Bank Fraud & Human Trafficking’

by Tutu Akinlabi Nigerians have again come under fire from the international end as RadarOnline, a website, has described the country as the ‘World’s center of bank fraud & human trafficking’. The website posted this as part of an article criticizing American songstress, Mariah Carey for performing in the country which it compares to Libya... Read More

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December 16, 2013

Move over ASUU: Doctors set to begin nationwide strike on Wednesday

by Oke Efagene The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), has directed all medical doctors to begin a nationwide strike on Wednesday, December 18. According to the NMA president, Osahon Enabulele, the strike is in recognition of the extremely poor progress in the resolution of the demands of the association, as well as the expiration of the... Read More

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December 16, 2013

Tragedy: 19 people killed, 26 injured in Sokoto auto crash

by Oke Efagene 19 people have reportedly lost their lives while 26 others were injured yesterday in a road accident that occurred at Gidan Sandaga, in Sokoto state. The scene of the accident is about 10 kilometres to Illela town in Illela Local Government Area of the state. It was also gathered that 2 articulated... Read More

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December 16, 2013

Desperado: Woman kills husband after fight over N100 in Kwara

by Oke Efagene A tragic incident occurred yesterday, when a housewife simply identified as Mariam, allegedly struck her bricklayer husband to death with a stick following a disagreement between them over N100. The incident happened at Oloje area of Ilorin in Kwara State. The mother of 4 (all deceased), was said to have recently returned... Read More

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December 16, 2013

Recharge card seller found with guns and ‘cocaine’ in Abuja

by Adeola Balogun A retailer of mobile phone recharge cards in Abuja has been arrested by secret service operatives on suspicion of robbery. The card seller who operated in the Wuse area and was fondly called “Smallie” by neighbours was said to have been found in possession of two guns. The suspect was also said... Read More

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December 16, 2013

Drama in Ogun as 10 chiefs beat up monarch “to a state of stupor”

by ‘Jola Sotubo A monarch in Ogun was assaulted by 10 of his chiefs at the weekend over a chieftaincy dispute. The Alaye of Ayetoro, Oba Azeez Adelakun was beaten up on Saturday by the 10 village heads in the Ayetoro area of the state. The friction between the king and the chiefs was... Read More

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December 16, 2013

Impeachment: The APC is reckless, irresponsible and treacherous – Presidency

by ‘Jola Sotubo The spokesperson for the All Progressives Congress, Lai Mohammed recently urged the National Assembly to impeach President Goodluck Jonathan. The Presidency has responded to this comment by issuing a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati. Full statement below: We have noted with utter... Read More

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December 16, 2013

Gbenga Olorunpomi: Obasanjo has no moral right to criticize Jonathan

by Gbenga Olorunpomi I am hardly Jonathan’s biggest fan as a President. His legacy will not hold up to great scrutiny. However, it is particularly difficult to enjoy a gift when your benefactor is the same one who damns and rubbishes it in your presence. The Former President speaks some hard truths in his letter but how qualified is he to... Read More

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December 16, 2013

Stephanie Okereke Linus, Uche Jombo, others step out for The Future Awards Africa Best 100 (See Photos)

by Oge Okonkwo On Sunday; November 15, 2013, The Future Awards Africa 2013 was formally opened at a special event celebrating the Best 100 – past winners at State House, Abuja by President Goodluck Jonathan. Celebrity guests in attendance were Uche Jombo, Stephanie Okereke Linus, Timi Dakolo, Adesuwa Onyenokwe, Mrs. Awosika, Joseph Benjamin, Cobhams Asuquo,... Read More

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December 16, 2013

ASUU strike update: Lecturers to hold crucial NEC meeting today, may return to classes

by ‘Jola Sotubo The end of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike might just be near as the National Executive Council (NEC)of the body is set to hold an important meeting today. The light at the end of the tunnel of the 5-month long strike shone through last week as the Federal Government... Read More

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December 16, 2013

Elnathan John: What I learnt from OBJ’s letter to Jonathan

by Elnathan John As someone who will soon be president, I am ashamed of Obasanjo’s letterhead. It looked like something he personally designed on Microsoft Word. What will it take to print quality letterheads like mine? On the bright side however, I am happy that he at least learnt something at the National Open University.... Read More

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December 16, 2013

Provide evidence of snipers or shut up forever – Presidency tells OBJ

by ‘Jola Sotubo The Presidency yesterday took another shot at former President, Olusegun Obasanjo in response to the letter he wrote to President Goodluck Jonathan. Chief Obasanjo had written an 18-page missive on December 2 fiercely criticizing the current administration under President Jonathan. One of the accusations the former leader laid down was that the... Read More

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December 16, 2013

Peregrino Brimah: We, the Northerners, are ready for a break up

by Peregrino Brimah The ordinary masses are suffering. We gain absolutely nothing from Nigeria’s oil, apart from what we buy of it at the pumps at a price above the global mean, and rather we suffer from oppression and terror as a consequence of, and thanks to bloody oil money. Only the cabal enjoy from... Read More

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