by Obi Nwakanma That said, it is clear that Obasanjo’s letter, dripping with frustration and his growing impatience with the president signals a critical open shot in the drama leading to 2015. But it should do more: it should lead to the airing of all our national dirty linen; the hidden and unresolved secrets that... Read More
by Femi Aribisala But listen instead to Isaiah: “Let grace be shown to the wicked, yet he will not learn righteousness; in the land of uprightness he will deal unjustly, and will not behold the majesty of the LORD.” (Isaiah 26:10). This means Paul is talking rubbish. Christians are brainwashed in churches not to think... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche With the end of another musical year comes the assessment of what worked and what did not. 2013 had it’s hits and misses but our list manages to represent the 10 best albums of the year. Criteria include the quality of the recording, commercial accessibility and pop culture impact. Without much ado... Read More
by Oke Efagene No fewer than 4 people were killed and over 100 houses burnt down yesterday, as members of the Boko Haram sect attacked Arboko village behind Gwoza hills, in Borno State. The state has recently become an easy target for the sect in the past few weeks. [READ: 25 people killed as Boko Haram... Read More
by Josh Hatcher Not only did He claim to be God, challenge and question the authorities around Him, but He turned over tables in the temple and told people they would go to a place of weeping and suffering. His people were expecting a Messiah who would lead a revolution against the Romans. Jesus was submissive... Read More
by Akintomiwa Agbaje An assistant superintendent of police (ASP), Iheme Wilfred, was gunned down by armed robbers who raided a bank outside Ekiti metropolis yesterday. He was said to have set an ambush for the robbers he believed would go through a certain route in Ijare after robbing a bank at Ikere- Ekiti when he encountered... Read More
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by ‘Jola Sotubo Following reports that President Goodluck Jonathan is planning to reply former president, Olusegun Obasanjo’s 18-page letter by himself, the latter is said to have stated that what is required is action not words. [READ: Someone’s not amused: Lies, deceit, dishonour, myopia and deception are Jonathan’s major ingredients – OBJ lashes out] President... Read More
by Akintomiwa Agbaje The fire in Anambra seems not to have been put out as a new allegation by the All Progressives Congress (APC) Senator Chris Ngige has added fuel to the fire. Senator Chris Ngige alleged that the federal government gave Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi, N8 billion to prosecute the election. He emphasized... Read More
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by Mercy Abang Alex Okosi is the Senior Vice President & Managing Director of VIACOM Media Networks. Okosi, a Nigerian is based in Johannesburg where he heads Viacom International Media Networks’ pan-African business operations. He is responsible for managing the growth and development of VIMN’s iconic kids, youth, music, comedy and general entertainment brands on the African continent, including... Read More
by Akintomiwa Agbaje “My lord, anytime my husband brought home a woman, he would ask me to sleep on the mat so that the woman can sleep on our matrimonial bed,’’ were the confessions of Busayo Ogunjobi, a house wife, who has urged the Customary court in Ado- Ekiti to dissolve her marriage. She alleged that... Read More
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by ‘Jola Sotubo A Nigerian man living in the United Kingdom has been sentenced to spend 3 years in prison for fraud. Olajide Onikoyi, 29, hacked into various banks and removed money from the accounts of 238 people before he was finally arrested by the Cyber Crime Unit of the UK Met Police. Onikoyi carried... Read More
by Orji Uzor Kalu I knew Mandela personally, and the relationship trickled down to his successors. The first day I met him was like somebody meeting God. I was then the governor of Abia State in Nigeria. He welcomed me with so much affection that I have always relished that experience till date. There was... Read More
by Tonnie Iredia It was indeed magnanimous that the Presidency allowed itself to be seen as the side that blinked first in the crisis. That, to our mind, is not a sign of weakness but rather a fatherly act and a sign of wisdom. In earnest, the decision to display the N200billion cheque which certainly... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi Former Governor of Oyo , Adebayo Alao-Akala has been criticized many times for lightening his skin or ‘bleaching’ as it is popularly called. The former governor has spoken his mind on the issue and denied it in its entirety. In a recent interview, Chief Alao-Akala, is said to have stated that he... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo According to Governor Murtala Nyako of Adamawa State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is planning to have the 5 governors, who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), removed. Governor Nyako claims that the PDP intends to use any judge willing to do its bidding to hatch the plan . Nyako made... Read More
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by ‘Jola Sotubo A leader of a notorious robbery gang has been arrested by police in Lagos and is said to share a remarkable resemblance with dreaded robbery kingpin, Abiodun Ogunjobi aka Abey Godogodo. Rafiu Ayinde, 23, was revered by his gang members and feared by the public due to the similarities he shared with... Read More
What level of anger would make a woman want another human being dead or incapacitated? What more if the person concerned is a relation of her spouse? These are some of the questions agitating the minds of residents of Lomak Street in Laranto area of Jos where a woman poured bubbling hot water on her late husband’s cousin... Read More
by Oke Efagene The Chairman of the Ibadan chapter of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Olusegun Abimbola, has advocated life imprisonment for convicted rapists. Abimbola disclosed this to newsmen today in Ibadan. According to him, rape has become rampant, and therefore, becoming necessary to impose a stiffer penalty on rapists. Vanguard reports: “If life jail... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo The music diva is in Lagos, Nigeria. Mariah Carey who is visiting Nigeria for the first time will be performing at Access Bank’s Christmas party which also serves as a send-off soiree for the bank’s outgoing Managing Director Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede. Mariah will be leaving Nigeria to perform in Angola on Sunday.
by Oke Efagene A senior police officer identified as Iheme Wilfred, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) at Ijare town in Ifedore Local Government area of Ondo state has been reportedly dead, killed by armed robbers. It was gathered that the victim, who was the Divisional Crime Officer (DCO) in Ijare Police Division, and other officers were on their... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Former governor of Oyo state, Adebayo Alao-Akala in a recent interview with the Punch, cleared up some issues concerning his tenure as governor. However, the sensitive issue bleaching was touched as he flared up when he was asked by the reporters if he was using any sort of lightening cream for skin. Read... Read More
Some former employees of Nigeria Airways in Kano on Saturday staged a peaceful protest over non-payment of their entitlements for 20 years. The protesters, who thronged their former office on Bank Road in Kano at about 2p.m., carried placards with inscriptions as: “pay us our entitlements’’, “we are dying.’’ The National Vice Chairman, Nigerian Union of Pensioners, Airways Branch, Alhaji Mohammed Adamu, said the... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi and Oke Efagene Musician D’banj is known to be one of the most fashionable male celebrities in Nigeria. The star adds superstar shine to every outfit he wears and he rocks them well indeed. D’banj is pictured here in a white lace traditional outfit and casual slippers. He shared this photo via... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi Former Governor of Oyo, Adebayo Alao-Akala in a recent interview opened up on widespread beliefs that he had been lightening his skin. Chief Alao-Akala is reported to have said that anyone who says he is bleaching is stupid. [READ: Only stupid people will say I’m bleaching – Alao Akala] Nigerians have reacted... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi Musician, Kcee has been making a lot of bold moves with his music, guess that’s why he decided to go bold with fashion as well. The “Limpopo” singer donned a red jacket along with a polka dot shirt, a gold chain and a striped blue tie. He completed the look with red... Read More
by Oke Efagene An unidentified middle-aged man has been critically injured in a multiple accident involving 2 tricycles and two 504 Peugeot in Umuahia, Abia State. It was reported that the victim was seen receiving treatment at the Accident/Emergency Unit of the Federal Medical Centre in Umuahia when newsmen visited the hospital. The doctor in charge... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Eniola Abiodun said ‘I do’ today to Oghenekome Mofe, son of veteran Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo at a church ceremony which took place at Chapel of Christ The Light Church, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. The reception held at the Grandeur Events center, Oregun, Lagos. Don’t you just love the smile on her face? Beautiful bride,... Read More
Nelson Mandela is being flown to South Africa’s Eastern Cape region, headed for a state funeral on Sunday in his ancestral village. The anti-apartheid hero was given a rousing farewell with revolutionary songs, raised fists and tributes to “Comrade Mandela” at the Waterkloof airforce base in the capital of Pretoria. South African President and ANC leader... Read More
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