by Oke Efagene One of the counsels to the former governor of Delta State, James Ibori, who is currently serving a jail term in the United Kingdom, has been arrested in London. Ibori is currently serving a 13-year jail term in the UK. [READ: “Petty thief”: UK court insists on 13-year jail term for... Read More
by Ayo Bankole Akintujoye Such writers and speakers are quick to condemn the so called merger of same-sex schools with mixed ones, and termed the merger as “islamization of Osun schools”. Really, how ridiculous can this be?? How can schools that belong to the government, and therefore secular, be referred to as Christian or Islamic... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Students all around the country are in a fix as to whether they should obey the Federal Government’s order to resume school or to stay at home as advised by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The FG has directed that all tertiary institutions across the country should open their gates... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo President Goodluck Jonathan is again set to meet with Governors Sule Lamido of Jigawa and Babangida Aliyu of Niger. The two are the only remaining governor members of the rival faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The meeting, slated for today, is said to be causing a lot of anxiety for... Read More
by Tunde Fagbenle But has the unfortunate incident done permanent damage to Adams’ stature in national politics, or can the stormy petrel bounce back to the hearts of his teeming admirers, of which this writer numbers one? For how long would this sordid event haunt him? Would this clip his wings and castrate his balls... Read More
by Oke Efagene Former ASUU president, Festus Iyayi, who passed away last month was yesterday laid to rest in his home town in Ugbegun, Edo State. To honour Iyayi, the Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole, announced plans to immortalize the late activist and writer. The governor made this announcement during the reception held at Ugbegun... Read More
Abdullahi Sule-Kano, Adams Oshiomhole, ASUU, ASUU Chairmen, asuu strike, Dr. Nasir Fagge, Edo state immortalize Festus Iyayi, Festus Iyayi Memorial Grammar School, former ASUU president buried, Hon Peter Akpattasson, INEC Chairman, member of the House of Representatives, Odion Ugbesia, Oladipo Fashina, Prof. Attahiru Jega, resident of ASUU, two other former Presidents of ASUU, Ugbegun Grammar School
A young British couple were part of a global internet banking scam which could have netted a phenomenal £19million after hacking the accounts of nearly 2,500 people. Aderoju Bammeke, 22, and his girlfriend Jessica Ogunyemi, 20, both of Manchester, were the UK ‘platform’ for a Nigerian ‘phishing’ scam that made £41,000 in just two months.... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Despite refusing to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) like most of his fellow aggrieved governors, the ‘G-7’, the Governor of Niger, Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu has said that he is still in alliance with the now defunct group. 5 members of the G-7 defected from the PDP and fused into the All... Read More
by Tonnie Iredia More importantly, a critic should be charitable enough to commend leaders in those areas where they have made efforts to right their wrongs. The ideal role of a critic is to serve the best interest of society through constructive criticism by drawing the attention of leaders of society to issues which are... Read More
by Femi Aribisala So why did Jesus allow himself to be arrested when they could not even arrest Elijah? Why did the flogging, jeering and taunting not provoke a glorious and majestic display of overwhelming divine power? Why did the Saviour of the world fail so woefully to save his own life? Read: Femi Aribisala-... Read More
by Oke Efagene The Ogun State police command has arrested a 26-year old man, Kehinde Adejuwon, for allegedly defiling a 2-year old child. The incident took place at Oja Odan in Ado/Odo-Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State. Adejuwon was said to have confessed his crime to the police after he was apprehended. According to... Read More
by Oke Efagene The members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), were provoked to anger yesterday, by a Catholic priest, Andrew Obiyan, during the commendation service held for the late former ASUU president, Festus Iyayi, at the University of Benin. [READ: Ex-ASUU president, Festus Iyayi to be buried in December ] The ASUU members... Read More
by Tunji Olaopa Once, while in a plane that was almost crashing, Madiba was asked why he stayed so calm and composed in the midst of the bedlam. He replied: “I have never been so frightened in my entire life. But I recognised that I had a critical duty to remain calm, to communicate hope... Read More
by Oke Efagene Talented music artiste, Jesse Jagz is out with a new music video for his latest single titled Bad Girl. The video also features Starboy, Wizkid. Watch the video below.
by Rachel Ogbu One of Nigeria’s foremost leaders recently joined the world to pay tribute to the late Nelson Mandela. Former president, Olusegun Obasanjo said Mandela was a man who raised the beacon of human struggle to lofty heights of nobility. “In all situations, he lived nobly and died in nobility. Let us bear in... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Chidinma’s manager has described the talented artiste as “a balloon on top of lots of needles” considering the number of scandals in the media she’s been involved in this year. “People want me to drop on those needles and get deflated. He told me to be careful. The first time was when... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Mavin records IT boy, D’Prince has been thanking the Lord for your endless blessings especially since the arrival of his brand new Luxury 2013 Mercedes Benz E Class Coupe. The MTN brand ambassador updated his new car instagram album with another photo of him inside the car, this time with music star, Wizkid.... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi Wizkid is a great musician, and from all appearances, he is working on being a great father as well. The star’s little boy, Boluwatife, seems to be eager to follow in his daddy’s footsteps. ‘Little Wizzy’ was filmed by his dad when he interrupted a studio session by playing the keyboard. Watch... Read More
Jega, Oshiomhole, others bid Iyayi farewell Former President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, (ASUU) Prof. Festus Iyayi was on Saturday interred at his Ugbegun country in Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State. He was lowered into the grave at about 10:40am after a brief funeral service at his residence. ASUU leaders ... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu It’s been an age old question and perhaps we might never get a clean cut answer at least it feels that way since the screen goddesses Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and Genevieve Nnaji are always pitted against each other career wise. But who ruled this year? More than ever before, this year these ladies... Read More
by Ayiba Jare Ojukonsin For Goodluck Jonathan, President of Nigeria, “Mandela will always be remembered and honoured by all mankind as one of its greatest liberators, a wise, courageous and compassionate leader, and an icon of true democracy.’’ He further described him as an “Inspiration to the oppressed peoples all over the world’’ who made... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo 70-year-old Tanau Gue from Cameroon competed at the ongoing second African Masters Athletics Championship in Lagos, a championship for retired athletes. His performance at the competition held spectators spell-bound as he held on to the last lap of 5,000 meters men final. Drawing supportive and hilarious cheers from the crowd, he ran with... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi According to reports, MAVIN records artiste, Dr. Sid and his girlfriend, Simi Osomo, are set to hold their introduction ceremony tomorrow. The duo got engaged on the 7th of August this year after being in a relationship for a little over a year. The musician and his sweetheart are said... Read More
Japanese scientists have created what they claim to be the world’s thinnest condoms, which are one sixth the width of a human hair. The thickness of the rubber in the ultra-light polyurethane contraceptive tool has been measured at 0.01 millimeters, with the average width of a human hair measuring 0.06 millimeters. The Sagami Original 0.1... Read More
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