N1.5bn Imo State contract scam: EFCC clears impeached deputy governor, traces fraud to Dubai and Lebanon

by Akintomiwa Agbaje After about nine months of investigating the impeached deputy governor of Imo State, Sir Jude Agbaso, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has cleared him of false accusations and alleged involvement in the N1.3 billion contract scam that rocked the state earlier in the year. Agbaso has been in court challenging all the allegations... Read More

December 3, 2013

ASUU strike update: FUTO sacks ALL academic staff for failure to resume

For failure to return to classrooms, the Senate of the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) has sacked all academic staff on its payroll with immediate effect. The sack order was made known by the Public Relations Officers (PRO) of the institution, Mr Chike Ezenwa, while speaking with the Nigerian Tribune in Owerri, through telephone.... Read More

December 3, 2013

It Could Be You: George Clooney reveals quest for true love as he’s pictured in head-to-toe polka-dots for W Magazine (PHOTOS)

The world has long been dotty about George Clooney, but it’s quite a sight to see the star himself get the polka-dot treatment. In the latest Art Issue of W Magazine, the actor looks even more striking than usual as he’s made over as part of a custom-designed art installation by 84-year-old Japanese avant-garde artist... Read More

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December 3, 2013

Paul Walker: Video captures moment of impact in star’s fatal car crash (WATCH)

A newly released surveillance video shows the moment Paul Walker’s sports car smashed into a tree, sending a plume of smoke up into the sky as the cherry red 2005 Porsche Carrera GT burst into flames. The impact on Saturday killed Walker, the 40-year-old face of the “Fast and the Furious” movie franchise, and... Read More

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December 3, 2013

#ASUU update: UNILAG lecture rooms remain shut

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Despite the expiration of the 7-day ultimatum issued to some members of the ASUU branch of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), the institution’s lecture rooms remained shut on Monday. Last week, a faction of the union, were given a one-week ultimatum to resume work on Monday, December 2. Michael Ogbeide, one of... Read More

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December 3, 2013

Move over Davido: ‘Skelewu mixtape’ is out & this guy is literally killing it (WATCH)

by Tutu Akinlabi Davido’s ‘Skelewu’ is a massive hit that is loved by many all around the world. That must be why the man in the video decided to make his own remix. Watch the hilarious video below:

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December 3, 2013

Opinion: The PDP and APC are of the same difference

by Ralph Egbu What has finally happened is that in place of having a new party to provide the kind of alternative necessary for the time, our politicians have led us to further entrenched the PDP tendency on the nation. By the act of last Tuesday, we now have PDP One and PDP two. One... Read More

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December 3, 2013

Woman arrested in Lagos for burning her daughter with HOT iron (GRAPHIC IMAGE)

by ‘Jola Sotubo A woman in Lagos has been apprehended by police after it was alleged that she assaulted her daughter and caused her serious injury. The woman, identified as Mrs. Maxwell, was arrested after reports that she burnt her daughter, Blessing, with a hot iron. Mrs Maxwell is said to have injured her child... Read More

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December 3, 2013

ASUU strike: 4 out of 600 UNIABUJA lecturers resume work, 1 sign resumption register

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Only four lecturers of the 600 academic workers reported for duty at the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) yesterday, inspite of the Federal Government’s threat to university lecturers. Reports reveal that the lecturers complied with the UNIABUJA branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) decision not to resume work. Spectacularly, only one lecturer... Read More

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December 3, 2013

BUSTED: One-eyed suspect arrested in Lagos for rape and armed robbery

by Muyiwa Daropale The Lagos State Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) has arrested a one-eyed armed robber simply known as Ayinde. The man who has been on the Police ‘Wanted List’ for about three years was said to be a member of a notorious gang that has repeatedly attacked residents of Yaba, Oyingbo and Ebute-Meta areas of Lagos... Read More

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December 3, 2013

“Marry another wife for me or pay me N300,000” – blind man tells wife in divorce court

by Oke Efagene A 56-year old blind man, Shaibu Ibrahim, on Monday, asked a grade 1 court in Aso Pada, Nasarawa State to order his 38-year old wife, Lami, to pay him N300,000 compensation before granting her a divorce. [READ:#StoriesWeHear: Blind man drags Blind Peoples’ Association chairman to court for enticing his wife ] Ibrahim... Read More

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December 3, 2013

Who rocked it better? D’banj, Uti Nwachukwu & Noble Igwe looking HOT all decked up (PHOTOS)

by Oke Efagene Some of the hottest guys on the Nigeria showbiz scene, showed up at the Johnnie Walker ‘Step Up To VIP Lifestyle’ show last Saturday in Lekki, Lagos, rocking cool designer suits. Model and actor, Uti Nwachukwu looked really dapper in a blue pin strip blazers, while multiple award-winning singer, D’banj wore a... Read More

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December 3, 2013

Captured Boko Haram commander may have led to Air Force base attack in Maiduguri (SEE REPORT)

by Oke Efagene The attacks by the Boko Haram sect on an Air Force base and the International Airport in Maiduguri, yesterday, may have been as a result of 3 factors. These factors are; the capturing of a key Boko Haram commander by the military last week, the incessant air raid of the sect’s cells... Read More

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December 3, 2013

Anambra PDP chairman abducted, kidnappers contact family

by ‘Jola Sotubo The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra, Mr. Ken Emekayi, is said to have been kidnapped. According to reports, Mr. Emekayi was abducted around the Agulu environs of the Anaocha Local Government Area of the state at about 8pm on Sunday. The kidnappers are said to have contacted the... Read More

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December 3, 2013

Jason Njoku: No, iROKING is not dead

by Jason Njoku Nope. Not even close to it. There has been a chorus of all types of strange sayings recently about the imminent demise of iROKING platform and aggregation business. But then for the first time in over a year I actually looked at the revenue numbers. Although there are a number of issues... Read More

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December 3, 2013

Ayokunle Odekunle: ASUU, stop disgracing yourselves and get back to work

by Ayokunle Odekunle The idle hand is the devil’s workshop. I can authoritatively tell you that Esu (devil) has engaged the students sufficiently. While many of the male students have ventured into crime, some now ‘set-p’ incessantly on twitter (Dont ask me what setting p means). Last week Friday after downing two bottles of that... Read More

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December 3, 2013

‘They’re not taking their jobs seriously’: Rivers gov’t threaten to sack erring teachers

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Recent threats have been issued to newly employed teachers in Rivers State by the government over absenteeism from their duty posts. Mr. Ali Oruitemeka, The Chairman of the Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board (RSUBEB), said this while addressing head teachers of primary and secondary schools in Port Harcourt. The Nation reports: He said... Read More

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December 3, 2013

Gov. Imoke suspends 20 cabinet members INDEFINITELY, gives reasons

by ‘Jola Sotubo The cabinet reshuffle frenzy has extended to Cross River as Governor Liyel Imoke reportedly suspends 20 members of his aides indefinitely. The governor took the action yesterday stating insubordination and dereliction of duty by the suspended members as his reason. The affected 20, including Commissioners and Special Advisers, were said to have... Read More

December 3, 2013

ASUU strike update: FUTO, ESUT, UniJos resume academic activities

by ‘Jola Sotubo The crumbling resolve within the ranks of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has been evidenced by the resumption of academic activities in three more schools in the country. Seven academic institutions had previously withdrawn from the strike with the reported ultimatum from the Federal Government leading to the resumption of... Read More

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December 3, 2013

Sad: Domestic worker commits suicide in Abuja over missing money

by ‘Jola Sotubo A domestic worker in Abuja is said to have taken her own life after a disagreement with her employer. Chika Ukoha, 17, committed suicide in the Kubwa area of the Federal Capital Territory after being scolded by her boss over some missing money. The teenage girl is said to have given up... Read More

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December 2, 2013

In your face: Jason Njoku appoints himself CEO of iROKING

by Chi Ibe After Michael Ugwu, erstwhile chief executive of digital music company, iROKING left in a cloud of controversy; the online chatter was firm on the future of the company – it was going down. Well, apparently not if founder of the company as well as iROKOtv Jason Njoku has anything to do with... Read More

December 2, 2013

Camera captures Michael Adebolajo at Argos buying a set of knives and sharpening kit – day before soldier was hacked to death’

These chilling pictures show one of the alleged murderers of Lee Rigby buying a set of knives and a sharpening kit the day before the soldier was murdered. The images, taken from CCTV footage shown in court today, shows Michael Adebolajo, 28, buying a five-piece knife set costing £34.99 and a £9.99 knife sharpener kit... Read More

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December 2, 2013

P-Square, Wizkid, Banky W all win BIG at the Channel O Africa Video Music Awards- SEE Full Winners List

by Rachel Ogbu Nigerian artists were big winners at the just concluded Channel O Africa Video Music Awards which took place in Johannesburg on Saturday November 30, 2013. P-Square and Wizkid were awarded accolades for Most Gifted African West Video and Most Gifted Video of the Year awards respectively. With Bank W receiving an award Most... Read More

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December 2, 2013

Home Breakers! Actress Uche Iwuji slams rumours about failed marriage and nude photos

by Rachel Ogbu Actress Uche Iwuji has responded to reports that claim she’s split with her husband, Juwon Lawal after one year of marriage. In a series of Tweets today, the pretty actress sounded of about rumours surrounding her relationship with the oil and gas entrepreneur. Home breakers! — Uche iwuji (@oochey26) December 2, 2013... Read More

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December 2, 2013

Mina Ogbanga: The challenges of youth unemployment (Y! FrontPage)

by Mina Ogbanga We need to revisit active engagement of our very active 75 percent youth work force, and not pursue their presence only when they need political whistle blowers Happy Thanksgiving Holiday to every reader…in many ways,we need to set aside days,hours,weeks or months or simply make it a daily routine to thank God for his... Read More

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December 2, 2013

Opinion: A moving message from an AIDS victim

by Hannatu Musawa But no matter how much I try to convince myself that I contracted HIV through a syringe, blood transfusion or blade, I know that I am lying to myself. If I really and truly want to be honest with myself, I know that; no haircut, injection or transfusion was responsible. I know... Read More

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December 2, 2013

Aww, how cute: Guess who just joined Toke Makinwa’s glam squad (LOOK)

by Tutu Akinlabi Toke Makinwa is a certified style star as she turns up at events perfectly primped and coiffed and wows everytime. The diva obviously has a team of professionals working to make her look amazing and one new member has apparently made her glam squad debut. The new member of Miss Makinwa’s glam... Read More

December 2, 2013

From #GoAndDie to #ComeAndDine: Oshiomhole spotted lounging with Edo widow (LOOK)

by Oge Okonkwo This is a photo of the aftermath of the #GoandDie moment Joy Ifijeh experienced in the hands of the Gov. Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state some days ago. Well, the widow has been made a millionaire overnight thanks to the YouTube video which went viral sparking outrage on social media. They were... Read More

December 2, 2013

Get your week started: Olamide drops HOT video for ‘Turn Up’ (WATCH)

by Muyiwa Daropale Rapper, Olamide released the video for his hit track, ‘Turn up’, taken off his ‘Baddest Guy Ever Liveth’ album. The video directed by the prolific Moe Musa features stage performances by Olamide himself, electrifying dancers and screaming fans who apparently couldn’t get enough of him. Watch:

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December 2, 2013

‘May your #GoAndDie accuser meet you at the point of your need’: Top 10 reactions to Oshiomhole’s largesse to Edo widow

by Oge Okonkwo A smile has been put on the face of Joy Ifijeh , the widow who the ‘go and die’ comment was made to by the Governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomole. Ifijeh received N2 million and automatic employment from Oshiomole today and trust Nigerians to react to the news and make it... Read More

N1.5bn Imo State contract scam: EFCC clears impeached deputy governor, traces fraud to Dubai and Lebanon

ASUU strike update: FUTO sacks ALL academic staff for failure to resume

It Could Be You: George Clooney reveals quest for true love as he’s pictured in head-to-toe polka-dots for W Magazine (PHOTOS)

Paul Walker: Video captures moment of impact in star’s fatal car crash (WATCH)

#ASUU update: UNILAG lecture rooms remain shut

Move over Davido: ‘Skelewu mixtape’ is out & this guy is literally killing it (WATCH)

Opinion: The PDP and APC are of the same difference

Woman arrested in Lagos for burning her daughter with HOT iron (GRAPHIC IMAGE)

ASUU strike: 4 out of 600 UNIABUJA lecturers resume work, 1 sign resumption register

BUSTED: One-eyed suspect arrested in Lagos for rape and armed robbery

“Marry another wife for me or pay me N300,000” – blind man tells wife in divorce court

Who rocked it better? D’banj, Uti Nwachukwu & Noble Igwe looking HOT all decked up (PHOTOS)

Captured Boko Haram commander may have led to Air Force base attack in Maiduguri (SEE REPORT)

Anambra PDP chairman abducted, kidnappers contact family

Jason Njoku: No, iROKING is not dead

Ayokunle Odekunle: ASUU, stop disgracing yourselves and get back to work

‘They’re not taking their jobs seriously’: Rivers gov’t threaten to sack erring teachers

Gov. Imoke suspends 20 cabinet members INDEFINITELY, gives reasons

ASUU strike update: FUTO, ESUT, UniJos resume academic activities

Sad: Domestic worker commits suicide in Abuja over missing money

In your face: Jason Njoku appoints himself CEO of iROKING

Camera captures Michael Adebolajo at Argos buying a set of knives and sharpening kit – day before soldier was hacked to death’

P-Square, Wizkid, Banky W all win BIG at the Channel O Africa Video Music Awards- SEE Full Winners List

Home Breakers! Actress Uche Iwuji slams rumours about failed marriage and nude photos

Mina Ogbanga: The challenges of youth unemployment (Y! FrontPage)

Opinion: A moving message from an AIDS victim

Aww, how cute: Guess who just joined Toke Makinwa’s glam squad (LOOK)

From #GoAndDie to #ComeAndDine: Oshiomhole spotted lounging with Edo widow (LOOK)

Get your week started: Olamide drops HOT video for ‘Turn Up’ (WATCH)

‘May your #GoAndDie accuser meet you at the point of your need’: Top 10 reactions to Oshiomhole’s largesse to Edo widow

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