by Orji Uzor Kalu Is it not preposterous, therefore, for critics to call for the hiring of a foreign technical adviser less than one year to Brazil 2014? How can any rational person do such a thing? Must we play politics with every matter under the sun? Keshi’s performance as coach is no longer a... Read More
Paul Walker, the star of the “Fast & Furious” movie series, died Saturday in a car crash that killed two people north of Los Angeles, his publicist said. He was 40. Walker died Saturday afternoon, Ame Van Iden said. A statement on the actor’s Facebook page said he was a passenger in a friend’s car,... Read More
by Ehis Robert Seeking relief, the woman informed the Governor that she was a widow and asked him to forgive her, and then the Governor’s callous words: ”If you are widow, go and die.” The Esans of Edo State have a saying: “You can never gather at the same market twice.” The import of the above is that... Read More
by Akan Ido The annulment of the June 12, 1993 elections have continued to be a sticky point in the history of Nigeria with many stakeholders in government playing varying roles which led to its cancellation and eventual arrest and death of the acclaimed winner of the election, MKO Abiola. In this interview, former military... Read More
by Adeola Balogun A woman who was arrested on allegations of theft shocked police officers when she reportedly produced the stolen object from a strange place. Tessy Emorvon, 26, is said to have stripped in the presence of Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) operatives and produced a gold necklace, which she is said to have... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A man in Oyo has been arrested after it was reported that he had forcefully indulged in sexual intercourse with his own daughter. Sanni Idowu, 48, a resident of Ibadan, the state capital is said to have begun the incestuous assault on his daughter from when she was just 10 years... Read More
by Tunde Fagbenle Any unit, from the family to the village to the ethnic to the nation and to the race, has an obligation to devote all its energies and resources to the nurturing of its youths if the continued existence of such unit or society were to be assured. What sticks in my mind... Read More
by Adeolu Ademoyo President Jonathan traveled to Israel recently. But we did not know whether it was a “holy trip” or state visit or a combination of the two. Mr. President took along on the Israel trip Mr. Oritsejafor the controversial president of Christian Association of Nigeria whose moral and faith credentials are questionable. “…I... Read More
by Tonnie Iredia The second point is the argument that corruption in Nigeria is over exaggerated by some unpatriotic citizens; prominent among them are Nigerian journalists – a group to which this writer belongs There appears to be some measure of unanimity among analysts both within and outside Nigeria that the nation is a highly... Read More
by Dimgba Igwe Of course, as a pastor and a church leader, you are not permitted to be sad, to have similar problems like other people. Are you not the pastor that should provide the answers to live’s problems? It’s already four years since that solemn night when the word popped out that Major General... Read More
by Amanze Obi No doubt, the Baraje group within the PDP tried its hands on relevance outside the umbrella of the original PDP but it failed severally. That was why Tukur was poised to bury the body. We have been told that after months of horse-trading, some of the G-7 Governors of Niger, Sokoto. Jigawa,... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The results are in from the supplementary governorship election which held in Anambra yesterday, and the winner is Willie Obiano of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). The supplementary election became necessary after the first election held in the state was found to be inconclusive. The election was boycotted by candidates of... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Following an exclusive interview with popular musician Timaya by The Punch where he described his relationship with Empress Njamah as an ‘ugly episode’. However, Empress Njamah has responded saying she is not not bothered by the popular singer’s words. Empress Njamah told the newspaper: “Why would it bother me? It is one thing to... Read More
These are possibly some of the creepiest calendar photos ever featuring women in their underwear draped over COFFINS. From one scantily-clad woman posing with some guts in her hand over a dead man, to another sat with her legs spread out in a fiery room, this calendar seems to have no boundaries. And these aren’t... Read More
by Akan Ido Miss Kedike, Chidinma is currently in South Africa for the well-attended ChannelO Music Awards and we can’t afford to ignore how exceptionally pretty she looks tonight. The singer was spotted backstage at the event which saw Banky W, Psquare, Wizkid and other Nigerian acts showing Africa what stuff we’re made of. Chidinma... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi Telecommunications company, Airtel has become a major subject of discussion on Nigerian social media. This is due to a message sent by the network to all its subscribers which reads: “Dear Customer, effective 3rd Dec 2013 AIRTEL BB Plans will cease to function on non BB devices or used as a modem... Read More
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HIV/AIDS research has uncovered an aggressive new strain of HIV in the West African country of Guinea-Bissau. The new strain has shown that it causes people to contract AIDS almost two years faster than someone in the US who has HIV. This new strain of HIV is called A3/02. It was discovered in 2011 and... Read More
President Goodluck Jonathan has weekend, said his government did not give the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, an ultimatum to resume work or be sacked. Fielding questions from newsmen at the expanded caucus meeting of the Bayelsa State Peoples Democratic Party held at Government House, Yenagoa, the President said, the Supervising Minister of... Read More
Chinese authorities have built a ‘baby abandonment’ building where parents can anonymously leave their unwanted children. The building, located in Nanjing, eastern China, will provide a safe place for parents to leave their children – who will then be cared for at a nearby welfare home, according to reports. The space – coined a ‘baby... Read More
Norwegian footballer’s wife Caroline Berg Eriksen has sparked outrage after posting a picture of her washboard stomach on the internet – just four days after giving birth. The prolific fitness blogger – who writes under the name ‘Fotballfrue’ or The Footballer’s Wife – posted a selfie to her Instagram profile of her posing in front of a mirror... Read More
by Oke Efagene An auto crash occurred today at Tudun-Gara village near Kaura Namoda in Zamfara State, claiming five lives. A 10-seat Sharon bus was said to have skidded off the road this morning killing three passengers on the spot and two others while being conveyed to a medical facility. According to the Unit Commander... Read More
by Oke Efagene The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) and the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), have announced the resumption of academic activities on Monday, December 2, 2013. This announcement was issued in a statement separately today in Nsukka and Enugu. Both institutions have decided to follow the lead of Adekunle... Read More
by Oke Efagene A 4-year-old girl was defiled by a female teacher, Olajumoke Oyewole, at Golden Sharon Nursery and Primary School (formerly known as Kingdom Sharon). The incident happened on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at the school premises located at Ijaba area of Ota, Ogun State. The girl (names withheld), who is a nursery pupil,... Read More
by Oke Efagene Three people have reportedly lost their lives in an auto accident on Friday, November 29, 2013, in Badagry, Lagos State. The vehicle they were travelling in collided with another commercial bus while trying to evade arrest by customs officials. The accident occurred at 2:41pm at MTN junction, Oko Afo area of Badagry.... Read More
Nineteen shop owners were convicted on Saturday by the Sanitation Court for flouting the law on monthly clean up in Sokoto, Sokoto State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the convicts were each sentenced by Magistrate Shu’aibu Ahmed to one month in prison or to pay N5,000 fine. The convicted shop owners were... Read More
by Nwokolo Chinwuba “The tragedy of the human person owes a large portion to erroneous philosophies.” Beyond the grim face of the hungry child adorning the street like a stain on nature’s linen, I see hope. Beyond the gruffly looking youth, face furrowed and skin infested by dots of infection all wrought by hard... Read More
by Oke Efagene Award-winning American singer and actress, Mary J. Blidge revealed recently that the death of her close friend, Whitney Houston shocked her and led to her decision to give up alcohol. The star said Houston’s death in February 2012 had a major effect on her and she began to think about her... Read More
by Sage Gabriel Before my father’s house stands this castor bean tree, My earliest memory was of it when I was three. The rising sun then had not gone half the sky, When papa tended it in its prime. Insignificant! I forgot the plant, Time… Fled past, And age… Its spell cast. ... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi The Peter ‘Psquare’ Okoye and Lola Omotayo love story is a remarkable one indeed. The couple stood strong and their relationship survived the test of time and two children. Their story has inspired leading lifestyle magazine, Genevieve and as such they have featured the new couple on their December wedding edition. They... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Niger Delta activist, Mujahid Dokubo-Asari said he was arrested by the Beninoise police over an allegation that he was that he was a member of the Islamic sect, Boko Haram. He also said the allegation of being a member of the terrorist group was made from Nigeria. Dokubo-Asari, however, attributed his arrest in Benin... Read More