by Eric Osagie For once, we must learn to apply the same yardstick for every Nigerian. If it was Professor Maurice Iwu that was involved in this exercise, we all (including this writer) would have been calling for his head. An elephant that delivers a mouse. That’s how the late Chief Moshood Abiola would have... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo According to a faction of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in the University of Lagos (UNILAG), the academic body plans to continue the ongoing strike till next year. The faction reportedly said yesterday that ASUU had no plans to end the strike before January 2014. The group, however went on... Read More
by Femi Aribisala All these explains why, in spite of everything, Nigerians are the happiest people in the world. We are deliriously happy. Don’t believe the lie. Nigerians complain a lot about Nigeria. But that does not mean we would have Nigeria any other way. We complain because we love to complain. Two weeks ago,... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo According to police reports, the fears which led Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah to purchase bullet proof cars might have been legitimate afterall. The Federal Capital Territory Police Command yesterday said that Ms. Oduah’s vehicle was attacked by armed gunmen. The embattled minister’s car was said to have been shot at in Abuja... Read More
by Oke Efagene At the Exquisite Lady of the Year Award (ELOY) which took place yesterday, November 24, 2013, actress Tonto Dikeh took home the Best Actress of the Year award. What’s news, however, is that Dikeh reportedly thanked her fans at the award ceremony and introduced her boyfriend, Michael Awolaja to the crowd. The actress... Read More
by Muyiwa Daropale Lady Gaga and R. Kelly served up a sizzling performance at 2013 American Music Awards held on Sunday at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. The 27-year-old singer performed a presidential themed version of her song “Do What U Want” with R. Kelly, who played the American president while Gaga appeared as a Marilyn Monroe type character. At one... Read More
by Akan Ido Superstar artiste Davido celebrated his birthday last Thursday at the RED corporate headquarters where he put pen to paper making history as the first Editor-at-Large of Teen Y! Magazine. Davido took time-out to answer ten fun questions from the magazine editor, Yemi Obamedo, where he spoke about his sense of style, his... Read More
Three crew members on board a training aircraft of International Aviation College, Ilorin, escaped death as the plane crashed during a routine exercise. The minor incident occurred at about 11.33 a.m. on Monday within the vicinity of Ilorin International Airport. The college’s Acting Rector, Capt. Nuhu Abdulkareem, who announced the plane crash at a press... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi The “Loud in Naija” concert train stopped over in Abuja last Friday, 22 November, and it was a packed show indeed. The show took place at the River Plate garden located in Wuse 2 in the Garki area of the Federal Capital Territory. Some of the stars that performed include Davido, Banky... Read More
by Akan Ido Commercial vehicles in Nigeria never fail to regale us with maxims that makes one chuckle and wonder what the author was thinking. The above statement is, however, a classic case of ‘putting-the-cart-before-the-horse’. Some eagle-eyed passer-by saw this hilarious message and decided to capture it for our readers – how hilarious. In trust... Read More
What: Monalisa Chinda Book launch. Where: Intercontinental Hotel, V.I, Lagos. When: November 23, 2013. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa
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by Tutu Akinlabi Musician Tunde Ednut was featured on the Rubbin’ Minds Television show yesterday on ChannelsTV and he made a few strange comments. Ednut was quoted as saying that things in the music industry weren’t as they seemed and a lot of the apparent wealth was faked. The “Catching Cold” singer went further to... Read More
by Adeola Balogun Honourable Patrick Obahiagbon has made himself famous due to his well known penchant for what Nigerians call “big grammar.” The lawmaker, who represented Oredo Federal Constituency of Edo in the House of Representatives, never ceases to generate amusement with his lingo. He brought all of his charm and grammar to the album... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi Tonto Dikeh is definitely not taking no for an answer when it comes to music. The Nollywood actress recently released 2 singles, that received mixed reviews, in an attempt to launch into the music industry. Now Tontolet is preparing something else for her adoring fans. This is the album art for her... Read More
by Adeola Balogun The fear of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) that it would lose public sympathy for its ongoing strike has begun to materialize as yet another school has withdrawn from the industrial action. The Ebonyi State University (EBSU) located in Abakaliki, the state capital, today made the decision to abandon the... Read More
by Ogwu Anthony “It is like your leader and at the same time your follower and your lover.” It’s like a strong rip current that takes away everything in its path. When you find it, everything you once thought fascinating becomes second place.... Read More
by Akintomiwa Agbaje He is a 300 level Biology student at the University of Abuja and his name is Samuel Falowo a.k.a Prometh, winner of Nokia Don’t Break Da Beat 2013 rap competition, organized in partnership with Trace. Prometh, emerged winner at the grand finale held on Friday November 22nd at 10 Degrees, Oregun, Ikeja... Read More
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Five persons are being detained at the Special Fraud Unit (SFU) in Ikoyi, Lagos for allegedly being in possession of fake American and British visas. Raji Oluseyi Michael, Adegoke Johnson, Popoola Oladimeji, St. John Ojo Osaghae and Smart Imafidon were said to be members of a syndicate involved in the circulation of forged documents to... Read More
by Oke Efagene Rapper, Ice Prince melted everyone’s heart at his Fire of Zamani (FOZ) concert on last Saturday when he brought his cute son, Jamal on stage. The concert which was held at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, featured many music stars including MI, Chipmunk, Olamide, Dr Sid, Don... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi Singer Omawumi is well loved by fans for her unique style of music and fashion. The songstress was steeped in controversy after the birth of her daughter Kamilla fondly known as ‘Kami’. This was moreso because she kept the identity of her baby’s father secret and because she also hid her daughter... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi Black and white might seem to boring colours but some celebrities just seem to shine in any attire. This was made clear at the Eloy awards ceremony yesterday as divas, Toke Makinwa and Rita Dominic, made amazing fashion statements in the ordinarily drab colours. Rita wore an all black ensemble while Toke... Read More
Angelina Jolie is splashing out £12.2million to buy Brad Pitt a heart-shaped island. The film beauty visited stunning Petra last week and thought it would be a perfect 50th birthday gift for her superstar partner. Angelina, 38, was particularly excited after discovering its two homes were designed by Brad’s favourite architect Frank Lloyd Wright. A source... Read More
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by Tutu Akinlabi The Omo Baba Olowo himself was in concert yesterday in Port-Harcourt, the capital of Rivers. The ‘Skelewu’ singer performed at the ‘AY Live’ show yesterday and as usual went along with his retinue of crew members. This photo was posted via Instagram and was tagged: “#Turnt #AYlive #PHcity cray show last night... Read More
by Oke Efagene Superstar singer, Rihanna shared an adorable moment with mum, Monica Fenty on Sunday night at the American Music Awards. Fenty presented her daughter with the Icon Award and gave a heart-warming speech while on stage. She said; “I know the journey of your career has not always been an easy one,” she... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi Musician, Ice Prince is definitely in high spirits. The singer successfully launched his new album “Fire of Zamani” yesterday. He also seems happy in this photo which he shared via Instagram as he says the lady beside him “means a lot to him.” He tagged it: “you mean a lot to me! Safe... Read More
by Oke Efagene Two dentists, Rajesh and Nupur Talwar, have been found guilty of killing their 13-year-old daughter, Aarushi and a servant by slitting their throats after discovering the pair in an “objectionable” situation. The couple were accused of murdering teenager, Aarushi and their domestic help, Hemraj at their New Dejhi home in May, 2008.... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi Ice Prince Zamani had the official launch concert of his new album “Fire of Zamani” at the weekend and from all accounts, it was a success. The event was hosted by Hon Patrick Obahiagbon and it held at the Eko Hotel & Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos. The concert was attended... Read More
by Akintomiwa Agbaje Announcing plans to eradicate the world’s fastest growing faith from its territories, Angola has become the first country in the world to ban Isalm and has taken preemptive steps to enforce it by actually destroying mosques. This action comes by popular demand of the Angolan people because “they see what Muslims are doing to non-Muslims,... Read More
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by Macdonald Ukah “The pathetic thing about fake scandals is that they remain scandals anyway.” Despite being only 22, I suffer to a considerable extent from a benevolent malady that is more associated with the older ones. It is called NOSTALGIA. It stalks me daily and I want to believe it... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi She may be heavily pregnant, but celebrity stylist, Toyin Lawani, is definitely not slowing down. The Tiannah Styling beauty advertises her trade in this black and white Chanel number which shows no hint of her rapidly growing baby bump. Toyin won the award for best stylist at the recently concluded Eloy awards... Read More