by Oge Okonkwo The on-going state of emergency in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states has been extended by an additional six months by the President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan. In a letter dated November 5, 2013 written to the Senate President, David Mark, seeking approval for the extension, President Jonathan explained that he made the decision because “some... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Social media has been rife with talk about the ongoing feud between ace music producer, Micheal Collins aka Don Jazzy and musician, Wande Coal. The war of words was apparently caused by controversy over the owner of a song, titled “BabyFace” recently released by both parties over twitter. [READ: Wande Coal stands... Read More
by Ife Adebayo These are important questions to ponder on. What fuels your fight against corruption, what fuels your acts of corruption? Is the Nigerian conscience present? Or is the Nigerian conscience on holiday? ‘The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.’ The Merriam Webster dictionary defines... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Pleading guilty to the charge of stealing a fowl, a Chief Magistrates’ Court in Minna, sentenced one Abubakar Abdullahi to 12 strokes of the cane or an option of N5,000 fine. The accused was sentenced by Magistrate Hassan Mohammed on Wednesday. Narrating to the court, the police prosecutor Gunduma Ibrahim said the accused was arrested by... Read More
by Adeola Balogun The recent visit of some prominent members of the All Progressives Party (APC) to Rivers State was warmly received by the Governor, Rotimi Amaechi. The leaders of the rival party, who visited the state with the purpose of convincing Amaechi to leave the Peoples Democratic Party and join them, were treated to... Read More
Black is indeed beautiful! MBGN Universe, Stephanie Okwu steps out in SEXY bikini & ball gown (LOOK)
by Oge Okonkwo Work it girl! 19-year-old Stephanie Okwu is currently in Moscow,Russia competing for the coveted Miss Universe crown and yesterday, November 6, was the bikini and ball gown competition which took place at the Crocus hall in the country. The MBGN Universe was pictured strutting her stuff on the walkway showing those... Read More
by Sobiya N. Moghul A Brazilian study found that women who ate three apples or pears per day lost more weight while dieting than women who did not eat fruit while dieting. 1. Unique support for heart health Apples are a rich source of phytonutrients known as quercetin, catechin, phloridzin and chlorogenic acid. These unique phytonutrients help protect the cardiovascular system from... Read More
by Sikha Desai If you feel drained and exhausted at the end of the day, blame it on cortisol which is the stresshormone. Kissing lowers cortisol levels and boosts our immune system, endocrine system and brain health. 1. Helps bonding All of us know that locking lips boosts bonding in a couple. When one kisses, one produces... Read More
by Ankush Bahuguna They bond with each other over everyone else’s dislike for them. They like to assume they’re ‘different’, the kind normal people can never understand. They find comfort in their mutual understanding of each others’ unique traits and their ‘eccentric’ ways of living. 1. The Don’t-Worry-Be-Happy Girlfriend Her best friend just broke out of a... Read More
by Tejas Morey You have a crush on her? There’s a possibility that there are a dozen other guys vouching for her as well. So your concern is to grab her attention and hold on to it with your life. 1. Gauge The Situation You finally got her number, but was she totally enthusiastic while giving it? Or... Read More
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by Okey Ikechukwu What needs to happen to make the South-east attract greater trade and investment? This was the central theme and question at the just concluded South East Economic Summit. The scenario in Enugu and Abia States had all the trappings of the unbelievable. That is when you think of the usual nature... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Isn’t this pose hilarious? This photo was taken when Rotimi Amaechi lead the APC chiefs on a 4-kilometre walk back to the airport earlier today in Port Harcourt, Rivers state. The speech must have been very exciting as Gov. Amaechi is seen raising his hands and his face twisted like he... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Following the tweets on Tuesday from people who had alleged that they witnessed the brawl that ensued between Davido’s entourage and the DJ Jaydee of Nu Grotto club, Davido’s management have released and official statement explaining in details the incident and pictures which shows that the singer’s bodyguard named Tijani Olamilekan Ogbeide was indeed injured... Read More
by Japheth Omojuwa Success is predictable and it is intentional. It is essentially about following laid out principles and self-application. It is about going the extra-mile and seeing what others cannot or choose not to see. It is about learning at the foot of those who have gone before us. The Excellence In Leadership Conference hosted... Read More
by Adeola Balogun A violent clash between two rival cults has left two young men dead and property destroyed in Cross River State. The trouble started when an argument between two men who were members of the warring groups escalated into a free-for-all. The fighting youths belonging to the Norsemen and Klux Klan groups disrupted... Read More
by Adeola Balogun A man who allegedly stabbed his close friend to death over allegations of adultery has been apprehended by operatives of the Nigerian Police Force in Ogun State. Wasiu Yusuf allegedly attacked Adeolu Olatoye with a knife when he reportedly discovered an extra-marital affair between Olatoye and his (Yusuf’s) wife. The victim was... Read More
by Bamidele Ademola-Olateju We are seeing families headed by a divorced parent, same-sex couples, families with no spouse in the labor force, blended families, non-married couples raising children, two-earner families and empty-nest families. From millennia, the central experience for majority of children has been the male breadwinner family. Unfortunately that no longer hold true most... Read More
What: Colourful World of More Concert Where: Eko Hotel & Suites, V.I, Lagos. When: November 3, 2013. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa
by Habeeb Kolade Does it mean that if I work for GLOBACOM for 10 solid years, providing superb strategies that make them pull in massive income, then, I have the right when I am leaving to take along with me, their official car and probably my office desk and stationaries? Hell NO! There will always... Read More
by James Silas I don’t think Don Jazzy should have called Wande Coal out on Twitter. Matter of fact, attention seeking has never been so obvious since Miley Cyrus stripped and twerked on stage. Analyzing other people’s matter may not always be cool but when it is music and artistes related, I talk about it... Read More
by Adeola Balogun Following the dissolution of his cabinet in September of this year, the Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, has nominated 12 candidates to fill the vacant positions. The governor reportedly sent the list of nominee commissioners to the state House of Assembly for confirmation yesterday. The nominees are: Barrister Adebayo Ojo, Mr.... Read More
by Adeola Balogun Three men suspected of fraudulently obtaining a sum of N25 million from a Chinese woman have been arraigned in a Lagos State court. Emmanuel Nwachukwu, 28; Eke Emenike, 45 and Julius Anyanwu, 43, were taken before the court in the Ebute Metta area of the state on two counts of fraud. One... Read More
by Dimgba Igwe In one term of five years, Sanusi has accomplished what he sets out to achieve at the apex bank. He was not going to grovel or lobby for a second term, having made up his mind that one term is enough. This is sweet music to my ears, making me wonder: Is... Read More
by Dolapo Aina One of my first impressions of this city is that people love to party. And it was collaborated by one of the taxi drivers. Simply put, Port Harcourt is a city where it would appear everyday is a Friday night and the next day, wary-eyed party goers all head back to... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A clash between irate youths in the Ajah area of Lagos State has resulted in various degrees of injury for 8 people while 2 other persons were killed. The trouble reportedly started when an argument over the right to collect tolls broke out between youth from the Ajah and Ilaje communities. The... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Music loving Nigerians were yesterday jolted out of their seats by a disagreement that sprung up between Mavin records boss, Don Jazzy, and former label member, Wande Coal, on Twitter nonetheless. The development was even more surprising because it seemed unbelievable that the usually demure producer could engage someone in verbal combat... Read More
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by ‘Jola Sotubo It seems that despite the many troubles seemingly thrown at him from the apex leadership of the land, Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State still knows to give honour to whom it is due. This can be deduced from a statement recently credited to the embattled governor in which he reportedly... Read More
by Ijeoma Nwogwugwu I have often argued that the hue and cry over the retention of the subsidy on petrol is one that is managed and controlled by the elite. They, not the so-called masses that the civil society groups and labour unions claim to represent, stand to lose the most when the price of... Read More