by Wilfred Okiche Sahara Energy boss Tonye Cole is one of our favourite people. A business man, preacher and father, he never fails to inspire young people with his success and lifestyle. We sat down with the oil magnate for a chat and he was quite forthcoming, speaking about big business and revealing how the... Read More
This giant floating egg on the River Beaulieu could well be Hampshire’s quirkiest living space. It may look like it comes straight from the set of a low-budget science fiction movie, but the giant wooden pod cost £40,000 to build and will in fact be the home and workspace of artist Stephen Turner, 58, for the... Read More
The electricity workers said banks have refused to honor the government’s directive to pay them. Over 2,000 workers of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, embarked on a protest Monday, over the delay in payment of the severance benefits to about 55 per cent of electricity workers. The workers, under the aegis of the... Read More
The federal government on Monday admitted that 75 persons have died from the cholera outbreak currently rampaging some parts of the country. Making the disclosure in Abuja, the Minister of Health, Prof Onyebuchi Chukwu, added that 374 people have been affected by cholera. He said the casualty spread across states in the country including, Lagos,... Read More
The president of the lecturers’ union said appeals should rather go to the government. Nasir Fagge, National President, Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has urged Nigerians to prevail on the Federal Government to honour the agreement it signed with the union, to bring the union’s four-month-old strike to an end. Mr Fagge told the... Read More
David Beckham reportedly crashed into another car as he pulled out of his Beverly Hills home. The ex-England football captain was allegedly in his black Range Rover Sport with what looked like his son Brooklyn, 14, in the front passenger seat when the collision reportedly occurred at 2.30pm on Friday. Onlookers say David, 38, pulled... Read More
An accused witch who was tortured with red hot irons and a pair of pliers told police she escaped from the clutches of several of her attackers by fighting back and eating their hearts. Police in Papua New Guinea are still investigating the claims of the woman who, witnesses said, appeared to show no pain... Read More
What: The Fourth Edition of LagosPhoto 2013. Where: Ocean View, V.I, Lagos. When: October 25, 2013. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa
My mum was a wise old bird. ‘Our parents either live too long, or die too soon,’ she told me once. ‘We either go when you still need us, or we become a burden. There’s no middle ground.’ In her case, I lost her far too soon. Her sudden death at only 59 came like... Read More
by Collins Uma It would be a bit understandable if the protection Madam Minister sought was after a job well-done. Why spend N255 million to protect yourself when our airspace is still unsafe? When Joe Obi, Minister of Aviation, Princess Stella Oduah’s Special Assistant on Media, made comments in an attempt to justify his principal’s acquisition... Read More
by Binal Ghelani In a marriage, there are invisible boundaries that define what can and cannot be discussed, what actions are and aren’t acceptable. This prevents you from perceiving your spouse as your best friend. 1. You can’t tell him everything However, there are many who argue that while it’s a given that your partner should... Read More
An abandoned baby, allegedly hidden in her mother’s car boot for up to two years, has been found naked and feverish as her Portuguese parents face up to ten years in jail for her alleged neglect. The unemployed couple from Portugal, who live in Brignac-La-Plaine in the Correze department in France, fronted court yesterday... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo What’s up Africa! It’s time to make another Hip Hop star. Let’s vote for Africa’s next top rapper in the ongoing Nokia Don’t Break Da Beat (DBDB) rap competition. 16 contestants from Nigeria and Ghana have made it to the DBDB Top 16 stage and faces the war of proving themselves worthy of the... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Nollywood stars, Ini Edo and IK Ogbonna are gracing the cover of the November 2013 edition of the fashion magazine,House of Maliq. These stars are not letting us down as Ini Edo shows her sultry side on the cover with IK Ogbonna looking dapper in his shirt and blazer, a serious eye... Read More
A Spanish Butcher has been arrested after he allegedly killed his pregnant girlfriend and then chopped up her body to feed in bite sized pieces to vultures. Police believe Jose Miguel Tamayo, 32, murdered his girlfriend Carolina Bernal Gomez, 30, after discovering she was carrying a child. Her remains are believed to have been fed... Read More
A 16-year-old Nigerian Muslim girl, whose name has been buzzing in the headlines lately as a promising talent, has reserved a place among “The World’s 50 Smartest Teenagers” list. “If you are passionate about what you do, and I am passionate about many things, especially math and science, it will work out well,” Saheela Ibraheem,... Read More
by Adeola Balogun The management of MIC Royal Ltd has arranged a candlelight procession in honour of its late Director, Mr Tunji Okusanya, Executive Director, Mr Olatunji Okusanya (Jnr) and other staff who recently lost their lives in the Associated Airlines plane crash which occurred on the 3rd of October this year. The company lost... Read More
Osas Ighodaro Founded in 2012 by Osas Ighodaro and Co-founder Sioux Greaux, Joyful Joy supports the push for a healthier and Malaria-free Africa. Its alleviation strategy to positively impact communities involves offering programs focused on health and wellness, ending hunger, preventable disease and providing economic development opportunities. The Joyful Joy Foundation is an NGO... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi 12 persons have been arrested by operatives of the Nigerian Navy over allegations of crude oil theft. The Central Naval Command said yesterday that it had seized an oil vessel, MT Frankesen, and arrested the suspects along the Akassa waterways in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The occupants of the... Read More
In January it emerged they were dating. And now Ciara is engaged to marry rapper Future after he sprang a surprise proposal as they celebrated her birthday. The hip hop star and producer got down on one knee after producing a stunning 15-carat diamond ring. Future husband: Ciara accepted the rappers proposal as they celebrated... Read More
Against the backdrop of deteriorating Federal roads nationwide, the Federal Government may have decided to reintroduce tolling on its highways, to raise money to fix the roads. A policy document on the reintroduction of tolling may be forwarded to the Federal Executive Council by Works Minister, Mike Onolememen, for approval and implementation. The policy... Read More
by Duro Onabule The proof was the Senate probe of the Petroleum Training Development Fund (PTDF) during the Obasanjo administration. Headed by Senator Ndoma Egba (currently still serving), the panel discovered that the huge sum of two hundred and fifty million naira was paid from the agency as legal fees for Obasanjo. Worse than that,... Read More
by Adeolu Ademoyo While President Jonathan awarded Elbit Security-gate without bidding, Stella Oduah-gate was awarded without bidding. While Elbit-gate has two costs in the public domain, Stella Oduah-gate has inflated prices. Same thing, no difference. The ethics of motive is an aspect of ethics that allows us inspect and assess the moral worth of an... Read More
As the world’s tallest man, 8ft 3in Sultan Kosen despaired of finding a soulmate who would prove a perfect fit. So the gentle giant says it’s nothing short of a miracle that he has met his love match in Merve Dibo. And despite a height difference of 2ft 7in, Mr Kosen, 30, celebrated the biggest... Read More
by Adeola Balogun A Nigerian soccer fan resident in Dubai has reportedly died after watching a match between the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria and Sweden. The enthusiastic fan reportedly had a cardiac arrest after watching the match which ended in a 3-3 draw at the Kalifa Bin Zayed Stadium in Al-Ain City. The yet unidentified... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo In a new twist to the controversy surrounding the purchase of bullet proof cars for the Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has reportedly said that it has no documents evidencing the transaction. This was in response to a request by a lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), to see... Read More