by Oge Okonkwo Are you ready to for a #colourfulworldofmore, that seems to be the question on everyone’s lips these and the news is out already and the count down has begun ! Guinness Foreign extra stout is bringing us something special and you have to be tagged to be a part of it,... Read More
by Toni Kan “Acid! Acid!” Abel heard someone scream as the girl cried out but it was not acid. It was something worse, something more shameful, something more atavistic, a throwback to an ancient shaming ritual;…. “You know me, right?” A thick set woman in jeans and tee shirt was standing in front of the... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Actress Tonto Dikeh is exploring her funny side today. ‘Poko’ baby decided to share some hilarious photos of herself on Twitter as a bride in a old-school setting, posing by a garden on her wedding day and giving the groom a piggy-back ride with the caption: ‘Galz b like ma weddin day #GardernTinzz #Local.’... Read More
Dave and Christie Nasser didn’t mind adopting the runt of the litter. They fell in love with the Great Dane as soon as they saw him. They just didn’t realize that he would grow up to break world records, their furniture and, eventually, our hearts. When George passed away in his home in Tucson, Arizona,... Read More
by TNN Women aren’t the only ones scared of heartbreak. Men may not show it — or they may, in a terrible, soppy, clingy way for which I apologise deeply — but that explains why men seem standoff-ish in the beginning of a new relationship. 1. We Like Aggressive Women Call us, take us out... Read More
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William Masvinhu once again walked away with the title of the ugliest man in Harare on Friday night at the City Sports Bar, allafrica.com reports. The competition which pits a group of ‘aesthetically challenged’ men against each other in a contest to win the title of ‘Mr Ugly Harare’ was first held in 2011 and although it... Read More
by Meghna Mukherjee If you’ve just met a guy and been with him for a day or two, and then he suddenly disappears from your life, then he is surely a womaniser. Girls, you need to be careful about the men you choose to hang around with. 1. Is he too pricey? The easiest sign to... Read More
by TNN A common symptom of an impending break-up is when one thinks there isn’t a problem; and the other differs. If you have frankly brought up issues to your partner and if he/she isn’t really addressing it as a problem, they are either oblivious to it, or they just don’t care. 1. Online Frequency: Does... Read More
by TNN You may argue that he is nice, but doesn’t meet the criterion of the perfect guy you always dreamt of being with. That surely doesn’t give you the licence to be the change maker in his life. Preventing him from hanging out with his crazy friends, or stopping his videogame sessions in an... Read More
What: Lagos Fashion and Design Week. Where: Ocean View, Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos. When: October 23, 2013. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa
by ‘Jola Sotubo Following a statement reportedly credited to the Senate President, David Mark, in which he said that those who signed the controversial 2009 agreement with members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) “didn’t know their left from right”, the striking lecturers have replied and named one party to the said agreement.... Read More
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Minister of Aviation, Ms. Stella Oduah, breached procurement laws in the purchase of two BMW armoured cars, the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) said yesterday. At the commencement of the House of Representatives’ public hearing on the purchase of the cars, the agency could not provide... Read More
by Adeola Balogun A man pretending to be a repentant former member of terrorist sect Boko Haram has been apprehended by security agents in Enugu State. Daniel Danboyi, 35, was arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) after it was alleged that he used his tall tale of repentance to extort money... Read More
by Adeola Balogun A man found with a human leg in Bauchi State was rescued by the whiskers from being killed by an angry mob after police officers came to his aid. The middle aged man was discovered to be in possession of the amputated body part, which belonged to his father, in Gudun village,... Read More
1. Okipa: Suspension, Wooden Skewers Inserted Behind the Muscles, and Pinky Finger Amputation (Native American Mandan Tribe) What was known as the Okipa ceremony was a complex ritual of the Native American Mandan tribe, which was used to signify the male rite of passage into adulthood.The Okipa ceremony began with young men abstaining from food,... Read More
by Lisabelle Gonsalves, Team iDiva Secrets are fun when you’re a teen, but for a grown-up relationship to work, you’ve got to be open and transparent with your partner. If you start keeping secrets from each other, you know you have a problem. 1. Give it all you’ve got. Whoever told you it’s a 50-50 thing... Read More
by Emmanuel Onwubiko Akwa-Ibom State is one of the flashpoints that if not checked could witness serious post-election conflict not just between political divides but even within the ruling Party (PDP) whereby a recent cabinet change carried out by Governor Godwill Akpabio swept away one of the most ambitious governorship aspirants. The 2015 general elections... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Gunmen suspected to be pirates have shot and killed two soldiers on escort duty in Rivers State. One other soldier has been reported missing after the incident. The security agents, who were operatives of the JTF, were escorting a number of civilians aboard a boat when they met their untimely demise. The... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The crisis in Rivers State yesterday assumed new dimensions as it was revealed that the state police command has withdrawn the security details of two of Governor Rotimi Amaechi’s aides. According to reports, the policemen deployed for the security of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), George Feyii and the Chief... Read More
by Adeola Balogun 17 suspected members of terrorist sect Boko Haram who were to be arraigned yesterday saw their trial being delayed by the lack of legal counsel for 5 of them. According to reports, the arraignment slated to hold at the Federal High Court, Lagos, couldn’t go on because 5 of the suspects had... Read More
by Precious Adeloju The said video, mass-produced but not censored by the National Film and Video Censors Board, and on sale in illegal makeshift shops around the state, features a woman clad in native regalia which gave her a familiar look of a typical member of a Nigerian political party. She, indeed, revealed that she... Read More
by Olusegun Adeniyi Besides, on the balance of available evidence, I am of the opinion that it is the NCAA that should actually be held accountable for this sordid drama. First, I sincerely apologise to my non-Yoruba readers who might feel bothered by the title for today’s piece, especially considering that I could simply have... Read More
by Abubakar AbduRahman Unfortunately, because many critics have laid in ambush for the minister, series of recent happenings in the sector have been snatched by political jobbers as an opportunity to attack her personality. While one may not necessarily be obligated to hold brief for Aviation Minister, Princess Stella Oduah, it is however pertinent that... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo An Abuja based pastor has been taken before a high court in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) over allegations of multiple rape. Emmanuel Mathew, 50, was arraigned after it was alleged that he had raped three school pupils at the Mpape area of the FCT. Matthew, who is reportedly the general overseer... Read More
by Adamu Hassan In December 2009, it was reported that Olusegun Obasanjo had started lobbying for Lamido to be PDP’s next vice presidential candidate in the 2011 election, but Lamido turned down the offer as according to him, his mission to transform Jigawa was still on-going. Governor Sule Lamido of Jigawa State was among... Read More
by Demola Rewaju Goodluck Jonathan’s style is more suited to democracy and I think we owe it to future generations to let them understand that leadership in a democracy is quite different from military rule. There is a thin line between stubbornness and sticking to one’s principles especially in leadership. Coming from decades of military... Read More
In yet another classy PR stunt Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has launched the airline’s new charity calendar by parading a line of half-dressed air hostesses through London. The gimmick came just days after the company’s boss was bombarded on Twitter after agreeing to host a question-and-answer session from customers. During the Twitter session the airline’s... Read More
by TNN Be around them but don’t pay too much attention. It will trigger their sense of curiosity and help you keep the equation balanced in your head. 1. Show interest, smile A simple smile can do wonders in getting your crush’s attention. It is a foolproof ice-breaker. Even if that person doesn’t know you,... Read More
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by Akin Osuntokun The lesson to learn from the return of Al Mustapha is that Nigerians are spiteful of one another and care less for each other’s sensibilities. This behaviour is by no means peculiar to the fans of Al Mustapha; it is a generalised syndrome of been alienated from a country under which we... Read More
A married teaching assistant seduced a pupil more than 40 years her junior, a court has heard. Grandmother Elaine McKay, 57, is accused of starting a sexual relationship with the 15-year-old boy who she was helping to teach at school. She is also alleged to have incited the teenager, who cannot be named, to engage... Read More