Ailing Gov. Danbaba Suntai goes fishing with wife in Taraba (PHOTO)

by Isi Esene Taraba governor, Danbaba Suntai who is presently recovering from injuries he sustained in a plane crash yesterday left the Government House to go fishing with his wife, twin children, his younger brother and a retinue of aides. Reports say the governor who spotted a grey suit, visited his fish pond located near the... Read More

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October 20, 2013

Fresh violence: 3 people beheaded in Zamfara as Ag. Gov. escapes death

The acting governor of Zamfara State, who is also the speaker of the state House of Assembly, Honourable Sanusi Garba Rikiji, escaped death by the whiskers at the Tudun Kuya in Birnin Magaji Local Government Area of the state on Friday, following a mob attack on his convoy by Hausa youths said to be protesting... Read More

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October 20, 2013

“The girls are crazy about me but I’m not dating at the moment” – Davido opens up in interview

by Isi Esene Superstar artiste, Davido speaks to the Tribune Newspapers on his rise to fame, his music career, relationship and what he has in stock for his fans in the future. Read excerpts from the extensive interview below: You recently returned from your first musical tour. What was the experience like? It was a... Read More

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October 20, 2013

He’s the boss: Don Jazzy rocks the red carpet at the London premiere of Half Of A Yellow Sun (See Photos)

by Akan Ido Actors Chiwetel Ejiofor, OC Ukeje yesterday rocked the red carpet with MAVIN Records super-producer, Don Jazzy in London at the European premiere of the movie Half Of A Yellow Sun adapted from a novel written by celebrated Nigerian author, Chimamanda Adichie. The movie which was set in the 1960s during the Nigerian... Read More

October 20, 2013

Orji Uzor Kalu: I weep for thee, Nigeria (Part 1)

by Orji Uzor Kalu It seems the primary function of government is to share money and no longer to defend the people and provide their basic needs. I feel sad to reason the way I do, because things have gone out of hand. It seems we have all lost our sense of consideration and integrity.... Read More

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October 20, 2013

Simon Kolawole: Stella Oduah, say sorry or sink…

by Simon Kolawole Nevertheless, Oduah has to accept responsibility for this wasteful venture and apologise for her role in the process. She’s the minister. NCAA is under her. Before I forget, I was at Yale University recently for a special programme organised for Young Global Leaders (YGLs). The theme was “Foundations for Leadership in the... Read More

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October 20, 2013

Desperate or dumb? Woman arrested after hiring POLICEMEN to have her husband murdered (PICTURED)

A South Florida woman who offered police officers $30,000 to help kill her newlywed husband and another man was yesterday arrested and charged with solicitation of murder. Annybelkis Terrero, 38, was working as a police informant when she allegedly made the bribe. The incident began several weeks ago when police were called to Terrero’s home... Read More

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October 20, 2013

Kidnappers reduce ransom for Oronto Douglas’ sister from N500 million to N10 million

by ‘Jola Sotubo The abductors of a Presidential aide’s sister have reduced the ransom to secure her release to 10 million naira as against the 500 million naira earlier demanded. Augusta Douglas-Ayam, sister to Oronto Douglas, who is the special adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan on research and documentation, was kidnapped last Monday night by... Read More

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October 20, 2013

Opinion: #Anambra2013 – Why Ngige is the main man

by Adaku Okwara Anambrarians still remember his days in office with a sense of nostalgia. The pervading perception is that if Ngige had been allowed to continue in office for eight unbroken years, Anambra would have transformed to a Nigerian version of Dubai or Hong Kong. Anambra State politics is a perfect example where those... Read More

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October 20, 2013

ASUU strike: Return to class, the students are suffering – Ribadu appeals to lecturers

by ‘Jola Sotubo Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nuhu Ribadu has expressed sadness at the current Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike. Mallam Ribadu described the industrial action, which has caused the closure of the nation’s universities, as “costly” Speaking in Port-Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, He called on... Read More

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October 20, 2013

Tunde Fagbenle: The debate continues on the need for a National Conference

by Tunde Fagbenle “A collection of independent native states, separated from one another by great distances, differences of history and traditions, and by ethnological, racial, tribal, social and religious barriers.’’ This column of 6th October titled, Engaging dialectics on Nigeria, dwelt on the debate on the need, or not, for (Sovereign) National Conference as panacea... Read More

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October 20, 2013

Sad news: Prominent rights activist slumps and dies after making presentation on National Conference

Prominent rights activist and founding member of the Pro National Conference Organisation, Baba Omojola, is dead. Omojola reportedly slumped and died in his hotel room in Akure, Ondo State on Saturday. He was there to present the position of PRONACO to the Advisory Committee of the proposed National Conference. Spokesman of PRONACO, Veteran Wale... Read More

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October 20, 2013

#ToWhomItMayConcern: Lagos-Badagry Expressway to be closed to traffic today

by ‘Jola Sotubo Following announcements to that effect, the Lagos-Badagry Expressway will be closed-off today to enable construction activities take place without interruption. The road will be closed to commuters from 7am-12pm today for the purpose of constructing a pedestrian bridge for the blue line rail project. The development was disclosed by the Lagos State... Read More

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October 20, 2013

Femi Fani-Kayode: The Yorubas are a nation, not a tribe

by Femi Fani-Kayode One of the basic truisms of nationhood is that we as a people must appreciate our roots. We must never forget who we are, where we come from and what we stand for. I was born on October 16th in the year of our Lord 1960 and consequently I celebrated my... Read More

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October 20, 2013

Femi Aribisala: Listen, God is talking to you (Part 5)

by Femi Aribisala I had a fight with my wife. I was very angry and said some nasty things. However, she did not fight back. Instead, she reported me in private to God. As a result, I got into deep trouble. [READ: Listen, God is talking to you (Part 1)] When I was a Research... Read More

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October 20, 2013

Opinion: ASUU strike – When market women take to the streets

by Chioma Gabriel Something must be done about the ASUU strike, otherwise, the problems this country is having today would be a child’s play compared to what would happen tomorrow! We are born weak, we need strength; helpless, we need aid; foolish, we need reason. All that we lack at birth, all that we need... Read More

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October 20, 2013

Demola Rewaju: That thing between your legs, dear daughter

by Demola Rewaju Chase the cash but protect your child. I don’t know who needs to hear this but if you’re reading it then it just might be you: protect your child. I enjoy how my mind works. Something a female friend and mother of a very smart daughter told me she used to do... Read More

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October 20, 2013

Femi Falana: The NCAA car scandal and the whistle blower

by Femi Falana The aviation minister and her cohorts who should have been fired by President Jonathan have the timerity to insult Nigerians by threatening to deal with those who leaked information on their criminal activities. In January this year the Channels Television broadcast disturbing stories on the dilapidated state of the Ikeja Police College.... Read More

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October 20, 2013

5 ways to deal with your girlfriend’s suspicions & jealousy

by MensXP Team …there is nothing they need to be jealous or suspicious about 1. Engage into communication. 2. Talk it out with your partner. 3. Make them feel as secure as you can. 4. Reassure them that you’re the one made for them. 5. And there is nothing they need to be jealous or... Read More

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October 19, 2013

Sickening: Snipers ‘target unborn children in chilling competition to win cigarettes’

The unborn children of Syrian women are the targets of a sickening war game where a shooter who murders a foetus in its mother’s womb is awarded with cigarettes, a British surgeon has revealed. Dr David Nott witnessed evidence of fighters using civilians as target practice and on several occasions shooting pregnant women in the... Read More

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October 19, 2013

Donu Kogbara: Two reasons I will never forget late M.I.C boss, Tunji Okusanya

by Donu Kogbara Tunji, out of the blue, appeared at my side and offered me a tissue. And I said something crass like: “We must stop meeting in such depressing circumstances!” And he laughed and asked me to help him make Ama look as good as possible. I wept when I heard that Tunji Okusanya,... Read More

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October 19, 2013

Microsoft Ventures supports entrepreneurship as part of its 4Afrika Initiative

by Oge Okonkwo Microsoft Corp. on Monday announced the expansion of the Microsoft Ventures partnership program into Africa. Microsoft Ventures was introduced in June as a coordinated global effort to offer tools, resources, expertise and routes to market for startups through partnerships with accelerators around the world. The company has selected 88mph as its first African... Read More

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October 19, 2013

Wow! Beyonce falls 600-foot from a high-rise building… on purpose (LOOK)

Beyonce put it all on the line Saturday in New Zealand — hurling herself from the top of the tallest free-standing structure in the Southern Hemisphere — and she lived to tell the tale. It’s called the Sky Tower — an observation and telecommunications tower located in Auckland that stands at 1,076 feet tall —... Read More

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October 19, 2013

You need this: 6 exercises that kill stress quick

by MensXP Team Any kind of a sport activity you like can also be an exercise for your body that can help you deal with stress. 1. Yoga A tried and tested way to deal with stress is the traditional form of exercise, yoga. Meditating and practicing a few breathing exercises by concentrating on your breath... Read More

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October 19, 2013

‘Sex and Scotch’: Rapper, Eva Alordiah reveals one thing that makes her ‘begin doing things with her NAKED body’ (READ)

by Akan Ido Yes, Jesse Jagz songs do different things to different people but staying up late into the night staring at your naked body in the mirror is one thing we never envisaged. This is apparently one effect it has on beautiful rapper, Eva Alordiah. The artiste shared her thoughts early Saturday morning on... Read More

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October 19, 2013

#BBATheChase winner, Dillish Matthews gets hosted in Edo by Gov. Oshiomhole (See Photos)

by Oge Okonkwo BBA The Chase winner, Dillish Matthews came to Nigeria some days ago and is currently in Benin as she is being hosted by Adams Oshiomole, the governor of Edo state. Ms. Matthews was said to have visited Edo state sometime last year when she participated in Miss University Africa beauty pageant which held... Read More

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October 19, 2013

8-year-old hero struggles with thief and recovers his mother’s stolen wallet (PHOTOS)

Jose Alonso, 8, managed to pull his mother’s wallet from a purse snatchers hands at a Houston gas station on Thursday. An 8-year-old boy brazenly battled a purse snatcher to get his mother’s money back because he didn’t want the stolen cash to affect his sister’s party. Jose Alonso said he was sitting in... Read More

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October 19, 2013

Let’s see your tonsils: Man survives bear attack by grabbing the animal’s tongue

A brave Canadian man fended off a bear attack by grabbing the beast by its tongue. Gilles Cyr refused to let his gigantic attacker have the last word after it came charging out of the woods onto his land in Grand Falls, New Brunswick, last week. “When I opened up my eyes it was... Read More

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October 19, 2013

Brutality: Husband arrested for ‘killing pregnant wife and 6 members of her family’

Captured: Police caught up with Ma Yongdong in China’s Ningxia region A husband has been arrested after allegedly killing his pregnant wife and six of her relatives in China. Ma Yongdong, 24, was detained by police of Friday evening in China’s Ningxia region, according to reports – five days after supposedly murdering relatives including his... Read More

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October 19, 2013

ASUU strike: Please, return to the classrooms – Jonathan begs lecturers

by Oge Okonkwo President Goodluck Jonathan has made an appeal to members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to return to classrooms in the interest of their students. Making the appeal at the inauguration of the College of Engineering Complex at the Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Ekiti State, President Jonathan urged ASUU members to heed his... Read More

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Ailing Gov. Danbaba Suntai goes fishing with wife in Taraba (PHOTO)

Fresh violence: 3 people beheaded in Zamfara as Ag. Gov. escapes death

“The girls are crazy about me but I’m not dating at the moment” – Davido opens up in interview

He’s the boss: Don Jazzy rocks the red carpet at the London premiere of Half Of A Yellow Sun (See Photos)

Orji Uzor Kalu: I weep for thee, Nigeria (Part 1)

Simon Kolawole: Stella Oduah, say sorry or sink…

Desperate or dumb? Woman arrested after hiring POLICEMEN to have her husband murdered (PICTURED)

Kidnappers reduce ransom for Oronto Douglas’ sister from N500 million to N10 million

Opinion: #Anambra2013 – Why Ngige is the main man

ASUU strike: Return to class, the students are suffering – Ribadu appeals to lecturers

Tunde Fagbenle: The debate continues on the need for a National Conference

Sad news: Prominent rights activist slumps and dies after making presentation on National Conference

#ToWhomItMayConcern: Lagos-Badagry Expressway to be closed to traffic today

Femi Fani-Kayode: The Yorubas are a nation, not a tribe

Femi Aribisala: Listen, God is talking to you (Part 5)

Opinion: ASUU strike – When market women take to the streets

Demola Rewaju: That thing between your legs, dear daughter

Femi Falana: The NCAA car scandal and the whistle blower

5 ways to deal with your girlfriend’s suspicions & jealousy

Sickening: Snipers ‘target unborn children in chilling competition to win cigarettes’

Donu Kogbara: Two reasons I will never forget late M.I.C boss, Tunji Okusanya

Microsoft Ventures supports entrepreneurship as part of its 4Afrika Initiative

Wow! Beyonce falls 600-foot from a high-rise building… on purpose (LOOK)

You need this: 6 exercises that kill stress quick

‘Sex and Scotch’: Rapper, Eva Alordiah reveals one thing that makes her ‘begin doing things with her NAKED body’ (READ)

#BBATheChase winner, Dillish Matthews gets hosted in Edo by Gov. Oshiomhole (See Photos)

8-year-old hero struggles with thief and recovers his mother’s stolen wallet (PHOTOS)

Let’s see your tonsils: Man survives bear attack by grabbing the animal’s tongue

Brutality: Husband arrested for ‘killing pregnant wife and 6 members of her family’

ASUU strike: Please, return to the classrooms – Jonathan begs lecturers

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