by Ado Umar Mohammed Under the circumstances, it seems the PDP leadership has resolved to dispense with the G-7 governors whose support they think is no longer needed to win the presidential election in 2015. That means the governors will either have to swallow their pride and return to the PDP despite the humiliation or... Read More
by Demola Rewaju See, koboko is just terrible. Whether single mouthed or double or triple, it is a reminder of those MOPOLs and soldiers of Buhari’s days in power. Whichever parent decided that the knuckles hitting hard on any part of the human skull is a good form of punishment could not have been anything... Read More
by Zayyad Muhammad The centre point of the entire crisis is acting governor Garba Umar— just like President Jonathan, Garba was catapulted to his present position just by destiny, nothing else. He was not in the limelight even before becoming the deputy governor. The political crisis in Taraba State revolves around only one thing— who... Read More
by Gbenga Olorunpomi Thankfully, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, who is blessed with all the gifts of nation building, is back home, safe and sound. The catalyst for progressive politics in Nigeria has arrived. The one they call ‘Oko Iya PDP’ has re-entered the stage. The time to unite and save Nigeria is now. Sweep on, Asiwaju! Never has one... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo There are 55 legitimate dollar-billionaires in sub-Saharan Africa, according to a recent wealth report by African business Intelligence Company, Ventures Africa. Ventures Africa (www.ventures-africa.com), a leading African business magazine published its inaugural ranking of the richest people in Africa on Monday at richlist.ventures-africa.com. According to the ranking, Africa’s richest person is Nigerian... Read More
Aspirin is more typically used to cure headaches, but it apparently works wonders on acne too. Writing for XOVain, Beth Nottingham reveals that the pain relievers, which cost as little as 99cents, are a form of salicylic acid, proven to ‘reduce swelling’, ‘unclog pores’ and ‘soften thick, scaly skin’. She shows how she crushes five... Read More
A teenager thought to be possessed by the devil was subjected to a violent crucifixion-style exorcism by four religious extremists, a court in France heard today (Monday). Three men and a woman belonging to the Seventh Day Adventist Church are accused of kidnapping, and acts of torture and barbarism against the 19-year-old. The young woman,... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Ever imagined sitting on a chair, trying to get comfortable then suddenly the chair begins come alive? That could be quite scary. Watch the reactions of some customers at a shop thanks to the ‘human chair prank’ that was played on them. Quite scary and hilarious at the same time. Watch video... Read More
She blew out the candles from heaven. A Texas father threw a birthday party for his daughter on Sunday — six months after she lost her brave fight with brain stem cancer at age 6. “She asked me, ‘I’m going to have a birthday party in October, right?” John Shuman... Read More
A female pilgrim from Bauchi State has fallen from the 11th floor of a building and died in Medina, Saudi Arabia. Vice Chairman, Bauchi State Amirul Hajj team, Alhaji Yahaya Miya, confirmed the incident in Bauchi, Monday, at Hajj camp in Games Village, while fielding questions from newsmen before the departure of the sixth set... Read More
The decomposed body of a 25-old-man, Zayyanu Abubakar, has been evacuated from inside a petrol tanker compartment where he suffocated and died since Friday, Oct. 4, while stealing petrol. The deceased fell inside the tank of the vehicle with registration number, XA 640 TBW, parked along Sokoto western bye-pass, loaded with 33,000 litres of petrol.... Read More
by Chinonso Ogbogu If the cemetery is where some great ideas are buried, then the bathroom is where some are born. Therefore, don’t treat yours with levity or disregard. If anyone tells you that a bathroom is where you take your bath, please never believe him. He is only lying through his teeth. Fine, maybe... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo It’s a boy for Julius “The Genius” Agwu and his delectable wife Ibiere! The ace comedian and his other half welcomed a new addition, a baby boy, to their family today. The little man, already named Zadok Chibuike Julius Agwu, was born in the United States of America today... Read More
With the United States on its way to winning the Presidents Cup for the fifth straight time, everything was going to plan. That is until a female streaker ran onto the 18th hole during Sunday’s round. The unidentified woman tries to escape security at the Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. After... Read More
A disturbing photo of a mom and her newborn with the umbilical cord still attached made the front page of a Mexican publication this week, raising questions about why the woman delivered her baby right outside a medical clinic. The woman and the infant were brought inside the Oaxaca facility last week... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi As DNA testing begins to ascertain the seperate identities of the victims of last Thursday’s Associated Airlines crash, reports have surfaced that one of the survivors is currently battling for dear life. Taiwo Akintunde, who is one of the burn victims currently undergoing treatment at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH)... Read More
by Valerie Ross Sleeping on an argument can help both parties come at it refreshed later on—which isn’t to say that you should lie in bed mentally gathering ammunition for your next attack. 1. Use “I” statements, not “you” statements, when talking about a complaint. Sticking to emotion-focused “I” statements rather than accusatory “you” statements... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo According to reports, three commissioners and a special adviser have been dropped during a minor cabinet reshuffle in Akwa Ibom by Godswill Akpabio, governor of the state. In a statement made by the Commissioner for Information and Communications,Mr Aniekan Umanah, the commissioners affected are Transport, Mr Austin Mbeh; Economic Development, Mr Sunny... Read More
Seven years after being named Esquire magazine’s sexiest woman alive, Scarlett Johansson has earned the title for a second time. Johansson, who also won in 2006, is the first woman to get the honor twice. The acclaimed actress, whose films include Girl With A Pearl Earring and The Avengers, celebrated the accolade with a cover... Read More
by Ben Schrank We know that taking the big chores you do for granted while always remembering to tell you we love you and think you’re astonishing will never balance out, but every single time, we are going to hope, foolishly, that somehow, it will 1. The Thing About Our Mumbling Monotone The way we... Read More
A child day care worker in Ohio was arrested after a shocking video was discovered of her having sex with an infant. Footage of 25-year-old Heather Koon “engaging in sexual conduct” with a baby was discovered by police on her laptop Friday while authorities said they were investigating her boyfriend James Osborne — a convicted... Read More
Civilians look at the site of a car bomb attack in New Baghdad District, eastern Baghdad October 7, 2013. File photo A guard caught a woman planting a bomb next to a primary school in Iraq on Monday, while attacks elsewhere killed six security forces members, officials said. The woman was trying to place the... Read More
by Zoe Ruderman Cutting out one indulgence — such as the chips you have with lunch or the chocolate dessert you eat after dinner — can subtract a few hundred calories from your diet 1. Drink Mainly Water A sports or energy drink, fruit smoothie, or light beer — each serving contains about 100 calories.... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo It was an unforgettable musical experience as Nigeria’ celebrated rapper, MI, DJ Jimmy Jatt, and other entertainment industry moguls converged at the Genesis Deluxe Cinemas on Friday, October 4th for the premier of Episode 1, Season 1 of Coke Studio, Africa’s one of a kind musical fusion project. Coke Studio is an... Read More
by Adaobi Okwy ….I learnt that most insecticides in Nigeria are only toxic to humans while mosquitoes just get weakened by them…they end up lazing about on your floor and when they air is cleaner, they just get back up on their wings and exact their revenge on your blood. When I decided to move... Read More
She was looking for someone who has The X Factor to take through to the live finals of the ITV talent show. But clearly all Nicole Scherzinger needed to do was look in the mirror. The 35-year-old singer showed off her incredible bikini body in a patterned two-piece as she soaked up the sun in... Read More
by Kennedy Friday What did you add to Ogoni? Where is the trophy you won for the people? What is the legacy of your representation? How well did you do for Ogoni people? It’s the height of absurdity to sow little but weeds in the first half of one’s lifetime and expect to harvest a... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo The operations of Dana Air has been suspended, according to reports. This new development was confirmed to newsmen by the spokesman for the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria. The suspension of Dana operations comes few months after the airline’s operations were reinstated following a plane crash last year. More details later.