Anyone who has shelled out for an expensive phone lives in fear of dropping it. Now the world’s ‘most resilient screen protector’ has gone on sale, capable of surviving being hit by a hammer. During tests, the transparent screen, which is the same thickness as three pieces of paper, also remained undamaged when dropped while... Read More
by Nishat Fatima Women notice how clear or decisive you are and whether you approach things positively. 1. Physical stature Yep, you knew this already: size matters. Height and weight are right on top of the list of things women notice. “Too much or too little of either immediately classifies the man as unattractive to... Read More
The governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has dissolved the state executive council. According to a statement issued by the Director, Cabinet, Mr. Dotun Omokemi, the decision was taken after the state executive council meeting held on Monday. In the statement, Governor Ajimobi said there was the need to inject fresh blood into the... Read More
Possibility: The idea that Samantha Lewthwaite, 29, of Buckinghamshire, might have ordered the attack – or even led it herself – is not far-fetched at all Last night, as the bodies were still being counted at the shopping mall, one British woman was notably slow to join the condemnation. For Samantha Lewthwaite, the daughter of... Read More
by Les Leba These banks, which currently post hundreds of billions of naira profits, are the same banks, which were also beneficiaries of over N5tn government funding in the last three years, according to recent reports from AMCON; meanwhile, revitalisation of the real sector has remained just a promise! The other day, a friend narrated... Read More
by Mercy Abang Abuja is witnessing a series of innovations in the city management, there are several ongoing projects that will transform the city by not only making it livable, but one of the best 20 cities by the year 2020. In this edition of the Conversation with Abang Mercy Series, an aide to the FCT Minister on project Inspection... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The vibrant party scene in Lagos has been analyzed and according to Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State, it has staggering financial implications. The governor over the weekend said that more than N36 billion was spent annually by residents of Lagos in organizing different social events and parties popularly known as “owambe”.... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo The grand finale of the Miss Earth Nigeria 2013 took place yesterday, Sunday September 22, at the Oriental Hotel, with Marie Miller beating 23 other contestants to emerge winner of the competition. The 25-year-old model and video vixen who walked away with a brand new 2013 Toyota Avensis and a N3 million... Read More
by Uzoma Nwachukwu It beats me hollow how some harbour the illusion that Jonathan is clueless even in the face of tangible and visible improvements in critical infrastructure across Nigeria. All the major Airports in Nigeria have been upgraded and remodeled with Enugu Airport now playing host to international flights. When one puts himself forward... Read More
The Academic Staff Union of Universities said the existence of the National Universities Commission has not brought improvement to the standard of education in the country. The union also said that it would not call off the strike because of the mere promise made by the Federal Government to provide revitalization fund for the... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi A driver in Lagos State has been arraigned before a Magistrate’s court following allegations of rape. Muhammadu Alabi, 32, is charged with allegedly having forceful intercourse with his neighbour’s eight-year-old daughter. The accused who is resident at 34, Emmanuel Aina Street, Aboru, Ipaja area of the state pleaded not guilty to the... Read More
by Adeola Balogun A kidnapping syndicate in the Okokomaiko area of Lagos state has been dismantled by the Lagos State Police Command. Suspects apprehended during the operation have been identified as: Azuoma Nwabugoh, Chimobi Onuoha, Moses Okoh, Nwachukwu Nwandike and Michael Arinze. According to reports, the suspects were arrested after policemen attached to Ilemba Hausa... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Lagos State Police Command has in its custody a man who claims that he is not an armed robber but a mere receiver of stolen vehicles. The suspect, Kayode Haruna, who claims to be an Engineer and a graduate of the Yaba College of Technology, is... Read More
by Demola Rewaju Apart from his failed relationships, another major challenge is that his repertoire is easily copied by others. Nobody has a monopoly or copyright of Yoruba proverbs which is the major source of 9ice’s music. Jaywon, Isolate and a few others are easily doing what 9ice does so he needs to up his... Read More
by Isi Esene Cameron, Peter ‘Psquare’ Okoye and Lola Omotayo’s son will sure be breaking a lot of hearts in a few years – that’s if he isn’t already doing so. His dad shared this picture of Cameron on the bed just chilling and looking forward to an awesome day. And did we tell you... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The call for the declaration of a state of emergency in Nasarawa following the recent crises that have rocked the state has led to a disagreement between the two of the Senators representing the state. Senator Solomon Ewuga, of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who represents the Nasarawa North constituency, and his... Read More
Fourteen thousand ex-workers of non-consolidated banks in Nigeria have sued the Central Bank of Nigeria over the bank’s alleged refusal to pay their entitlements. The ex-bank workers sued as registered trustees of the Association of Non-Consolidated Banks, Nigeria, in the matter that came up for hearing at the National Industrial Court, Enugu Judicial Division, on... Read More
by Adeola Balogun The proposed peace talks between President Goodluck Jonathan and the 7 aggrieved Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors might have missed their mark before they have even begun. This is due to strong indications that the 7 governors, who are major stakeholders in the Baraje-led faction of the PDP, may boycott the... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Two herbalists in Osun State have been remanded in prison on the orders of a Magistrate Court in Osogbo, the state capital, for allegedly defrauding their client and subsequently raping her. The suspects identified as Musa Sule, 32, Dauda Rasaq, 40, and one Femi Akomolafe who is at large – are facing... Read More
by Adeola Balogun The death toll of lives lost to Boko Haram was again increased yesterday as suspected members of the sect reportedly shot dead three policemen in Kano. The ancient city which had begun to enjoy an uneasy peace saw trouble rise again at about 9:40 pm last night at the Kabuga quarters area... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Those who are seeking to keep President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting for a second term in office might just have to serve under his leadership much longer depending on how the people vote of course. The parties challenging the president’s yet undisclosed second term bid have reportedly suffered a serious blow to... Read More
by Eric Osagie Conversely, good leaders, in serving their people so well, demonstrate uncommon loyalty. Loyalty to God and loyalty to God’s people. So, we can in the same vein, safely conclude that Akpabio, Fashola, Oshiomhole, Dankwambo, are loyal leaders because they are working for the people. On another level, they are also loyal to... Read More
A Federal High Court in Abuja will on Monday, September 30, 2013 hear an application seeking to join President Goodluck Jonathan, nine key members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as well as the party in a contempt suit . The information was contained in the hearing notices served on them last week by the court’s... Read More
by Funke Egbemode They see nothing good in me. They say I have not performed. Yet I work endless hours to improve the lot of my people. God , you know that I love my country and my greatest desire is to leave it better than I met it. But this distraction is too much.... Read More
by Shola Oshunkeye Ogbulafor may have to eat those words now. Fourteen years into this democracy, and less than a third of the time he allotted for PDP to reign, the behemoth is not having any party. Rather, PDP’s ship has hit an iceberg that triggered an implosion. Yes, the ship of PDP is sinking... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A kidnapped member of staff of the Warri Refinery and Petrochemical Company (WRPC), a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), has been rescued by men of the Department of State Services (DSS) Atoyebi Toyin, 51,was kidnapped by a gang of four men in an SUV last week Monday at about... Read More
by Adeola Balogun An Owerri Chief Magistrate Court has had six suspected cult members paraded before it on charges of armed robbery and attempted murder. The suspects aged between19 and 21 and alleged to be members of the Buccaneers, a known cult have been identified as Miracle Orji, 19, Chukwuezi Chijioke, 20, Ezino Ikenna, 19,... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Operatives of the Special Fraud Unit (SFU) in Ikoyi, Lagos State have apprehended a man whose tool of trade was posing as an Islamic cleric to defraud unsuspecting people. Isiaka Adeleke, a 34-year-old man who is popularly known as Alfa, allegedly collected a total sum of N9.5 million from his childhood... Read More
by Ochereome Nnanna In spite of the fact that the North has been awarded “majority” status in the population, given the largest number of states, local governments, electoral wards, federal constituencies and thereby collected by the far the largest amount of federally allocated funds, it is still the poorest region. It is said that when... Read More
by Ijeoma Nwogwugwu The PIB can no longer be delayed. The oil companies must stop pussyfooting and tell the government what exactly they want. It is not enough to say the PIB, as presently constituted, will deter investment. Nigeria’s objective is very clear: It intends to maximise the nation’s economic rent from the oil and... Read More