It wasn’t University Challenge. And the quiz master was no Jeremy Paxman. But the question still proved tricky enough for one Miss Philippines USA 2013 Beauty Pageant contestant, who fluffed her answer on camera and became the inadvertent star of a video that has gone viral on YouTube. And the question in, er, question? ‘Which... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A 24-year old undergraduate student of Ondo State University has reportedly been shot dead by armed robbers. Folajomi Agunbiade was killed by the robbers last week because she began to pray in tongues as they robbed her family. According to reports, two armed robbers stormed the Agunbiade residence of the girl’s family... Read More
by Akintomiwa Agbaje Two youths, 23-year-old Onyebuchi Igwe, and the other simply identified as Debo were beheaded by suspected cultists, on Sunday in Odogunyan at the outskirts of Ikorodu, Lagos State. According to sources, the bodies of the victims were found in the bush by policemen of the Shagamu Division with the head and hands of Igwe severed while the other, Debo,... Read More
by Isi Esene JOHNNIE WALKER announces its partnership with CNBC Africa, for the ‘All Africa Business Leader Awards’ presented by Johnnie Walker Blue Label. This event will pay homage to the businesspeople that best embody the visionary spirit of Johnnie Walker Blue Label. Following the success of last year’s inaugural awards, the ceremony stands to... Read More
by Moyo Salvador The abductors of the five kidnapped workers of dredging companies, Beks Kimse Nigeria Limited and M. Sidom, have released their captives. The workers regained their freedom today after the kidnappers set them free at Nembe area of Bayelsa State. They were abducted by gunmen along the creek of Opuama in Southern Ijaw... Read More
by Moyo Salvador All hell broke loose at the Federal Secretariat, Enugu today after two explosions were allegedly heard within the compound. The explosion also caused commotion at the nearby Institute of Management and Technology and sent students of the institution scurrying to safety. According to reports, the bombs went off as controlled explosions during... Read More
Police say an eight-year-old boy stabbed his sister in the neck with a knife after the girl found him stabbing her doll in their Charleston home. Charleston Police Lt. Mark Abbott says the four-year-old girl’s wound from the Sunday afternoon incident is not life threatening. Police are waiting for prosecutors to gather more evidence in the... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Every day, the web is changing lives in Africa. In the next five years, 7 out of the world’s 10 fastest growing economies will be from Africa. The web is playing an important part in this development. Today we’re launching a new initiative called ‘Africa Connected: Success stories powered by the web’,... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Kukere master Iyanya is definitely having a great year. The star recently revealed via Instagram that he has signed an endorsement deal with Zinox Group Computers said to be worth $ 350,000. The star looked dapper in a navy suit and black shades and looked like a million dollars.
Unholy affair: Pastor arrested for repeatedly having sex with 14-year-old foster daughter (PICTURED)
A Houston pastor is being held without bond accused of sexually assaulting his 14-year-old foster daughter. Darryl Houston, 47, was charged with three counts of sexual assault of a child under 17. Prosecutors said at least six times in April of this year Houston had sex with the 14-year-old girl in the family home. The... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Port Harcourt witnessed its greatest club party ever on Friday, July 26th, with the debut of Club Ultimate, the latest innovation from Nigeria’s leading beer brand, Gulder. Thousands of young Nigerians trooped to the Aztech Acrium to experience the ultimate club event, hosted by Channel O VJ Denrele Edun. Guests included actress... Read More
by Rogers Edor Ochela The APC that he is celebrating with so much gusto is known to harbour elements that have contributed in no small measure to the despoliation of Nigeria My attention was drawn to an advertorial in one of the national dailies on 13, 2013 by one Rayyanu Bala, a writer that is... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo A 42-year-old man, Rasak Ishola, has been arrested by the police and charged to the Ejigbo Magistrate’s court, for allegedly raping and impregnating the 16-year-old daughter (name withheld) of a lawyer at Igando, Lagos state. It was gathered from reports that the incidence took place at Igando, where both the suspect and the... Read More
By Sobiya N. Moghul You need to take a brisk walk for at least 30 minutes a day. Monday Fruity Punch To flush fat from the body, you’ll need to release the toxins. A fruit diet will help you detoxify the body as it speeds up the healing process and aids in weight loss. Include a lot of citrus... Read More
by Esta Morenikeji Successful losers are goal setters. They understand the importance of aiming their efforts at something. Successful losers set small manageable goals, and as each goal is reached they celebrate it and set new goals. If losing weight is not rocket science, why does it seem hard? Why is it so easy to... Read More
by TNN Most often, it’s just a liking or lust. 1. The rebound shot A man, who is fresh out of a relationship, is still lurking in the transition. At this point of time, he can be quite weak and might lean on the nearest support he can find. But that doesn’t mean that he’s... Read More
by Olusegun Dada For your entry into that political party to be noticed by all and sundry in that area, you need some ‘initial gra-gra’ money. Whatever way you can, find this money! The reason why most fail in politics is, they come into politics without a dime…. This manual should ordinarily cost millions of... Read More
by Renita Tisha Pinto Buffets and large breakfast spreads could make you eat more than you need. 1: Juicing your fruit When you start your blender to juice oranges, remember that this process causes the fruit to lose most of its vitamins, minerals and fibre. Instead, replace your juice with a glass of water and a whole... Read More
by Malti Bhojwani When you know what is most important to you, you can organise your time, space and life. 1. Sit down and list your short and long-term goals. Even if you are the sort who hates to do this or finds it wussy, please trust me. If you don’t want to call them goals,... Read More
by John Amoda There is need for the C-In-C to strategically preside over the affairs of the Nigerian state and to do this the President must effect a change of the framework of the current political discourse in order to effect a change in how the President is perceived both nationally and internationally. JUST as... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Osuji Kelly Prince, a suspected Nigerian drug dealer caught in Malaysia, is now on the run. It was reported by the Malaysian media that Prince escaped from the detention facility where he was being held on August 12 and may have fled to Thailand. The 25-year-old suspect was reportedly assisted by a... Read More
by Moyo Salvador The Minister of Youth Development, Inuwa Abdulkadir, was yesterday sacked from President Goodluck Jonathan’s cabinet with immediate effect. A statement issued from the office of Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, relayed the news of the termination of Abdulkadir’s appointment. No official reason was given for Abdulkadir’s... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Despite the efforts of the government to persuade them to end the ongoing strike, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has refused to budge. The body, yesterday, rejected the N130 billion the Federal Government disbursed into the country’s ailing university system in an attempt to persuade striking lecturers to go back... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Churches in Imo state are beginning to experience hard times following the recent attacks by armed robbers in the state. It was gathered from sources that in the last two weeks, about three churches have been robbed so far by robbers. The churches attacked were located in Mbano local government area of... Read More
by Moyo Salvador Just days after arriving the country, Governor Danbaba Suntai of Taraba State is reported to have sent a letter to the State House of Assembly seeking to resume his duties. The governor, who was out of the country for 10 months receiving treatment for injuries he sustained after a plane crash, returned to the... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The Independent National Electoral Commission yesterday issued a statement saying it had received applications to register 10 new political parties. Mr. Kayode Idowu, Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, made this known after receiving an enquiry about the rumours that six governors of the Peoples Democratic Party were planning to float... Read More
by Chisom Ukaegbu Nollywood actress, Jennifer Eliogu has joined the growing league of colleagues daring to venture into the music industry with Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Geneieve Nnaji, Tonto Dike and more going before her. The single titled ‘Ifunanya’ is all about ‘love’ as Jennifer sings about how it should be and feel in this soul/jazz piece.... Read More
by Ola Lookman It is instructive to stress the fact that no administration in our chequered political history as an independent nation has ever witnessed the level of distraction, especially on the security front than the President Goodluck Jonathan-led government. The killing of Momodu Bama, the Deputy to Shekau, and Commander of Boko Haram insurgents... Read More