by Demola Rewaju The gossip bloggers really don’t know too: Tunde Ednut with a failed comedy career and a fledging music career, Eniola Badmus with a second-rate acting career, a bountiful body that appears at every social event and a twitter handle is something of a celebrity on some blogs in Nigeria. I don’t blame... Read More
by Is’haq Modibbo Kawu He profited handsomely from illegal and unconstitutional sale of national assets, including the creation of TRANSCORP, which he DIRECTLY profited from! Shamefully, Obasanjo mentioned Salisu Buhari but conveniently forgot how he personally organized the chap’s pardon and had attempted desperately to reinstate him Speaker! “It is sad that after 53 years... Read More
by Ochereome Nnanna I wish the JTF will put the doubt over Shekau’s real fate to rest by displaying his body, or at least showing video evidence of his demise to a select audience as in the General Abacha “coup video” of 1997. HURRAY! I say it again: hurray!! The Armed Forces of the Federal... Read More
Former Pope Benedict has said he resigned after ‘God told me to’ during what he called a ‘mystical experience’, a Catholic news agency reported. Benedict, whose formal title is now Pope Emeritus, announced his shock resignation in February and became the first pontiff to step down in 600 years. ‘God told me to do it,’... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Guinness has launched another thought-provoking campaign, the Made of More TV commercial with an inspiring message. Like other ads from its stable like ‘Udeme’, ‘Table of men’ and others, this new ad campaign was done to inspire and celebrate the resilience of the human spirit to be more and do more, regardless of... Read More
Britain’s most heavily tattooed man has become the first person in the country to have his face branded to make the artwork on there three dimensional. Mathew Whelan from Stechford, Birmingham, is covered head to toe in skin art. Even the white of one eye has been tattooed black. But the 33-year-old has now gone... Read More
A young woman suffers with an incredibly rare disorder that causes her to sleep continuously for days and sometimes months on end. Last year Imaarl Duprey, 23, slept almost continuously for 59 days and behaved as if she was a small child during the episode. The graduate suffers from Kleine Levin Syndrome (KLS) – dubbed Sleeping Beauty... Read More
An out-of-control New York City taxi hit a cyclist Tuesday morning beneath the Rockefeller Center and plowed into a British tourist, severing her foot in a dramatic mid-morning scene. TV personality Dr. Mehmet Oz, who has an office nearby, was among the people who rushed to help 23-year-old Sian Green. A plumber used his... Read More
The world has looked on in horror today as graphic images emerged showing the aftermath of a dawn poison gas attack in the suburbs of Damascus that wiped out 1,300 people as they lay sleeping in their beds. Syrian activists accuse President Bashar al-Assad’s forces of launching the nerve gas attack in what would be... Read More
by Marla Pachter Opportunities to be alone together 1. Similarity in attitudes, background, personality traits 2. Geographic proximity 3. Desirable characteristics of personality and appearance 4. Reciprocal affection, the fact that the other likes us 5. Satisfying needs 6. Physical and emotional arousal 7. Social influences, norms, and the approval of people in our circle... Read More
by Akan Ido Popular dancer, Kaffy recently posted photos of herself taking part in some rigorous exercises with her husband. The beautiful lady who was spotting a tight blue sport pants and bra apparently enjoyed every second of her exercise routine engaging in some delicate maneuvers with her partner. Reports say Kaffy who is believed to be... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Daniel Silva, the director of Camp David Schools, located at Ogba, Lagos, has been charged before an Ikeja Magistrate’s Court for allegedly issuing a dud cheque to the tune of N900,000 to a man, Lawrence Nwaeze, as part payment for the purchase of the school. The school director, Mr. Silva, was alleged to have previously... Read More
by Emmanuel Onwubiko The Government of Rivers State has become popular under the current dispensation for achieving so much in the educational sector especially with the building of infrastructure like schools and well equipped libraries even as under the current state administration, the state capital Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, the Rivers State born lawyer is a... Read More
What: Corper Jide Movie Premiere. Where: 10 Degrees Event Centre, Ikeja, Lagos. When: August 19, 2013. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa
by Oge Okonkwo Guinness, the beer of choice for football fans, announced last week that over the next year, it will be working with Italian footballer and Champions League winning manager, Roberto Di Matteo in encouraging football lovers to follow in his footsteps and sign up on the Guinness Football Manager where they can be the... Read More
by Melissa Diem Sometimes all we need to feel calm is a good night’s rest. 1. Massage. When was the last time you had a good massage? Did it help calm your nerves and relieve stress? I bet it did. Massages are a great way to get rid of pent up frustrations and feel better.... Read More
by Liz Newman I’ve known marriages that have resulted out of a one-night-stand Sorry, Mom. 1. Timing It’s possible your mother imparted on you the infamous “timing is everything” wisdom, but it’s more possible she opted for the far more optimistic: “love conquers all”. The fact is, the first one is true, and the second... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo For the crime of drug trafficking, a 31-year-old Nigerian man (name withheld) and a Thai woman, Suracha Chaimongkol, were on Wednesday, sentenced to death in Vietnam. The death sentence was passed in a Vietnam court, after the Nigerian was found guilty of smuggling 3.4 kilograms of methamphetamines from Qatar to Vietnam. Vietnam, the communist... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo The commercial motorcycle rider who was shot by a policeman yesterday in Ikorodu, Lagos, has been identified as Olalekan (surname withheld). The commercial motorcycle operator (Okada), was said to have died instantly after being shot three times by the law enforcement officer when he tried to stop the seizure of his motorcycle. The policeman... Read More
by Aunt Becky Finances put a major strain on most relationships. 1. Money. The most common relationship fights are about money. How it’s spent. How much you have. How “responsible” you are with it. Finances put a major strain on most relationships. You can prevent (some) of these spats by being upfront about money and... Read More
by Krystle Crossman Five servings a day of fruit as opposed to the standard nine servings will still lower your risk of stroke by 31%. We all like to take shortcuts in life, but when dealing with your health you should certainly not take shortcuts, with only a few exceptions. Here is a list of... Read More
by SK Johnson Once upon a time, in a land far, far away (well it’s more likely a designer’s showroom or website or tailor’s shop, but just work with me here) there was a slit. Now slits are born every day, of course, but not all slits are equal. There are tiny slits which go... Read More
by Scot Alden If the bedroom is the only place that you really let yourself go crazy, it’s kind of twice as hot. 1. Your Walk Oh man. A brisk, confident, heel-clicking strut? A slow, hip-swinging mosey? Would it be creepy if I just walked behind you for awhile? (I know. It would. That’s the... Read More
by Sunny Igbaonugo What could be more demonstrable evidence of his ability and potency for exorcising the demons and witches in the power sector, which Nebo had promised the nation even before assuming his seat than this feat of taming this particular devil in the labour conflict? Friday, August 2, Biola Sodeinde (not real name),... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Almost a year after surviving a plane crash in Adamawa state, Taraba State governor, Danbaba Suntai is coming back home. The governor who had been recuperating at the Sea View Hospital Rehabilitation Centre and Home located in New York is to return to Nigeria on the 25th of August, the News Agency... Read More
By ‘Jola Sotubo Suspected kidnappers struck in the Obiaruku area of Delta State, killing a policeman and taking his firearm. The quick response of the Special Anti-Kidnap team of the Delta State police command was instrumental in the saving of 6 lives including the vice chair of Uhumnwonde Local Government Council, Edo State, Mr. Walter Aiwekhoe,... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Artist, songwriter, producer, Jesse Jagz took a picture of his birthday cake with marijuana leaf imprinted on it and shared the photos on instagram. He added a year few weeks back. See more photos:
by ‘Jola Sotubo This was the story of 20 year old Owoye Ebiwe, an indigene of Ondo state who was one of ten suspected pipeline vandals apprehended by the Special Task Force on Anti-Pipeline vandalism. The suspects were on Monday paraded by operatives of the task force. According to reports, the criminals were caught red-handed... Read More
99 days for the thief, one day for the owner. The evil operations of a notorious fake job syndicate has been halted by the men of the Benue State Police Command. Fake job syndicates have been a major menace in the country as they rob innocent job seekers of their scarce funds by offering non-existent... Read More