by Rotimi Fasan It must be realised that patience is wearing thin among those most affected by the activities of these terrorists and their bottled anger might boil over in a manner that might be fateful for Nigeria’s existence. The era of using religion to foment trouble or excuse abominable acts against innocents should no... Read More
A migrant worker in China kidnapped and repeatedly raped teenage woman over 11 days in a cellar he dug under his rented home. Chen Xiaolong, 36, faces kidnap and multiple rape charges after holding the 18-year-old captive in the cramped basement beneath his single-room house in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province. Chen confessed to imprisoning the woman... Read More
by Akan Ido Dr. Sid yesterday proposed to his beautiful girlfriend, Simi Osomo in Venice, Italy. Both of them have been having swell time out of the country culminating into this romantic proposal. We say congratulations to the couple.
by Abimbola Adelakun But then, given Obasanjo’s antecedents and his role in engendering the culture of do-or-die elections in Nigeria, precisely what qualifies him to be a lead election monitor to Zimbabwe? Is the choice of Obasanjo the AU’s way of preempting their politics to us? There are two positions Africans usually take in discourses:... Read More
Pauline Hosein, 35, pleaded guilty to first-degree rape and child endangerment and was promised six years in prison, plus five years of supervised release. A Queens mom copped to an unthinkable crime Tuesday, admitting she pushed her 11-year-old daughter to have sex with a 24-year-old man, officials said. Pauline Hosein, 35, pleaded guilty to first-degree... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo The Military Joint Task Force (JTF) in Yobe state has relaxed the 24-hour curfew earlier imposed on Potiskum town. This was announced in a press release issued by the Spokesman of the Task Force in the state, Captain Eli Lazarus, saying that the relaxation of curfew is due to the completion of the of... Read More
Oh, snip! Hair thieves known as “piranhas” are causing mass hysteria among long-haired beauties in parts of Venezuela, where men armed with scissors are attacking women for their tresses. The thieves sell the lopped-off hair to beauty salons for a pretty penny. It’s a terrifying threat to women in a country where long, shiny hair... Read More
by Chisom Ukaegbu Six young men got more than they bargained for when they were set ablaze by a neighbor for incessant gambling and smoking of Indian Hemp. The incident occurred in Ago-Oko area, Abeokuta, Ogun State late on Tuesday night when the man identified as Agba got fed up with their habit after warning... Read More
by Emmanuel Onwubiko INEC should leave the smaller political parties alone; resist attempt to stifle growth of democracy but instead should introduce policies to restore credibility to this badly dented commission so as to meet the overwhelming wishes of Nigerians to see reforms… Prior to the appointment of Professor Attahiru Jega as chairman of the... Read More
by Josef Omorotionmwan When it comes to playing to the gallery, the House of Representatives is certainly smarter than the Senate. This is what the much-touted idea of autonomy for the local governments has shown. People asking for Sovereign National Conference for the purpose of giving this country a Constitution certainly know what they are... Read More
A 13-year-old boy killed his police officer parents, his grandmother and his great-aunt then spent a full day at school before returning home to take his own life. Marcelo Pesseghini was found dead with the bodies of his relatives at the family’s home in Sao Paulo, Brazil. His father, police sergeant Luiz Pesseghini, 40, was... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo A young man, identified as Dada Ajibo from Niger Republic, has been arrested by the police for attempted arson on Tuesday. Dada was caught under a golf car parked at a filling station in Akowonjo while trying set a car ablaze with a lighter to cause an explosion. On witnessing the incident, the residents... Read More
by Chisom Ukaegbu MAVIN music act, Dr. Sid and girlfriend, Simi Osomo are not the only Nigerian celebrity couple holidaying in another country. Nollywood actress, Stephanie Okereke-Linus is also having a ‘helluva’ fun as she holidays with her husband in Malta. The beautiful actress was pictured sun-bathing in the rays dressed in white blouse, jeans... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Three female students of the Federal College of Agriculture, Akure, Ondo State were raped when hoodlums invaded their campus in the early hours of Tuesday. The act sparked protests among the students. Coming out in scores, they blocked the ever-busy Fiwasaye/Owo Road, causing a blockage that lasted many hours. Leadership reports: Scores of students... Read More
by Tara Zimliki There are many sure fire ways on how to get in the best shape of your life through my tips as your trusted trainer. I have helped countless clients lose weight to transform their bodies and lives, and now I am here with tips to help you. By eating nutrient dense, low... Read More
by Ms Amor Most of you’d agree that sex is a wonderful stress buster and can free you from the shackles of a busy life! While having sex regularly increases your immunity, it also acts as a great form of exercise. But did you know that an active sex life is also the key to... Read More
by Chisom Ukaegbu The current Miss Global Nigeria, Michelle Udoka begins her queenly duties as she embarks on a trip to Dubai for classes on etiquette. The Dubai trip was sponsored by SpringHill Hotels & Resort. The beauty pageant was held last month in which she emerged first. Nigerianfilms reports Michelle Udoka, who won the just... Read More
by Fawn Wagner This is the easiest and most self-explanatory of all snacks. All you need is some fruit, some yogurt and a blender. Take a cup of your little one’s favorite fruit and put it in the blender. Finding snacks for your kids is hard, I’ll admit, so when you have kids you’re always... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo The interim national chairman of the APC, Bisi Akande stated in Abuja yesterday that President Goodluck Jonathan is welcome to the All Progressives Congress (APC), if he is tired of the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) disclosing that the presidential candidate of the party for 2015 general election will emerge after the... Read More
by Heather Williams Keep cardio to 30-45 minutes six days a week if you’re trying to build muscle and be sure to include at least four to five 30 minute weight training sessions. Some of my favorite weight training exercises are yoga, along with kettlebell exercises that I do all in my own living room;... Read More
‘Bubbly’: Danielle Roberts, 21, was found dead at the flat she shared with her husband in Bristol A former soldier has been arrested on suspicion of murdering his 21-year-old wife, police have confirmed. Danielle Roberts was found dead in the Bristol flat she shared with her husband, ex-soldier James Roberts, 27. The couple, who moved... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Nigerian singer-songwriter, Tiwa Savage is taking a step into the world of acting, as she will be featuring in the award-winning TV drama ‘Shuga’. Tiwa will be playing the role of Sade, the glamorous owner of a nightclub ‘Badoo Tree’. The TV drama will also feature celebrities who were handpicked director Biyi Bandele, such as:... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo The Edo State Government has invited 1,300 primary school teachers with irregularities in their education certificates and age records to come before a verification committee to defend themselves. This information was made known by the state governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, saying the exercise was not to witch-hunt anybody, during a meeting held with the... Read More
by Japheth Omojuwa The biggest ethnic group in Nigeria is the Poverty group. The group defies religion and ethnicity. This group cuts across every region and language in Nigeria. The Nigerian conversation never runs out of options. There is always something attracting our attention as it should be. The unfortunate thing about the Nigerian conversation... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo A 17-year-old girl (name withheld), a native of Agaie local government, Niger State, has absconded from her husband’s house for being forced into marriage and taken refuge at the Niger State Ministry of Education. Reports the girl’s wish was to complete her education before marriage. Currently in Senior Secondary Two (SS2), her parents... Read More
by Ogaga Ifowodo The solution to the Rivers House of Assembly crisis ought not to be more than subjecting to the rule of law the five members bent on trampling majority rule through violent and other unconstitutional measures. he cry of a colossal central government that has arrogated unto itself every important executive and legislative... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo A ghastly motor accident involving two vehicles occurred at Aperin Road along the Ijebu-Ode-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State on Tuesday, killing two persons and leaving 16 others with various degrees of injuries. The accident involved a Sienna vehicle with registration number SMK 760 AP and a Mercedes Benz lorry with registration number XV 353... Read More
by Chisom Ukaegbu Comedian, Julius Agwu has released a new single, Rejuvenate. Agwu who has done other popular songs like ‘Bend down select’ in the past is back in the music scene with visuals for his new track. The video shows him singing as well as rapping in Igbo language in his usual hilarious manner.... Read More