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
by Nasiru Suwaid To be sure, none of the issues in contention in the current reviewed document, has presented a clear and a glaring case of injustice, as the way many state governments have abused the local government system. The local government system is a problematic concept to situate. For this reason, there is no... Read More
by Chisom Ukaegbu Picturez Magazine has gifted vocalist, Praiz on its maiden edition front cover. The Legendary Femi Kuti is also featured inside with an in depth interview. The Magazine is filled with amazing pictures of various events and great articles.
by Oge Okonkwo The Executive Chairman of the Joint Action Front, Achike Chude, has blamed the federal government for being responsible for the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). While speaking as a guest on Sunrise Daily, Channels Television’s breakfast programme, Achike said the strike would have been avoided if the federal government had... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo MTN Project Fame on Sunday revealed its top 16 contestants with an entertaining night of soulful music and entertainment, that was quite unforgettable. The performances moved from R& B, to gospel and old classics handled by most with perfection. It was a good start, and with the quality of delivery this year’s... Read More
The Jury of the prestigious continental motion picture reward system, Africa Movie Academy Awards rising from its Annual General Meeting which took place on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th, 2013 at Holiday Inn Express, Durban, South Africa has approved the guidelines for the submission of films for the 2014 edition of the awards. The AGM... Read More
by Eddie Iroh Turaki launched a tirade against the media, the very institution he needs more than they need him to bring assurance and reassurance to a jittery populace. As many will testify, I hardly dwell on persons in my occasional interventions on this page. My reason is that there are so many issues of... Read More
by Akan Ido Who else? It’s none other than the sexy lady originally from the Barbados, Rihanna. The ‘Stay’ singer has been enjoying her visit to her roots to celebrate the Crop Over Carnival which has been on for days. The singer took a break from her ‘Diamonds World Tour’ to visit Barbados with her family... Read More
by Isi Esene The presidency is demanding an apology over media reports that former Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida turned down President Goodluck Jonathan’s request to break the Ramadan fast at his home in Minna, Niger state. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, refuted this claim saying... Read More
by Isi Esene Former Head of State, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.) yesterday said he will run on the platform of the newly registered All Progressives Congress (APC) if fielded. Buhari commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for deeming it fit to register the party praising it for its impartiality. The retired army general who... Read More
The Police in Festival town, Lagos, yesterday, arrested a mobile policeman for indiscriminate shooting and killing of a barber, while inflicting injuries on four others at Amuwo-Odofin area of Lagos. When Vanguard visited the scene of the incident, sympathizers were seen in groups discussing the incident. An eye witness who spoke on terms of anonymity, said he... Read More
The Aba Police Area Command has arrested a 40-year-old Prophet/Pastor, Benjamin Ndubuisi, for having unlawful carnal knowledge of a 23-year-old man. Investigations revealed that the prophet whose church is located at 89 Ukaegbu Road, Ogbor Hill has been involved in the unholy act with the victim since he engaged him as a worker in his... Read More
TMZ is reporting that global superstar Usher Raymond’s five-year-old son is in ICU following an incident at the singer’s pool. According to TMZ, the five-year-old boy, Usher Raymond V, was playing in the pool with a relative and saw a toy in the drain. He dove down to grab the toy, but his arm got... Read More
by Ebenezer Obadare …although there is a notional forswearing of violence, this is strategically counterbalanced by frequent threats to ‘return to the creeks’, as seen in the example with which I began this piece. A while ago, Mujahid Asari-Dokubo’s visceral defence of the Jonathan regime against all real and perceived enemies left many observers bewildered.... Read More
by Eric Osagie However, for many Nigerians, who do not belong to any political party, the nagging questions have been: Can they? Can this APC kill our pains, cure our headaches? Do they have what it takes to take us to Eldorado as they have promised? Like in the case of a new baby, joy... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Sauce kid is pictured with his daughter who recently turned 5. The father and daughter literally painted Houston red to celebrate the young diva’s special day. They sure look like they are both having the best of the day, aren’t they? See more photos below:
by Okey Ndibe There’s some irony in the fact that Governor Fashola has done far more than most Igbo governors in recruiting people from other states, including Igbo, to work in his government. But that does not justify his government’s policy of seizing Nigerians in Lagos and deporting them to their states of origin. he... Read More
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A 26-year-old National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, member serving in Bayelsa State, Miss Folakemi Akinbode, is now struggling for her life at the Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital, Okolobiri, following a brutal attack from suspected cultists. The incident occurred, Monday, at about 8.30pm at Obunagha community in the Yenagoa Local Government Area of the state.... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo The much awaited engagement between Psquare’s, Peter Okoye and partner, Lola Omotayo has finally come. Peter proposed to the mother of his two children today with a ring and brand new Range Rover to go with it and she gave a big yes – who wouldn’t. The two have been in a relationship... Read More
A 27-year old driver has been arrested and charged before Apapa Magistrate’s court in Lagos for allegedly having sex with his girlfriend, a 23-year old Lagos State Polytechnic student, Thelma Lawrence, and posting her nude photo on the internet. Henry Aiyenero allegedly committed the illicit act in his house at Ajegunle, Lagos State, southwest Nigeria.... Read More
by Chisom Ukaegbu Urban wear fashion label – N.A.C.K (acronym for Nigerian Articulate Culture Kullection) owned by fashion designer, Akinpeloye Tolulope (Luto Tailo) has released its newest collection titled Nack-esoterics aimed at the confident men and women. The collection contains a mix of leather tees, animal prints top, shorts and maxi gown. Watch the short... Read More
Chris Brown told his Twitter followers that he is retiring from making music after his sixth studio album X comes out later this month. In a series of cryptic tweets, the 24-year-old seemed to suggest that his desire to quit his career as a singer and performer stemmed from his tumultuous relationship with Rihanna. The... Read More
by Habeeb Kolade Therefore I must say, that this sudden love that they have for students and their welfare can be likened to the friendship of the hunter and his gun- they part ways after the bush meat is got- the gun serving as a mere tool for his target. The educated differ from the... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minster of the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, made a statement assuring Nigerians of cheaper mortgages that will assist them to own houses from early 2014, saying the problem of housing has been compounded due to lack of access to mortgage loans because of the high charges... Read More
by Gabriel Okoro It is not in doubt, like the appellate court rightly observed, that someone “pulled the trigger” that killed the democracy heroine, but the big question remains: who did it? This was the question the poor prosecution of the case denied the entire country of knowing! The public outcry that greeted the recent... Read More
A woman has allegedly killed her much younger husband after driving with him on the hood of her car for 11 blocks and crashing after they rowed about money. Maria Espinosa, 51, has been arrested after Matthew Soria, 34, died when her SUV smashed into another car in Brooklyn, New York on Sunday. Horrified witnesses said... Read More
by Krystle Crossman There will always be a part of you that remembers how much fun you had and wishes that you could go back and do it again. This can become dangerous when you hit a period where you may be emotionally unstable. Many people experimented with recreational drugs when they were younger. But... Read More