In the street battle for supremacy between man and baboon, it can only be said that both sides are using guerrilla tactics. For the baboons it means swarming SAS style up the sheer sides of blocks of flats, prising open windows and plundering anything that is inside. Usually they just want food, but sometimes a... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo The Waziri of Kano, Sheik Isa Waziri, is dead at the age of 88. A member of the Kano Emirate Council,Waziri , died on Friday evening at his Tudun Wazirci residence in Kano after a protracted illness. This was said in a statement signed by a member of the royal family, Alhaji Faruk Usman. According... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo A 37-year-old Nigerian student, Uchenna Onuzulike, has been sentenced to twelve years in jail and ten strokes of the cane by the High Court in Shah Alam, Malaysia for possession of 90.99 grammes of drugs in Subang Jaya two years ago. According to Malay Mail Online.com, the sentenced was passed down on Mr. Uchenna after... Read More
by Muhammad Sani Dattijo The leaders of the north have a decision to make today. And it is more important than who becomes President. It is a decision to fix the north, or bury it. There has been significant discussion in the public sphere of recent, on the need for presidential power to shift to... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Three Nigerian journalists, Olatunde Ojenike, Adolphus Okonkwo, Kafayat Odunsi have been killed and ten others sustained injuries in a car crash which occurred in Ilesha, Osun state, south-west Nigeria . The deceased and injured journalists were returning to their bases from a national assignment of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), which held in Abuja on Thursday. Olatunde... Read More
by Isi Esene A commercial vehicle ran into a group of youth observing their morning routine exercise in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau state. Among the 40 who were jogging, 15 of them lost their lives in the unfortunate incident. Other youth who were injured in the accident are said to be receiving treatment... Read More
A man has appeared in court charged with murdering a beauty queen who was stabbed to death in front of her young daughter. David Gikawa, 38, was remanded in custody after appearing at Thames Magistrates Court in London accused of killing Linah Keza. The former Miss Africa contestant, 29, was found in her flat in the... Read More
With the facial features of a lionness but the stripes of a tiger, these adorable cubs are a rarity in the feline world. The three little cubs may look cute now, but they will grow to be the largest known species of big cat in the world – the liger. The three rare ligers, which... Read More
by Akan Ido MAVIN boss and super-producer, Don Jazzy was today spotted with his former Mo’hits label mate, D’banj at Dotun Ojouolape’s wedding. Both men stood together to take snapshots belying rumours of bad blood existing between the two former partners. It’s great to see them publicly once again, isn’t it? Cool FM’s Dotun is... Read More
The Nigeria Power Lifting Federation (NPLF) on Friday confirmed the death of Joy Onaolapo, a 52kg Paralympian gold medalist at the London 2012 Paralympics. The Head Coach of the federation, Are Feyisetan, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos that Onaolapo’s death was made known to the federation on July 26. Feyisetan said that... Read More
Rescue teams were looking Saturday for some 40 people who have been missing since their boat sank off Malaysia in rough seas, local media reported. The vessel carrying 44 Indonesians who were returning to their country to celebrate the end of Ramadan sank Thursday night while en route to the Indonesian city of Batam, the... Read More
by Carrie Sloan There are two types of family members you may encounter: The temporarily down and out, and the truly toxic, who look to you for loans again and again. Knowing which one you’re dealing with is the first step. Loaning money is universally awkward—but especially when it comes to family. And a close relative asking for... Read More
STMICHAELSHOSPITAL/VIA YOUTUBE The 45-year-old unidentified Canadian, who suffered a stroke and suffers from synesthesia, says he experiences sexual sensations whenever he hears the theme from James Bond movies. James Bond is giving this Canadian a license to be thrilled as he orgasms every time he hears the 007 theme music. The 45-year-old, who does not want... Read More
by Pamela Yellen Debt is deadly to many relationships… Make spending decisions consciously. Build an emergency fund that can help you weather life’s emergencies. Money is the leading cause of marital and relationship troubles. 40% of married couples have serious, recurring arguments about money, according to Matt Bell, author of “Planning for Fewer Fights with Your Spouse.” In a survey... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Camp Neya was built by former governor of Abia state Orji Uzor Kalu at his home town in Igbere, Bende LGA in Abia State in the year 1998. The country estate, which comprises of several units of eye-popping buildings and other exotic structures, was named after his daughter, Neya Uzor Kalu. Acording to IGTV,... Read More
by Whitney Cox It’s possible that the cause for your feminine odour may be nothing more than poor hygiene. We’ve got a lot of complicated parts down there, and caring for them isn’t always easy. Most women experience feminine issues from time to time. Unfortunately, the fact that they’re common doesn’t make them any less... Read More
by Chisom Ukaegbu Popular TV personality and self-acclaimed area father, Charly Boy has written an endearing letter meant to address Christian lifestyle, especially that of the new Catholic Pontiff, Pope Francis. He compared the modest lifestyle of the Pope to the larger-than-life lifestyle of Nigerian Pentecostal pastors who, according to him have overbloated images of... Read More
by Auwal Anwar Our preliminary investigation showed that although this trend is observable in other countries, yet it is acute in Nigeria. We could not understand how a country of over 80 million Muslims would keep returning the same few thousands of pilgrims every year. We had to investigate this particular case thoroughly with a... Read More
by Zeenia Baria You will always get stretch marks. This is untrue. There are some lucky women who don’t get them at all. Here are some things you often hear when the stork has decided to pay a visit. Myth 1: One of the most common myths that surround pregnancy is the shape of a woman’s stomach. If a woman is... Read More
by Akan Ido Rapper, Olamide is attending the wedding between Cool FM OAP, Dotun Ojuolape and D’banj’s sister, Taiwo Oyebanjo and he’s apparently not doing it alone. The rapper who is looking dapper in black suit posted a photo of himself on Instagram with a beautiful lady believed to be his girlfriend. He accompanied the... Read More
by Akan Ido Everything is set for the wedding between Dotun Ojuolape and D’banj’s sister, Taiwo Oyebanjo. Both lovebirds had their engagement ceremony a week ago in Sagamu with the sleepy town in Ogun state coming alive. The wedding proper takes place today with the handsome groom, Dotun Cool FM getting so much love from... Read More
by Krystle Crossman They have tried everything and still aren’t losing weight. Sometimes it’s because they aren’t doing the right type of exercise, miscounting calories, not eating enough foods through the day, or not getting enough sleep. Losing weight is extremely difficult and can be very frustrating. There are many reasons that people gain weight from... Read More
Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo, has passed his medical at English Premier League club Chelsea and has been handed jersey number 51. His Holland-based adviser, Chika Conleth Akujobi , told MTNFotball.com: “Kenneth has passed his medical test at Chelsea and his training shirt number is 51. “It’s the reward of our hard work and belief... Read More
by Isi Esene Four children reportedly died yesterday in Danzomo village of Sule-Tankarkar Local Government Area of Jigawa State when a building collapsed during a heavy downpour. The children were identified as Abdullahi Abdu (6), Bashir Abdullahi (3), Maimuna Mansur (4) and Kabiru Yasir (6). Witnesses say the house which was built with mud collapsed around 8pm shortly... Read More
by Dave Roberts The heart is a delicate organ. If it slowly breaks down, it won’t give you a clue that it’s not functioning at its best until you suffer a myocardial infarction. Take care of your cardiovascular health. Good and Bad Foods for your Heart Myocardial infarction, commonly known as heart attack, results from the... Read More
SCOTTSDALE POLICE DEPT. Megan Welter screamed “Who is she?” as she punched and scratched her boyfriend. The Iraq War veteran turned Arizona Cardinals cheerleader who thrilled audiences with her versatility shocked the nation once again — by beating up her boyfriend. Megan Welter, 29, was arrested for assault, disorderly conduct and criminal damage after attacking... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche “I am sorry I have been interviewed so many times’’ Tara Fela-Durotoye says to me almost apologetically as we sit down to talk in the impressive building that houses House of Tara international, her locally grown beauty and make-up empire. The mostly female staff I meet on ground greet visitors with a... Read More