It’s almost impossible to win a regular conversation with my mum, much less, an argument. If you say something that makes sense and she has no comeback, she goes…”Stupid.” That in itself is a classic come back. Dear Readalot, I urge you not to be concerned about my introduction. My name is Simi. My alter-ego... Read More
by Modupe Adefeso-Olateju The noble aim of creating a unified country where each citizen considers and prioritizes the greater good of all has failed. Today, probably more than ever before, the society is fractured, ruptured along socioeconomic, ethnic, religious and political lines. READ: Modupe Adefeso-Olateju: In the beginning was the philosophy of education – Part... Read More
by Chi Ibe Bouqui teams up with American Gospel rapper, Da T.R.U.T.H, on her new single, “Celebrate.” The video is directed by Akin Alabi. Watch ‘Celebrate’ here:
by Christine Sarkis In places where the water isn’t safe to drink, abide by this rule: Boil it, peel it, cook it—or forget it. Avoid salads and other raw fruits and vegetables, except those that can be peeled (and that aren’t then exposed to tap water), since the peel protects against contamination. For many of... Read More
The parents to be do some shoe shopping at Balenciaga in Paris. || Photo Credit: Wenn Kanye West has been known to house himself in Hawaii when on a creative splendor but now the father-to-be is choosing a new location to house his talents, for at least two months. According to reports, Yeezy and Kim Kardashian will be... Read More
The Ekiti State Government has awarded the construction of the second phase of the new Governor’s Office for N2.02bn. The Commissioner for Information, Mr. Tayo Ekundayo, said this in an interview with journalists in Ado Ekiti on Friday. The commissioner explained that the contract was approved during the State Executive Council meeting on Wednesday. He... Read More
Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe, celebrating his 89th birthday on Saturday, said he believes he will win another five-year term in crucial elections expected later this year. The veteran ruler, who hosts the lavish celebration every year, cut an 89-kilogramme cake and was presented with minted coins to mark the occasion. His Zanu-PF party said $600,000... Read More
A widowed grandmother who travelled to South Africa to marry the man she loved has been found dead under suspicious circumstances in a Johannesburg guest house. West Australian woman Jette Jacobs, 67, was found in February, two days after she met up with a man calling himself Jesse Orowo Omokoh, 28. The pair had met... Read More
by Igbokwe Ifeanyichukwu Why does a brand sell more than the other? Why does Sprite sell more than 7up? Why would a customer prefer one brand over and above the other? Why do Eva and Nestle consistently upgrade their table water containers? In October 1908, Ford introduced the Model T. He had done his homework... Read More
by Joan Walsh …to suddenly suggest that the presidency should be reserved for people in their 40s or 50s is deeply unfair to women – as well as men – who are older and can do the job. Just in time for the most formidable female candidate in American history to run for president, it’s... Read More
It may look like a rusty wreck, but this ultra-rare Aston Martin will still set you back a pretty penny – and will cost a further £250,000 to restore to its former glory. For the 1949 Aston Martin Two-Litre Sports was just the fourth car built by the iconic British car company after it was... Read More
by Isi Esene Denrele Edun, the Channel O VJ who recently lost his close friend, Goldie Harvey, had his family house burgled by armed robbers in the early hours of Sunday. According to monitored posts on the social media network, Twitter, he was at home with his sister, father, grandmother and cousins who were shaken... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu 22-year-old Valentine Cannings has been jailed for seven years after evidence that he attacked 17-year-old with a knife outside Bournville College’s campus in Longbridge Lane, Birmingham was undisputed. The crime which happened in October 2012 shocked people even more when recently a CCTV footage showed the live moment Cannings plunged the knife... Read More
A baby has become embroiled in an online race row after he was ‘blacked up’ to look like former Manchester City football player Mario Balotelli. Chocolate was smeared over the child’s face and a washing-up sponge stuck on his head to copy the striker’s Mohawk hair. A picture of the baby, who even sports the... Read More
It is a central London apartment block with a price tag that only the world’s richest can afford to pay. But owners of the lavish apartments at the Candy & Candy development One Hyde Park are notoriously shy about revealing their identities. Now a six-month investigation has revealed that oil baronesses, Kazakh singers and Arab... Read More
by Chi Ibe Here’s the new music video for the single; ‘The Rain’ from singer/producer Samklef featuring chocolate city artiste – Jesse Jagz. The single came out last year in December. His last music video release was ‘Molowo Noni’ in 2011, so there are high expectations for this. What do you think? Watch the video here:
by Rachel Ogbu This is definitely news to hold your breath for but it is believed that medical history has been made. Doctors in the United States claim they were successful with first ‘functional cure’ of unnamed two-year-old born with HIV. This is the first time a case like this has been documented and apparently... Read More
by Chi Ibe President Goodluck Jonathan was conferred the highest honour in Cote d’Ivoire, the Grand Cross of the Order of the Nation on Friday March 1 during a state visit. Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara hosted a banquet which also saw First Lady; Dame Patience Jonathan conferred the honour of Commander of the Order of the... Read More
by Chi Ibe There are fears that another nationwide fuel scarcity is around the corner following reports that the Federal Government owes huge fuel subsidy dues allegedly to the oil marketers. It was revealed that over N100 billion in debt were owed to about 43 independent oil marketers for petroleum products imported into the country... Read More
by Chi Ibe The Joint Military Task Force has confirmed that at least 20 suspected Boko Haram members were killed when they attacked a military barrack in Munguno, Borno State on Sunday March 3. They had first killed the ruler in the village then headed to the barracks to cause havoc just hours after Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, reportedly... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu A dispatch rider for Independent Communication Network Limited, publisher of PM News and The News magazine was knocked off his motorcycle by a police patrol vehicle along Agege Motor Road, Lagos on Sunday March 3, 2013. Pius Fagbohun was allegedly at the Sogunle end of the road when the policemen attached to the... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Speaking out for the first time since his arrest, relatives close to suspected terrorist, Abdullahi Berende have claimed allegations against him are false. Even though the State Security Services alleged that Abdullahi confessed to interrogators that he received $4,000 upon completion of his training in Iran; 3,500 Euro in April 2012 at a meeting... Read More
The former Miss Delaware Teen and alleged amateur porn star Melissa King is a wanted woman. King isn’t just sought after as the potential “Miss YouPorn”, she also has two failure to appear warrants out for her arrest in Ocean City, Md. stemming from underage possession of alcohol and theft charges, according to the Associated Press. From the AP: Authorities said... Read More
An Arizona physical education teacher was arrested Wednesday after a former student accused her of inappropriate sexual conduct dating back eight years. Nicole Wooten, 36, is charged with three counts of sexual conduct with a minor. Tempe police spokesman Sgt. Mike Pooley told independent Phoenix news station KTVK that the victim, a female, “decided to... Read More
Layne Hardin, above, accuses his ex-girlfriend, Toby Devall of taking his sperm without his permission. A man claims a woman took his sperm without asking. Layne Hardin of Louisiana has filed a lawsuit in Harris County, Tex. against a sperm donation clinic and his ex-girlfriend, Toby Devall, claiming that Obstetrical and Gynecological Associates’ sperm bank failed... Read More
Two young adults suspected of strangling two men had sex on top of the corpses, according to police reports obtained by Patch. The gruesome revelation is the latest development in a case that’s sent shivers up and down the spines of residents of Joliet, Ill., since the strangled bodies of two men were found last month in the... Read More
by Omozuwa Gabriel Osamwonyi Whose responsibility is it to maintain civil order and public peace when students are rioting? What is the rule of engagement governing the use of force in domestic operations? Should security operatives be allowed to use firearms on anyone who appears unarmed? The recent brutal extrajudicial murder of four students of... Read More
by Isi Esene Jaywon is back with a new video for ‘This year’. The Kennis Music artiste really did a good job on this one but we will leave you to judge yourself. The video features actress, Halima Abubakar, Nomoreloss, Ice K of Artquake and others. Watch the video below:
Unable to rescue a man devoured by a giant sinkhole, workers will start demolishing his Florida home Sunday — three days after the ground under his bedroom opened up and swallowed him whole. Authorities made the heartbreaking decision to stop the search for Jeff Bush after the odds of survival became abundantly clear. “We just... Read More
Cardinal Keith O’Brien has admitted that his sexual conduct has at times “fallen beneath the standards expected of me”. In a statement, he apologised and asked forgiveness from those he had “offended”. He also apologised to the Catholic Church, and to the people of Scotland. The cardinal resigned last week after three priests and a... Read More