by Chi Ibe Nollywood diva, reality show queen Omotola Jalade Ekeinde was recently treated to a surprise birthday party. Friends who attended included, Genevieve Nnaji, Monalisa Chinda, Banky W, Sound Sultan amongst others. She was smothered with kisses from husband; Matthew Ekeinde.
‘We were married in a quiet, private, and beautiful ceremony,’ Janet Jackson says. Janet Jackson and Wissam Al Mana have kept their marriage a secret until now. The couple has told ET News exclusively that they married last year. “The rumours regarding an extravagant wedding are simply not true. Last year we were married in... Read More
What behaviors constitute cheating? A recent University of Michigan study begins to answer that very question. The study, entitled “Was That Cheating? Perceptions Vary by Sex, Attachment Anxiety, and Behavior,” and published in the journal Evolutionary Psychology, was based on a survey given to 456 students in an introductory psychology course at two public universities... Read More
Ellen DeGeneres first shocked viewers when she admitted she was gay on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 1997 — a decision she said led to her going broke. In an interview with Australia’s A Current Affair, the talk show host said she didn’t receive any job offers for three years after sitcom Ellen was axed. “I was so mad that I lost... Read More
by Chi Ibe Aww, how cute! Looks like baby Noah Odemwingie might soon have a lot to say too. Striker Osaze Odemwingie posted this adorable picture of his son who was born January 20, 2013. Odemwingie Tweeted: My son says my tweets are boring. Haha #telepathy twitter.com/OdemwingieP/st… — Peter Odemwingie (@OdemwingieP) February 25, 2013
by Onoshe Nwabuikwu Are talent shows helping Nigerian music? The news around town is that another musical talent show, the X-Factor may be heading to Nigeria. Having followed X-Factor UK and recently X-Factor USA, my first reaction was one of joy. The thought of X-Factor Nigeria and how that franchise would be given the Naija... Read More
by Okey Ikechukwu “Listen, my brother,” Chikelu had once said while trying to explain the fundament of his focus in service, “excellence is legal tender everywhere in the world. The only currency that guarantees development, global competitiveness and eternal relevance is excellence As we sat discussing public service matters and the question of integrity, my... Read More
by Jonchikadibie From Surulere, Lagos where I live to Amawbia, my home town in Anambra State, the story is the same; power supply has dropped outrageously, while the bills keep rising, and rising, and rising! Ever since Prof. Barth Nnaji was removed as Minister of Power, I kept delaying the need to write something about... Read More
by Cheta Nwanze That four students died, from bullet wounds, has not been denied. What appears to be the problem however, is the identity of the organisation that pulled the trigger. Army parrot, Brig. Gen Attahiru said, “Soldiers were not deployed, and could not have carried out the shootings.” Police parrot Mike Ada on his... Read More
by Jacquelyn Smith Spencer Rascoff is only 37. Yet, the Harvard grad and father of three has already accomplished so much. He co-founded Hotwire.com and served as a VP for Expedia; he held the roles of CFO, vice president of marketing and COO at Zillow; and in 2008, Rascoff was promoted to chief executive of the... Read More
by Mary Eileen Williams Even under the best of circumstances looking for work is difficult. Life as you know it has changed and your overall well-being is affected. Even under the best of circumstances looking for work is difficult. Life as you know it has changed and your overall well-being is affected. After all, you’ve temporarily... Read More
by Feyi Fawehinmi You are to come up with a workable and realistic plan of action to privatize Nigerian Airways within 18 months taking into account all of the above. This should include a combination of theory and street smarts. Morning, class! I assume you are all here because as young men and women you... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu It was a major outrage last year when about 125 Nigerians including a Senator were refused entry into South Africa over yellow fever cards. Yesterday, February 25, the Federal Government inaugurated its own ‘Yellow Fever Card’ with plans for a mass vaccination of Nigerians against yellow fever in May. The Minister of... Read More
by Brian Wheeler The law concerning Twitter is clear – if you make a defamatory allegation about someone you can be sued for libel. People who tweeted photos allegedly of child killer Jon Venables are being charged with contempt of court. It’s the latest in a long line of cases that suggest that ordinary social... Read More
by Lanre Olagunju It is not enough that a man be born, he must learn to live. It’s not enough that a man should live; he must learn to love and master to bear the pain, thrill and excitement that comes with love. It is not enough that a man be born, he must learn... Read More
by Chi Ibe Nollywood diva, reality show queen Omotola Jalade Ekeinde was recently treated to a surprise birthday party. Friends who attended included, Genevieve Nnaji, Monalisa Chinda, Banky W, Sound Sultan amongst others. She was smothered with kisses from husband; Matthew Ekeinde.
Britney Spears debuts brunette hair and… shows plenty of cleavage at the Oscars after-party (PHOTOS)
A new man is not the only thing new in Britney Spears’ life these days. Spears debuted a new shade of brunette hair at Elton John’s Oscars bash on Sunday evening in Los Angeles. SCROLL FOR PHOTOS The 31-year-old singer’s signature platinum locks have been dyed a soft, chocolate brown, which is a shade closer to... Read More
by Chi Ibe It’s the second time in a month that President Goodluck Jonathan’s 2015 campaign posters have appeared on the streets in Abuja. Although, President Jonathan is yet to confirm his bid to seek another term in 2015, the latest posters reads: “To keep Nigeria’s Unity Jonathan for Continuity in 2015.” According to reports, the... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche The Academy Awards now fully renamed The Oscars were handed out last night and while the lucky ones smiled or cried home with the little naked guy, others were not so favoured and made do with host Seth MacFarlane and Kirsten Chenowith’s consolation song at the end of the telecast. We present... Read More
by Isi Esene Kim Kardashian and Kanye West had their clothes off on the cover of L’Officiel Hommes Paris’ Magazine. West had his back to the camera while Kim had a look of unbridled pleasure on her face hugging her boyfriend. Both lovebirds are expecting a baby girl later this year.
by Rachel Ogbu Former Managing Director of Intercontinental Bank Plc (now Access Bank Plc), Erastus Akingbola, will appear in court today, February 26. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC re-arraigned him for allegedly stealing the bank’s money. According to reports, in a statement on Monday, the EFCC said it had arrested Akingbola preparatory for his arraignment before... Read More
‘We were married in a quiet, private, and beautiful ceremony,’ Janet Jackson says. Janet Jackson and Wissam Al Mana have kept their marriage a secret until now. The couple has told ET News exclusively that they married last year. “The rumours regarding an extravagant wedding are simply not true. Last year we were married in a quiet,... Read More
Tragedy: 4 students shot dead during protest in Nasarawa (PICTURED), Army and police play blame game
by Rachel Ogbu Nasarawa State University, Keffi was closed down yesterday after four students were reportedly killed during a protest over scarcity of water and power in the institution. It was claimed that security operatives in Keffi shot the demonstrating youths which included a 400 Level Geography student while several others received gunshot injuries but the... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu President Goodluck Jonathan has endorsed the sacking of Justice Charles Archibong of the Federal High Court, Lagos after the National Judicial Council, NJC asked him to do so last week. He had delivered a controversial judgment many described as embarrassing to the judiciary after he condemned five Senior Advocates of Nigeria while prosecuting... Read More
by Akan Ido A faction of the Boko Haram Islamic sect has released a video of a seven member French family kidnapped last Tuesday in northern Cameroon. According to the French Foreign Minister, Laurent Fabius, the video, which was posted on YouTube was “terribly shocking”. “A video of the French family kidnapped last Tuesday in... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Seth MacFarlane gets an ‘A’ for effort The last two hosts of the Academy awards haven’t exactly been stellar so it is with lots of expectations that Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane was announced as host. His opening monologue was rapid surefire and had a couple of people booing but he rallied... Read More
Two teenage hit-girls gunned down a 20-year-old man in Guatemala’s capital city on Friday, authorities say. The contract killers, aged 13 and 15, allegedly shot Cesar Villanueva dead as he was riding on a bicycle in Guatemala City. Interior Minister Mauricio Lopez said it was the latest instance of criminal gangs training and employing boys... Read More