“God told me to climb the mountain” – Pope gives farewell speech

by Rachel Ogbu 100,000 pilgrims gathered in St Peter’s Square to hear Benedict XVI’s emotional goodbye speech. There the Pope revealed that he is stepping aside because God told him to. He said his resignation was ordained by God who had called on him to devote himself to prayer. He said God had told him ‘to... Read More

Benedict XVI, goodbye speech., St Peter's Square

February 25, 2013

SNAPSHOT: Goldie Harvey on her final journey home

Akan Ido Goldie Harvey who died on Valentines Day and was confirmed dead at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos was buried today at the Vaults and Gardens in Ikoyi. At the burial was her friend, Denrele Edun; artistes, Tiwa Savage, Weird MC and others to bid her goodbye. This is definitely a sad moment for... Read More

February 25, 2013

“My lifeline, my lexicon, therapist and support system” – Denrele pays a touching tribute to Goldie Harvey

by Isi Esene Denrele Edun who was reportedly with Goldie Harvey when she died recently in Lagos just after returning from the United States where she attended the Grammy Awards. The Channel O VJ penned down a touching tribute to his friend and this will touch the core of your heart. Read the tribute... Read More

February 25, 2013

Park well, men: Geun-hey become’s S’Korea’s first elected woman president

by Rachel Ogbu South Korea has elected its first female president. On Monday, Park Geun-hye technically took over at the struck of midnight and she’ll be returning to the presidential mansion where she grew up with her father who many described as a dictator. Park is already faced with a number of issues needing serious... Read More

February 25, 2013

Chido Onumah: Patience Jonathan has arisen!

by Chido Onumah What else is the government lying about (apart from President Jonathan’s asset declaration) if it can look Nigerians in the eyes and blatantly lie about the health of the First Lady? But, aren’t we used to our government and its agents lying to us? I join millions of Nigerians in giving thanks... Read More

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February 25, 2013

SNAPSHOT: Goldie Harvey on her final journey home

by Akan Ido There are indications that artiste Goldie Harvey who died on Valentines Day and was confirmed dead at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos will be buried today. She will be buried this morning at the Vaults and Gardens in Ikoyi. This is definitely a sad moment for her family and fans alike. ... Read More

February 25, 2013

Ijeoma Nwogwugwu: My dismissal of Ezekwesili’s statement was knee-jerk

by Ijeoma Nwogwugwu Seeing the glaring conflict as well as the dawning realisation that my initial dismissal of Ezekwesili’s statement was knee-jerk, prompted me to make some discreet enquiries from the central bank to ascertain who was telling the truth. When Oby Ezekwesili, former Education Minister and World Bank Vice President for Africa, made... Read More

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February 25, 2013

SEE the FULL LIST of winners at the 85th Annual Academy Awards – Life of Pi, Daniel Day-Lewis, and more

by Isi Esene For many who have predicted the winners and losers of the 85th Annual Academy which took place in Los Angeles a few hours ago this is the moment of reckoning… the time to know how their predictions fared compared to what actually took place. Check the full list of winners (written in... Read More

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February 25, 2013

Les-nip-erables: Anne Hathaway’s Oscars dress has a curious problem (LOOK)

Anne Hathaway’s gown at the 2013 Oscar drew attention for all the wrong (or right?) reasons as soon as she stepped on the red carpet. The ‘Les Miserables‘ actress wore a pale pink Prada gown which appeared a little too pointed right on her chest making her fans wonder what was amiss. Hathaway joked about... Read More

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February 25, 2013

Why we’ve not paid salaries – Osun govt.

by Chi Ibe A new payment method was cited as the reason the Osun State Government owes its workers salary. The government said the delay was due to some strategies it is putting in place to eliminate errors. Commissioner for Finance, Wale Bolorunduro explained that the hold-up was because officials were determined to prevent errors... Read More

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February 25, 2013

She bled to death: Woman stabs her pregnant daughter-in-law to death in Nasarawa

A housewife, Mrs Kareen Opara, has gone underground after allegedly stabbing her son’s wife, Esther Oluchi, to death in Anguwa Baba area of Nasarawa State. But the police have launched a hot chase to fish out the suspect. The suspect, who was living in the same neighbourhood with his son, Chinedu and the deceased wife,... Read More

Anguwa Baba, Esther Oluchi, Kareen Opara, Nasarawa

February 25, 2013

Summoned: KAI officials to explain how woman lost 6-month pregnancy in their hands

by Chi Ibe Investigations into the claims that a woman lost her unborn child while in detention at the Lagos state Kick Against Indiscipline, KAI office for going to the hospital during the state’s sanitation has commenced. The Lagos State Office of Public Defender on Friday summoned officials of KAI on the matter that allegedly... Read More

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February 25, 2013

The matter of N4.7bn: Babalakin will face the charges today

by Rachel Ogbu Chairman of the Bi-Courtney Highway Services, Wale Babalakin returns to court to today, February 25, for allegedly transferring about N4.7 billion on behalf of former Delta State Governor, James Ibori. Babalakin reappears in court after Justice Adeniyi Onigbanjo, granted him and his co-accused, Alex Okoh bail on self-recognition after their indictment on January 17. According... Read More

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February 25, 2013

Sad: 8 people, 1 child die after accident on Lagos-Ibadan road

by Chi Ibe Dangerous driving and over speeding were cited as part of the reason the road accident involving a Mitsubishi Bus and a trailer around Redemption Camp along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway killed eight people including a child on Sunday. The only survivor was said to be receiving treatment at the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, OOUTH, while... Read More

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February 25, 2013

Park well, men: Geun-hey becomes S’Korea’s first elected woman president

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February 25, 2013

Picture perfect! Halle Berry takes the plunge in stunning metallic gown (LOOK)

by Idoreyin Sampson Halle Berry… Halo, halo, halo! The Oscar award winning actress never fails to stun and stun she did at this year’s Oscars in a plunging stripped shoulder padded metallic Versace gown. Delicious! LOOK! ‘

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February 25, 2013

Ain’t no stopping her: Kristen Stewart walks the Oscars Red Carpet in crutches (SNAPSHOT)

Kristen Stewart may have “won” the Razzie for Worst Actress for her role in the final “Twilight” installment, but she didn’t let the dubious title, or a foot injury keep her from the 85th Annual Academy Awards on Sunday night. The 22-year-old actress made her way down the red carpet on crutches, but ditched them... Read More

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February 25, 2013

Though absent, Rihanna and Chris Brown succeed in dominating the after-Oscars news – Find out how

The year’s Oscars quotes included many a zinger, but perhaps none more controversial than host Seth MacFarlane’s Chris Brown and Rihanna joke. Here’s how MacFarlane introduced “Django Unchained”: “This is the story of a man fighting to get back his woman, who’s been subjected to unthinkable violence. Or as Chris Brown and Rihanna call it,... Read More

February 25, 2013

Isn’t she lovely: Jamie Foxx walks the Oscars Red Carpet with his adorable 19-year-old daughter (LOOK)

by Idoreyin Sampson We just couldn’t help bringing you the standouts in the Oscars. This couple, is absolutely amazing and inspiring – Hollywood actor, Oscar award winning Jamie Foxx attends the Oscars with year with his daughter. It’s just inspiring to see their chemistry. The actor confessed that they were chatting about work, love and... Read More

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February 25, 2013

SEE Halle Berry, Kelly Rowland, Queen Latifa, Adele, and ALL the Hollywood stars at the Oscars (PHOTOS)

by Idoreyin Sampson So the Oscars has come and gone. We couldn’t wait to bring you all the red carpet looks and fashion. Enjoy all the Oscar fashion below: [H/T to HuffPost for the Photos]

February 24, 2013

LOL? University student accused of turning girl into snake for rituals (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido Turning a human being to a snake is scientifically impossible, but many Africans who believe in the power of voodoo swear nothing is impossible – even transforming a human being into an animal. Reports from the Houdegbe North American University Benin Republic (HNAUB) suggests that a student was recently apprehended after turning... Read More

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February 24, 2013

SNAPSHOT: Janet Jackson brings sexy back with braids in Milan

by Akan Ido Janet Jackson was spotted recently at the Milan Fashion Week spotting long thick braids similar to what she did in the 1993 movie, ‘Poetic Justice’. She reportedly sat on the front row at the Versace show accompanied by her fiance Wissam al Mana.

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February 24, 2013

No kidding: Top UK university invites students to take cocaine as part of study

A top London university has asked its students to snort cocaine as part of a clinical trial into the effects of the Class A drug. In an email to hundreds of students sent last week, a professor at King’s College London seeks ‘healthy male volunteers, 25-40 years of age, to take part in a clinical... Read More

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February 24, 2013

Nigerian girl may have poured acid on herself – UK Police (VIEWER DISCRETION)

Police are believed to have seized a computer belonging to a young woman who was badly scarred in an acid attack amid suspicions that she may have caused the injuries herself. But her family fear that detectives are not doing enough to catch the perpetrator of the attack and are focusing on a ‘crazy’ line... Read More

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February 24, 2013

Winter has come: SEE trailer of ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 3 (WATCH)

The wait is over for fans of “Game of Thrones.” A sneak peek of the highly anticipated HBO show premiered on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” on Friday night with a glimpse of fan favorite characters as well as some newcomers. HBO A scene from Season 3 of “Game of Thrones,” which begins airing March 31.... Read More

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February 24, 2013

Wicked: Mom arrested for covering 8-year-old son’s face with duct tape (PICTURED)

An Ohio mom thought it’d be hilarious to wrap gray duct tape around two kids’ foreheads, eyes and mouths, leaving only their noses open. Now she’s the one in a sticky situation. Police and child services came knocking at Tiffany Ennis’ door on Feb. 19, after she texted photos of her duct-taped second grader to... Read More

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February 24, 2013

#WeAreShocked: Former Anambra governor, Ezeife says Nigeria has derailed

by Isi Esene Former governor of the Old Anambra state, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife declared on Friday that there are indices to show that Nigeria has derailed from its destiny of being the leading black nation in the world. He reportedly said this in response to a statement attributed to the Senior Special Assistant to President... Read More

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February 24, 2013

Opinion: As 2015 beckons – lessons from the blunders of 1959, 1979 and 1999

by Tunji Ariyomo The Nigerian people have been pushed to the wall. The level of poverty and insecurity in the land is unprecedented despite unmatched income from crude oil and other sources. All things being equal, it is safe to predict that 2015 is the terminal date for the set of rulers that took over... Read More

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February 24, 2013

When President Jonathan hosted Brazil’s President Rousseff at Aso Rock (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu What: Madam Dilma Rousseff, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, state visit to Nigeria When: February 22 – 23, 2013. Where: Abuja.

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February 24, 2013

Jealous maybe? Kanye West disses Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake collabo (WATCH)

by Isi Esene The long-term friendship and music collaboration between Kanye West and Jay-Z seems to be under threat as the music producing superstar dissed Jigga while performing at a show in London. According to reports, Kim Kardashian’s boyfriend had uncomplimentary remarks for the music collaboration between Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake, saying, “I got love... Read More

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“God told me to climb the mountain” – Pope gives farewell speech

SNAPSHOT: Goldie Harvey on her final journey home

“My lifeline, my lexicon, therapist and support system” – Denrele pays a touching tribute to Goldie Harvey

Park well, men: Geun-hey become’s S’Korea’s first elected woman president

Chido Onumah: Patience Jonathan has arisen!

SNAPSHOT: Goldie Harvey on her final journey home

Ijeoma Nwogwugwu: My dismissal of Ezekwesili’s statement was knee-jerk

SEE the FULL LIST of winners at the 85th Annual Academy Awards – Life of Pi, Daniel Day-Lewis, and more

Les-nip-erables: Anne Hathaway’s Oscars dress has a curious problem (LOOK)

Why we’ve not paid salaries – Osun govt.

She bled to death: Woman stabs her pregnant daughter-in-law to death in Nasarawa

Summoned: KAI officials to explain how woman lost 6-month pregnancy in their hands

The matter of N4.7bn: Babalakin will face the charges today

Sad: 8 people, 1 child die after accident on Lagos-Ibadan road

Park well, men: Geun-hey becomes S’Korea’s first elected woman president

Picture perfect! Halle Berry takes the plunge in stunning metallic gown (LOOK)

Ain’t no stopping her: Kristen Stewart walks the Oscars Red Carpet in crutches (SNAPSHOT)

Though absent, Rihanna and Chris Brown succeed in dominating the after-Oscars news – Find out how

Isn’t she lovely: Jamie Foxx walks the Oscars Red Carpet with his adorable 19-year-old daughter (LOOK)

SEE Halle Berry, Kelly Rowland, Queen Latifa, Adele, and ALL the Hollywood stars at the Oscars (PHOTOS)

LOL? University student accused of turning girl into snake for rituals (PHOTOS)

SNAPSHOT: Janet Jackson brings sexy back with braids in Milan

No kidding: Top UK university invites students to take cocaine as part of study

Nigerian girl may have poured acid on herself – UK Police (VIEWER DISCRETION)

Winter has come: SEE trailer of ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 3 (WATCH)

Wicked: Mom arrested for covering 8-year-old son’s face with duct tape (PICTURED)

#WeAreShocked: Former Anambra governor, Ezeife says Nigeria has derailed

Opinion: As 2015 beckons – lessons from the blunders of 1959, 1979 and 1999

When President Jonathan hosted Brazil’s President Rousseff at Aso Rock (PHOTOS)

Jealous maybe? Kanye West disses Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake collabo (WATCH)

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