#DivorceDrama: “I lived in hell on earth, I caught my husband pants-down with our neighbour’s wife”

“He didn’t make love to me for eight months. After our wedding, I stayed for five years without an issue. Throughout the period, life was unbearable for me. I developed high blood pressure in the process but my husband did not feel concerned.” These were part of the testimony of a 39-year-old woman who urged... Read More

January 27, 2013

“I was exposed to booze, women, drugs, and cultism” – Apostle Anselm Madubuko confesses his past

by Akan Ido Apostle Anselm Madubuko is the General Overseer of the Revival Assembly. In this Punch Newspapers interview, the man of God speaks about his early life, his university years, and his late wife. Read excerpts below: Were there inklings while growing up that pointed to the fact that you will end up a... Read More

Anselm Madubuko, catholic, Christianity, cultism, Drugs, protestant, Religion

January 27, 2013

It’s getting scarier: 8-year-old takes a loaded gun to school [DETAILS]

A third grader was stopped in his school in Inkster yesterday after he brought a loaded gun in his bag and authorities searched him. According to the Associated Press, a spokeswoman for the school district says that the principal was tipped by a phone call before class was in session yesterday morning. The student as... Read More

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January 27, 2013

Addicted even in death: Man’s funeral procession makes stop at fast food drive thru (SNAPSHOT)

Mourners at a Pennsylvania fast-food fan’s funeral wanted him to have it his way, so they arranged for his hearse — and the rest of the procession — to make one last drive-thru visit before reaching the cemetery. David Kime Jr. “lived by his own rules,” daughter Linda Phiel said. He considered the lettuce on... Read More

January 27, 2013

The good life: Annie Idibia and daughter spotted in duck mouth kiss at the spa (SNAPSHOT)

by Akan Ido It’s a so cute seeing Annie Idibia and her daughter having a swell time at the spa getting groomed. Well, they both have to be in tip-top shape for Annie’s much anticipated wedding to international music superstar, 2face Idibia.

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January 27, 2013

Boogie men: Governor Uguaghan, Ngige do the ‘Kukere’ dance with Iyanya on stage (SNAPSHOT)

by Akan Ido The ‘Kukere‘ craze is still on, and the ‘big boys’ are fast getting a hang of it. Iyanya, the hitmaker last week performed in Asaba, Delta State where Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan and Senator Chris Ngige of Anambra displayed their nifty dance-steps on the stage. The governor sure took his performance seriously as... Read More

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January 27, 2013

Kristen Stewart Affair: Director’s wife files for divorce

by Rachel Ogbu Liberty Ross, the wife of the film director Rupert Sanders who had an affair with movie star Kristen Stewart has filed for divorce. Stewart and Robert Pattinson broke their relationship for the second time after it was claimed that Pattinson could not get over the fact that Stewart had cheated... Read More

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January 27, 2013

Royal Rumble: “Probe me if you dare” – Former Imo governor, Ohakim tells Governor Okorocha

by Nnamdi Akpa Former Imo state governor, Ikedi Ohakim has said that his conscience is clear, and so he is not afraid of a probe. Speaking at the occasion of the visit of the state executive members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to party members of Isiala Mbano, Ohakim said he wants the present... Read More

Ikedi Ohakim, Imo, PROBE, Rochas Okorocha

January 27, 2013

Chiamaka Ezekwem: Finding yourself (30 Days, 30 Voices)

We spend too much time and energy trying to outrun ourselves, comparing our achievements with those of other people; feeling inferior sometimes and too proud at other times; turning our existence into a ‘rat-race’. The beauty of life can be discovered and felt only from within. It could be how appreciative you choose to be,... Read More

Chiamaka Ezekwem, fulifilment, life, needs, self-discovery

January 27, 2013

Intimidating curves: Nicki Minaj flaunts her killer figure in raunchy TV performance (PHOTOS)

When Jimmy Kimmel invited Nicki Minaj on to his show, he must have secretly hoped that she would reveal speak about her reported feud with Mariah Carey. And as soon as the blonde rapper sat down on his sofa, plenty of juicy details about their frosty relationship came tumbling out. The singers have been at... Read More

January 27, 2013

Why bother wearing a dress? Rihanna steps out in her most revealing outfit yet (PHOTOS)

We’re starting to think that Rihanna‘s nipple ring is her favorite accessory. The 24-year-old singer and budding fashion designer brought her typical sexy outfit A-game to hot Hollywood spot Eden on Thursday night. (At the same time, presciently, Taylor Swift and Jennifer Lopez were wearing especially revealing dresses. Did they have a three-way call where they planned this?) Rihanna’s long-sleeved frock may have had sub-elbow... Read More

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January 27, 2013

“Is it your father’s money?”: Jahborne gets over 300,000 Twitter followers in just a few hours

by Rachel Ogbu Born Obinna Arinze, music artiste Jahborne has a lot to celebrate. He just released a new single off his “Street King” mixtape. He calls this ‘99 Problems’ and perhaps to mark his new release, the artiste claims to have dished out $500 on “that site.” What site? Well in a few hours,... Read More

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January 27, 2013

Opemipo Adebanjo: How knowledge increases your capacity for greatness (Y! Superblogger)

“A mind, once expanded by a new idea, never returns to its original dimensions.”- Oliver Wendell Holmes “Madam, your website is ready,” he said during the call. I was so excited because he delivered on time too. When I checked the website five minutes later however, my balloon of joy was deflated. Not only had... Read More

CMS, greatness, knowledge, Opemipo Adebanjo, Y! Superblogger

January 27, 2013

Death toll rises to 61 in bloody prison riot in Venezuela (SNAPSHOT)

by Rachel Ogbu About 61 people are dead and 120 more injured after a bloody prison riot in Venezuela. Ruy Medina, director of Central Hospital Barquisimeto said on Saturday January 26 that the number of dead from the riot at Uribana prison had risen to 61, this is an increase from the from the 50 reported killed... Read More

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January 27, 2013

Ice Prince returns with ‘Truth’ (WATCH)

by Isi Esene Ice Prince Zamani is out with a new single, ‘Truth’. The video was directed by James Mävrik Films and produced by Chopstix. Watch the video below and tell us what you think.

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January 27, 2013

Police College: New documentary shows deplorable conditions in female dormitories and toilets (WATCH)

by Isi Esene Following its much talked-about documentary on the decrepit state of facilities at the Police College, Ikeja, Lagos, ChannelsTV has released a new video exposing the state of facilities in the female dormitory and the unhealthy and inhumane conditions the police recruits are forced to live under. According to the documentary, a hundred... Read More

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January 27, 2013

Mystery trails the death of Mrs. Yellow Williams in Ogun (GRAPHIC IMAGE)

In Ososa village in Ogun State, there is a raging puzzle: Who killed Bose, a mother of two children? At her death, she was living with her third husband after two previous failed marriages. Her lifeless body was found on her matrimonial bed on January 10, 2013. It was covered with her own wrapper. Her... Read More

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January 27, 2013

Another bomb-making factory uncovered and demolished in Kaduna

by Rachel Ogbu Another bomb making factory was discovered yesterday January 25 in Rigasa, Kaduna State and immediately destroyed. Nigerian security operatives revealed that the building was housing several weapons and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)-making equipment. According to reports, armed security officials made up of the police, SSS and army, stormed the area Friday afternoon, the... Read More

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January 27, 2013

Incredible: Baby doing ‘Gangnam Style’ gets over 1 million online hits (WATCH)

by Isi Esene Psy’s ‘Gangnam Style’ definitely cuts across all ages going by this online viral video showing a 7-month-old baby doing the peculiar dance even while sitting on the floor. The video has received more than a million hits since it was posted on YouTube. We don’t know about you but this is definitely... Read More

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January 27, 2013

Simon Kolawole: Corruption and the Nigerian Project

by Simon Kolawole Why are government officials corrupt? There are broadly two motivating factors: poverty and greed. There are those who are corrupt because they are poor. There is no way their salaries can pay their bills. The other side is greed. What is corruption? Ask a typical Nigerian, and the response is likely to... Read More

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January 27, 2013

#FaithNaija: Financial stress? Why not go into partnership with God to become more profitable?

by Rachel Ogbu Millions of Nigerians live on less than a dollar a day so its common place to see a lot of people depressed and stressed about money difficulty. It’s good to know you are not alone and trusting God could help alleviate the situation. ‘…I am the Lord…who teaches you to profit…’ Isaiah... Read More

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January 27, 2013

Fraud: Nigerian faces jail term in the UK for creating false child identities (PICTURED)

by Rachel Ogbu Azu Akpom, Nigerian-born father of three faces a long jail sentence after he was found guilty of issuing false birth certificates to a gang of African fraudsters who stole at least £4million from taxpayers over 20 years in Britain. Akpom provided fake certificates to the head of the gang who then created... Read More

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January 27, 2013

2015: Opposition merger partners consider Nasir el-Rufai and Nuhu Ribadu

by Akan Ido There are indications that Nigeria’s opposition parties are in a frantic search for a young Northerner with a pan-nigerian outlook to be fielded in the 2015 elections. Sources say this represents some sort of a back-up plan considered by the merger partners should former military president and leader of the Congress for... Read More

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January 27, 2013

Oby Ezekwesili: The wealth and poverty of a nation – Who will restore the dignity of Nigeria? (Part 1)

Resource wealth has tragically reduced your nation- my nation- to a mere parable of prodigality. Nothing undignifies nations and their citizens like self-inflicted failure. The wealth and poverty of a nation – Who will restore the dignity of Nigeria? Being a speech by Dr. Oby Ezekwesiliat the 42nd Convocation Lecture of the University of Nigeria,... Read More

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January 27, 2013

Just terrible: Man allegedly kills his mother in Kwara

by Chi Ibe Villagers of Isanlu-Isin in Kwara experienced two tragedies on Friday January 25 after two elderly women died dreadfully. Reports believe a mentally ill man clubbed his mother to death with an axe and her best friend died of shock after hearing the news. According to sources, Taye Ibiwoye had complained to the... Read More

Kwara State, man kills mother, mentall illness, Murder

January 27, 2013

3rd Mainland Bridge accident: Driver identified, discharged from hospital

by Akan Ido Shola Oladimeji, the 53-year-old lone driver whose car, a gold-cloured Toyota Sienna with number-plate, EKY974BB, plunged into the Lagos Lagoon at a few minutes past 10am on Saturday has been discharged from hospital. Oladimeji was reportedly rescued by fishermen within the vicinity of the accident and was immediately rushed to the Lagos... Read More

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January 26, 2013

Car EXPLODES at gas station while owner fills up (WATCH)

The driver of a pickup truck in southern Iran was nearly killed when his car exploded at a gas station while he was filling up, a wild new video shows. Los Angeles TV station KTLA said the driver was filling his tank with compressed natural gas, which burns cleaner than conventional gasoline, when the blast... Read More

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January 26, 2013

#ThingsPeopleEat: Japanese restaurant uses DIRT as the main ingredient for its expensive dishes (LOOK)

While most chefs work hard to make sure no dirt winds up in their food, at French restaurant Ne Quittez Pas, in Tokyo, Japan, dirt is actually used as a key ingredient. Mind you, this isn’t just any kind of dirt. It’s a special black soil from Kanuma, Tochigi Prefecture, that’s actually been tested for safety, but... Read More

January 26, 2013

Celibacy: Married father of 3 gives up sex to join the priesthood (PICTURED)

John Cornelius will be ordained a Roman Catholic priest this weekend — and with the blessing of his wife they’re giving up their sex life. Cornelius, a father of three, will become the first married Roman Catholic priest in New York — and Sharyl, his wife of 33-years, has agreed to the whole celibacy thing.... Read More

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January 26, 2013

Fight back: Women given knives by religious group to fend off rapists

India’s radical Hindu nationalist party governing Mumbai has handed out kitchen knives and chili powder to women following a gang rape in the capital New Delhi that ignited a national debate on the best way to tackle sex crimes. The Shiv Sena party, an ally of the main opposition BJP, said it had handed out... Read More

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#DivorceDrama: “I lived in hell on earth, I caught my husband pants-down with our neighbour’s wife”

“I was exposed to booze, women, drugs, and cultism” – Apostle Anselm Madubuko confesses his past

It’s getting scarier: 8-year-old takes a loaded gun to school [DETAILS]

Addicted even in death: Man’s funeral procession makes stop at fast food drive thru (SNAPSHOT)

The good life: Annie Idibia and daughter spotted in duck mouth kiss at the spa (SNAPSHOT)

Boogie men: Governor Uguaghan, Ngige do the ‘Kukere’ dance with Iyanya on stage (SNAPSHOT)

Kristen Stewart Affair: Director’s wife files for divorce

Royal Rumble: “Probe me if you dare” – Former Imo governor, Ohakim tells Governor Okorocha

Chiamaka Ezekwem: Finding yourself (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Intimidating curves: Nicki Minaj flaunts her killer figure in raunchy TV performance (PHOTOS)

Why bother wearing a dress? Rihanna steps out in her most revealing outfit yet (PHOTOS)

“Is it your father’s money?”: Jahborne gets over 300,000 Twitter followers in just a few hours

Opemipo Adebanjo: How knowledge increases your capacity for greatness (Y! Superblogger)

Death toll rises to 61 in bloody prison riot in Venezuela (SNAPSHOT)

Ice Prince returns with ‘Truth’ (WATCH)

Police College: New documentary shows deplorable conditions in female dormitories and toilets (WATCH)

Mystery trails the death of Mrs. Yellow Williams in Ogun (GRAPHIC IMAGE)

Another bomb-making factory uncovered and demolished in Kaduna

Incredible: Baby doing ‘Gangnam Style’ gets over 1 million online hits (WATCH)

Simon Kolawole: Corruption and the Nigerian Project

#FaithNaija: Financial stress? Why not go into partnership with God to become more profitable?

Fraud: Nigerian faces jail term in the UK for creating false child identities (PICTURED)

2015: Opposition merger partners consider Nasir el-Rufai and Nuhu Ribadu

Oby Ezekwesili: The wealth and poverty of a nation – Who will restore the dignity of Nigeria? (Part 1)

Just terrible: Man allegedly kills his mother in Kwara

3rd Mainland Bridge accident: Driver identified, discharged from hospital

Car EXPLODES at gas station while owner fills up (WATCH)

#ThingsPeopleEat: Japanese restaurant uses DIRT as the main ingredient for its expensive dishes (LOOK)

Celibacy: Married father of 3 gives up sex to join the priesthood (PICTURED)

Fight back: Women given knives by religious group to fend off rapists

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