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We’re getting worried: 24-hours after, and no news yet from kidnapped Nikiru Sylvanus
by Rachel Ogbu Government officials in Imo state are currently holding their breath while security officials search for clues to find allegedly kidnapped Nollywood actress and Special Assistant to the…
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Yes, I’m single and childless, deal with it!
by Melanie Notkin I know what you're thinking. I can read it on your face... the distracted smile, the unconvincing nod, the slightly furrowed brow... You're trying to figure out…
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7 Ingredients of a healthy relationship
byMargaret Paul, Ph.D. When I was 20 years old, I was a very unhappy young lady. I went into psychoanalysis -- on the couch four days a week for four…
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WATCH: Wyclef Jean joins Fuse ODG in ‘Antenna’
by Rachel Ogbu Fuse has released the highly anticipated video for his single, Antenna and it features Wyclef Jean. The video showcases awesome dance moves with a twist on the…
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LOOK: Genevieve Nnaji goes casual, but she’s still gorgeous
by Rachel Ogbu Nigerian superstar Genevieve Nnaji was recently photographed in Abuja attending the launching of MUD ‘s new studio at the Bloomsbury Plaza in Abuja. Nnaji who is the brand…
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Stop lying! And the 9 other mistakes you’re making on LinkedIn
You know the truth. You’re simply not yourself online. As TV journalist Lisa Ling said recently, “Facebook is the life that we want people to believe we lead.” On…
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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Military aircraft are not supervised by us – Stella Oduah
The Minister of Aviation, Princess Stella Oduah Sunday described the crash that killed the Kaduna State Governor and General Azazi alongside four others as unfortunate and regrettable. The Minister wrote…
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Chelsea wins, Messi breaks record – The top 10 sporting moments of 2012
by 'Ifreke Inyang It has been another great year in Sports. Whether it in Tennis, Basketball, Football or Athletics, the intensity, drama and suspense, held us helplessly captive. Great feats…
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Gunmen kill two policemen in Maiduguri this morning
Armed men stormed Pompomari, a community in Maiduguri metropolis, early hours of Monday killing four people including two police officers. Residents of the area told PREMIUM TIMES that the attack…
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“I will kill you”: An American mother shares the gripping story of her 11-year-old mentally ill son
by Liza Long "Michael," the author's son Friday’s horrific American national tragedy -- the murder of 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut --…
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My last moments with him were “blessed” – Yakowa’s widow pays tribute
by Rachel Ogbu Amina Yakowa, wife of the late Governor of Kaduna state, Patrick Yakowa, has said that her last moment with her husband was a “blessed one”. However, she said…
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Ijeoma Nwogwugwu: NLC keeps missing the point
by Ijeoma Nwogwugwu ...what should preoccupy the NLC is how the federal government can cut its wage bill without causing social upheavals and throwing more people into the…
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SNAPSHOT: Nollywood actress, Ngozi Nwosu doesn’t look too good
Ngozi Nwosu (L) Looking Healthy & Full Of Life. The Now Frail Actress (R) In The Middle Supported by Seun Oloekuteyi Nollywood actress, Ngozi Nwosu was recently spotted on the…
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‘Okada’ rider arrested for stabbing passenger to death
Okada man simply identified as Igali has been arrested by the Lagos state Police force for stabbing to death a father of two, Demola Talabi. The Police said the man…
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Uh-oh: Miss Guyana falls down on stage at Miss Universe event (PHOTOS)
by Rachel Ogbu The Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, Isabella Ayuk was in full form at the early stage of the Miss Universe competition at the Planet Hollywood Resort and…
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SNAPSHOT: Noble Igwe, (aggressively) Igbo and proud for the red carpet
by Rachel Ogbu This photo from publisher and entertainment entrepreneur Noble Igwe's Instagram page just shows how proud he is to be an Igbo man. Bling check, red cap…
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Yay or Nay? We can’t make up our minds about Toke Makinwa’s outfit to the Y! Magazine ball yesterday (LOOK)
by Rachel Ogbu Dresses can be tricky these days with all the new cuts and sheer materials flying around. Toke Makinwa’s dress is pretty, edgy, but em, tricky. She looks good……
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Ross Alabo-George: I remember General Azazi’s final hour
by Ross Alabo-George The General was a towering man. Dressed in a grey striped French suite and black shoes, I watched him walk in his usual calculated steps it was…
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Gov. Chime is not dead – Enugu Gov’t
by Hauwa Gambo Rumours intensified over the weekend that Sullivan Chime, the Enugu governor who has been abroad for many weeks now with no information as to his health or…
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“It is indeed an act of stupidity” – Lawyers condemn payment of N50m pension to Ibori
by Hauwa Gambo Reactions have trailed the payment by the Delta government of N50 million into the account of James Ibori, who was former governor of the state. It would…
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“Bodies were burnt beyond recognition” – Eye-witnesses recount the last moments of crashed helicopter
Naval pilots – Commander Murtala Daba and Lt. Adeyemi Sowole – tried in vain to land the helicopter which crashed on Saturday at Okoroba community in Nembe Local Government Area,…
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I regret not praying with my husband before his trip – Yakowa’s wife
Widow of the late Kaduna State Governor Patrick Yakowa, Amina, said in Kaduna on Sunday that her worst regret was not praying with her husband before he embarked on his…
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6 brutal reasons why you are not yet married
by Tracy McMillan You want to get married. It’s taken a while to admit it. Saying it out loud — even in your mind — feels kind of desperate,…
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“Please Nigerians pray for her!” – Actress Nkiru Sylvanus kidnapped today
Nollywood actress Nkiru Sylvanus has reportedly been kidnapped in Owerri, Imo State along with her personal assistant this morning, December 16, 2012. Sylvanus, who is the Special Assistant on public…
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Wow! 1882 $5 note called Brown Back sells for $101,790 (PHOTO)
Talk about inflation. A $5 "brown back" national bank note from 1882 just sold for an eye-popping $101,790, according to Bonhams. The bill barely resembles the kind of money that is…
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Can’t get it up? Erectile dysfunction could be sign of something deadly
Concerns around erectile dysfunction typically focus on a man's inability to have sex. As serious a problem as this is, studies point to a more devastating issue that could be behind having…
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Meet the ‘Jailhouse Triplets’: 21-year-olds have all ended up jailed in the same facility (PHOTOS)
Holiday family reunions are a tradition in many American households, but for a set ofMichigan triplets, this year's brotherly get-together may be taking place in a rather bleak setting: behind…
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Meet new Guinness World Record holder for the world’s longest nails, 18 inches (LOOK)
Chris Walton, also known as “The Duchess” is the new Guinness World Record holder for the world’s longest nails. This is one of those things you cannot help but stare.…
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R&B singer Trey Songz arrested for assaulting a striper with a ‘wad of cash’
Hip-hop artist Trey Songz tried to throw money at a problem at a Queens strip club — and got busted on an assault rap. The 28-year-old musician allegedly tossed…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy