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January 11, 2013

PDP power tussle: Governors defy Jonathan, insist Tukur must go [DETAILS]

Akan Ido There are indications that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors are calling for the removal of the party chairman, Bamanga Tukur against the wishes of the presidency. Sources say all efforts by president Goodluck Jonathan to dissuade them from insisting on his removal fell on deaf ears. The governors had yesterday met with... Read More
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January 11, 2013

Squareville: Peter Okoye enjoys holiday with son in San Francisco, California – See (cute) Photos

by Akan Ido After all the work, going on tour all over Africa and headlining sold-out concerts, Peter Okoye has decided to let off some steam with an holiday in the US State of California. Peter of Psquare is in San Francisco enjoying some family time with pregnant Lola Omotayo and son, Cameron. See more... Read More
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January 11, 2013

“My husband is gone” – Tears as bus driver allegedly killed by LASTMA officials is buried

The 54-year-old commercial bus driver, Isaac Popoola, who was allegedly killed by men of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, was on Thursday buried in his residence on 16 Ojo Ogundana Crescent, Akowonjo, Lagos. Family members and friends especially bus drivers and conductors thronged his residence to pay their last respects. Prayers were also offered... Read More
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January 11, 2013

Sad: Female ‘learner’ driver arraigned for killing corps member; “He was busy pinging,” she says

The police in Ogun State on Thursday arraigned a 52-year-old woman, Kehinde Olubanke, before an Abeokuta Magistrate’s Court for allegedly crushing a 28-year-old youth corps member, Egbe Ogbu, with her car. The Prosecutor, Inspector Anabel Emmanuel, told the court that the accused committed the alleged offence on January 8 while driving along the Ogun Secretariat... Read More
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January 11, 2013

Charles Soludo, others grilled by the EFCC over currency scam, to face prosecution soon

by Isi Esene The former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Prof. Charles Soludo was yesterday night picked up by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over a controversial contract he allegedly awarded to an Australian firm for the printing of polymer currency notes while he waas head of the... Read More
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January 10, 2013

Prof. Charles Soludo arrested by the EFCC in Abuja

Former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Prof Charles Soludo, was Thursday arrested  by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC). He was picked up from his Abuja residence, a source in EFCC confirmed to Vanguard. Vanguard gathered that Soludo’s arrest was in connection with the controversial contract he awarded for the printing of polymer... Read More
January 10, 2013

Hottest divorcee ever? Former Mrs. Tiger Woods shows off perfect bikini body in the Bahamas (PHOTO)

Hottest divorcee ever? Elin Nordegren was spotted enjoying the sand and surf in the Bahamas on Sunday Jan. 6. The Swedish-born former model, famous around the world as ex-wife to Tiger Woods, showed off her incredible figure in a a skimpy black-and-silver string bikini; strolling on the sand, the blonde beauty capped off the sexy... Read More
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January 10, 2013

The Kardashian curse? Kanye West’s popularity in peril following Kim’s pregnancy – See Graph

Kanye West’s popularity is in peril, according to new survey data.   Last week, we asked whether Kanye West’s popularity was at risk of decline, now that girlfriend Kim Kardashian is pregnant with their baby. A so-called “Kardashian curse” sounds silly, of course, but not when real data taken from Nielsen showed a dramatic drop... Read More
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January 10, 2013

We are loving Uche Jombo’s mum! Nollywood actress launches new movie in style (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido Popular actress, Uche Jombo-Rodriguez was recently in Abiriba, Abia State to screen her movie, ‘A Mother’s Fight’. To honour her mother, the lead actress in the movie was named after Uche’s mother, Ngozi. See photos from the screening and watch the trailer below:       ‘A Mother’s Fight,’ – The trailer.... Read More
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January 10, 2013

Is this the ‘Real Omotola’? You decide (WATCH)

by Isi Esene Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is finally out with her reality TV show, ‘The Real Me.’ In the first episode, Omotola stormed Ghana and shows us a little of her itinerary in the West African country with her adorable son and husband, Captain Ekeinde. In the second episode, things get a little... Read More
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January 10, 2013

How sad: Saudi Arabia beheads teenage housemaid for murdering baby in her care, she claimed innocence

A maid convicted of killing a baby has been beheaded in Saudi Arabia, despite being only 17 at the time of the crime. Rizana Nafeek was beheaded by sword in Dawadmy, near the capital Riyadh, on Wednesday morning. The execution went ahead despite years of international appeals from Miss Nafeek’s family and human rights groups.... Read More
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January 10, 2013

Nigerian jailed in Ireland for driving to the immigration office without insurance

by Chidi Okoye A Nigerian national, John Okoro, has been jailed in the Ireland’s city of Galway for persistently driving without insurance while knowing he was disqualified. Okoro, father of five, was jailed for ten months. The 44 year old Business student appeared before Galway District Court charged with driving without insurance on June 8... Read More
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January 10, 2013

Actress outshines everyone in PERFECT glamourous gold and black dress (LOOK)

Naomi Watts made a stunning transformation. The Australian actress stopped the press at the People’s Choice Awards on Wednesday night with her glamorous turn on the red carpet. Naomi was a breathtaking blend of sexiness and elegance in her Alexander McQueen ensemble which featured a backless gold top with gem encrusted collar and her floor-length... Read More
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January 10, 2013

Not again: How man, 35, was killed by a policeman just a few weeks to his wedding in Ibadan

by Akan Ido There are reports of another case of extra-judicial killing as 35-year-old man, Olusola Adegbegha, was reportedly killed on Tuesday by a policemen attached to the Mokola Police Division in Oyo State. The victim’s brother, Sunkanmi Owoeye, narrated the story to reporters saying Adegbegha had left his residence at Oluyole Estate, Ibadan, where... Read More
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January 10, 2013

Just In: Nominations for the 85th Oscars are announced – Django Unchained, Lincoln, Les Miserables, Life of Pi in play

The nominations for the 85th Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning. The nominees for best picture are “Argo,” “Django Unchained,” “Life of Pi,” “Zero Dark Thirty,” “Lincoln,” “Silver Linings Playbook,” “Les Miserables,” “Amour” and “Beasts of the Southern Wild.” The nominees for best actor are Daniel Day-Lewis (“Lincoln”), Hugh Jackman (“Les Miserables”), Denzel Washington (“Flight”),... Read More
January 10, 2013

Are you ready? National Orientation Agency set to unveil strategy to protect social media users

by Emmanuel Okubenji The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency, Mike Omeri, has said that the Federal Government has no plan to restrict the use of social media. Speaking in Abuja earlier today, Omeri said that the social media was a lifestyle adopted by people, governments, youths and personalities, adding that it was just the... Read More
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