Who wants to take this concoction? – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze I would suggest that the Senate while trying to perform its oversight duties should once in a while learn to look into a mirror. From the perspective of a medical researcher/practitioner, the development of a new drug takes at least a decade of intense research and trials. Each step of the journey... Read More

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January 9, 2013

Chidi Nwaonu: Sometimes a thing is just a thing (30 Days, 30 Voices)

In order for a people to survive in a harsh and aggressive environment it is necessary to accept and adapt, but in order for a people to advance and progress they need to challenge and modify. “Sometimes a thing is just what it is, a thing….when we see lightning killing people we don’t ask why,... Read More

chidi Nwaonu, development, nigeria, survival

January 9, 2013

Opinion: A note of warning to the so-called blogtivists

By Nwachukwu Egbunike Having drunk from the bowl of power, some have morphed into agenda setters, news framers, experts on all matters, and final social arbiters whose views, judgments and solutions must always prevail. The Nigeria blogosphere is increasingly becoming a political springboard for what I term blogotivisim (blogosphere-activism). With the democratization of the media... Read More

Blogosphere, Blogotivist, Nigerian

January 9, 2013

“You are doomed, may Bisi’s spirit haunt you” – Nollywood’s Bisi Komolafe’s friend lets off on her fiance (PICTURED)

A good friend of late actress, Bisi Komolafe has revealed the never before secret surrounding her untimely death. The deceased’s fiancé identified as Babatunde Ijaodola popularly called Alhaji Tunde has been blamed for hiding her until she was close to her grave. Bisi’s bosom friend who called her fiancé, Alhaji Tunde blamed him for the... Read More

January 9, 2013

Sad: How adorable conjoined twins died at the National Hospital, Abuja

by Akan Ido The conjoined twins who were born to Safiya Sani on January 3 at Mararaba Medical Centre, Mararaba Gurku in Nasarawa State have died. The twins who were who were connected in the heart, down to the abdomen and the upper side of the intestines died at the National Hospital, Abuja where they... Read More

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January 9, 2013

SPOTTED: Omotola strikes a pose with her adorable son

by Chi Ibe We came across this photo again and we’re in love – what can cheer up our day more than this undated picture of Nollywood actor, Omotola with her son. They look so, so, so adorable. Aw raised to power 10. [LOOK: SNAPSHOT: Zion Idibia, 2face’s son celebrates fourth birthday in style HERE] [LOOK: SPOTTED:... Read More

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January 9, 2013

“I have let down myself and my fans…” – Dr. Sid tells all in Twitter ‘confessional’

by Rachel Ogbu Just what the doctor recommends, a tweet a day or maybe more. A very emotional Dr. Sid recently used the social networking site, Twitter to talk about his feelings, about the Mo’ Hits split; letting his fans down and also about the MAVIN crew working hard in the studio… then some more.... Read More

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January 9, 2013

Severance pay? Jonathan pays close to N1bn to Yar’Adua family (Report)

by Akan Ido There are unconfirmed reports that the presidency has paid about N1bn to the family of late president Umar Musa Yar’Adua according to a memo reportedly obtained by an online news medium. Reports say the fund was routed through the Katsina state government where the late president once served as a governor. The... Read More

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January 9, 2013

Wow, are those Louboutins? See more photos from Tonto Dikeh’s video shoot (Behind the scenes)

by Rachel Ogbu Tonto Dikeh is working really hard this year re-inventing herself. Her new video ‘It’z Ova’ was directed by Moses Sneeze Inwang and Gbaymee Phillips. She plans to shoot the video for her other song – ‘Hi’, this weekend. See more photos below:

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January 9, 2013

Blue devil: Frank Lampard is set for a move to Man Utd

Manchester United want Frank Lampard and the Chelsea star is ready to move to Old Trafford. Lampard has been told he is no longer wanted at Stamford Bridge, with his contract set to run out in the summer. United manager Alex Ferguson is convinced the veteran midfielder, 34, can still do a job at the... Read More

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January 9, 2013

Why fuel subsidy account is empty – Okonjo-Iweala

The Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Tuesday confirmed The PUNCH’s story that the Federal Government’s subsidy account with the Central Bank of Nigeria was empty, blaming the situation on technical hitches in the documentation with the CBN. Okonjo-Iweala, while briefing journalists in Abuja, said the transfer of funds meant for fuel subsidy payments... Read More

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January 9, 2013

Blood transfusion: “It is better she dies…” – Jehovah’s Witness parents adamant as police officer dies

by Rachel Ogbu Grace Timothy, a police corporal, assigned to the Wuse Zone 3 Police Division in Abuja, died on Monday January 7, at the National Hospital after rejecting blood transfusion. Timothy who was a member of the Jehovah witness, died because her family refused to consent to her having a blood transfusion, a belief... Read More

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January 9, 2013

Pastor allegedly abducts another man’s wife for ‘spiritual guidance’

A 42-year-old pastor, Peter Ododa of the Holy Family Prayer Ministry, New Karu, Nasarawa State, yesterday appeared before Justice Vincent Gwahenba of Mararaba Upper Area Court for the alleged abduction of one Grace Okpara. Counsel to Mr. Nnamdi Okpara, the complainant and husband of Grace, Mr. Sunday Ijiga, told the court that the accused abducted... Read More

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January 9, 2013

IGP blames Nigeria’s security challenges on ‘oil politics’

Mohammed Abubakar, the Inspector General of Police has blamed the current insecurity problem in the country on the inordinate scramble for the dividends of Nigeria’s oil wealth. The IGP said this yesterday at the welcome address delivered at the opening ceremony of a two-day national summit on “Security Challenges in Nigeria” with the theme, “Addressing... Read More

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January 9, 2013

Stalemate: PDP fails to produce BoT Chairman, OBJ absent [DETAILS]

by Isi Esene Contrary to some reports, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees chairman failed to emerge yesterday. Several notable members of the party converged at the Banquet Hall of the presidential villa in a bid to take the next step moving forward but that objective failed to materialize despite high level politicking... Read More

January 9, 2013

Corruption: Jonathan is not doing enough – Obasanjo

by Isi Esene Former president Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday threw a challenge at president Goodluck Jonathan urging him to act decisively to stem the tide of corruption in the country. Speaking on the Cable News Network (CNN), Obasanjo said corruption is rising at an alarming rate in the country and the Jonathan administration is doing too... Read More

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January 9, 2013

“Nollywood is dead,” declares Emeka Ike, the ‘Ezekwesili of Anambra State’

by Rachel Ogbu He is a chief, some may say chief of controversy but Emeke Ike is indeed a red cap chief, in fact, the Ezekwesili in Anambra state. Some people have described Ike as a rebel for his supposed anti-progressive stand on the Actors’ Guild of Nigeria, but recently, the Imo state born actor spoke about Nollywood, why... Read More

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January 8, 2013

Is it our business? Ice-Prince and Yvonne Nwosu are in bed together (LOOK)

by Rachel Ogbu Music and fashion has always been a match made in heaven. In December, designer Yvonne Nwosu of Vonne shared a photo of her with Ice Prince on holiday in Accra. Fans have not stopped asking if there was anything going on between them. Now it seems the relationship between the designer and the... Read More

Designer Yvonne Nwosu, Ice Prince, instagram

January 8, 2013

Maternal moments: Kim Kardashian dotes on nephew, Mason – See (super-cute) photos

There’s no denying that Kim Kardashian loves kids. Over the years, the 32-year-old has been showing her gentler maternal side as she dotes on her sister Kourtney‘s son, Mason Disick. From playdates at the local zoo to shopping sprees at the toy store, Kardashian loves to spoil her nephew to no end. Now that the... Read More

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January 8, 2013

What Would Jesus say to Kim Kardashian? Pastor Ed Young asks some very strange questions

There are a lot of interesting things happening in the world. Some in the church pretend like it’s not happening and choose not to pay attention. But some pastors are right in the middle of it all, spreading God’s word in unconventional, yet effective ways. One of those people might be Pastor Ed... Read More

January 8, 2013

Hip, hip, hip… Blue Ivy is 1 year old

Blue Ivy Carter is now one year old, which is amazing, since it seems like yesterday that her mother allegedly gave birth to her. Yes, we still use the term allegedly, since there is that interesting story about how Beyonce’s baby bump mysteriously crinkled on live television. But whoever made the baby, she is adorable.... Read More

January 8, 2013

Grim future: Children born in recession more likely to join gangs, smoke “weed”, and steal

Having been present and cognitive at the time, we are all well aware of the stress and impact that the recession, which is said to have started around 2008, had on our lives. On top of what we have experienced since then, a new study suggests that impact from the recession is still affecting us... Read More

January 8, 2013

Just tragic: Rapper live-tweets just before his apparent suicide (PICTURED)

Rapper Freddy E died on Jan. 5 of what is presumed to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Seattle rapper Freddy E died on Jan. 5 of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The 22-year-old, whose real name is Freddy E. Buhl, was an aspiring rapper with a popular YouTube program called “Jerk TV.” He also... Read More

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January 8, 2013

Couple in trouble after authorities found 300 animals living in their home, 4 were dead

A southwest Florida couple have been charged with animal cruelty and child abuse after authorities responding to a call about a missing child discovered 300 neglected animals in their home, including three dead rats and a dead hamster. Pinellas County Sheriff’s officials responded to the Oldsmar home Sunday after receiving a call from Jeffrey O’Neil... Read More

January 8, 2013

We can’t believe he was once the ‘sexiest man alive’ (LOOK)

It was the star-studded premiere of his new movie Gangster Squad. But as Nick Nolte arrived on the red carpet in Hollywood on Monday, he looked like he’d rather be in bed. Not really red carpet attire: Nick Nolte sported a dressing gown to the premiere of Gangster Squad in Hollywood on Monday Nick,... Read More

January 8, 2013

Getting set: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West reportedly spend $11m on Bel Air mansion (LOOK)

With a baby on the way, it only makes sense Kim Kardashian and Kanye West would be looking to move in together. The happily unmarried couple has reportedly purchased an $11 mansion in Bel Air, Calif., according to TMZ.com. Kardashian, 32, and West, 35, are said to be renovating the 10,000 square-foot property. The space... Read More

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January 8, 2013

Nightmare: Mum is awoken by cat to find a 6 foot python wrapped around her 2-year-old’s arm (PHOTOS)

An Australian woman was awoken by her hissing cat early Sunday to find a python wrapped around the arm of her 2-year-old daughter. Tess Guthrie, a 22-year-old from Lismore, New South Wales, said the 6-foot pytho was wrapped three times around her daughter’s arm. “I thought I was having a nightmare,” Guthrie told a local... Read More

January 8, 2013

To the next level: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West buy a $11.1 million mansion in Bel-Air

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West appear to be preparing a home fit for a little prince – or princess. The pair have bought an $11million mansion in Bel Air, where they will set up home together for the first time. The soon to be parents are now the proud owners of a 10,000-square-foot home in... Read More

January 8, 2013

Hard luck: Man lucky enough to $1m lottery gets killed by cyanide poisoning (PICTURED)

A Chicago man who won $1 million in the lottery and then dropped dead a month later was poisoned, cops say. Urooj Khan, 46, hit the jackpot last June on a scratch-off ticket he bought at a 7-Eleven on the city’s north side, according to local reports. The hard-working Indian immigrant, who owned three dry... Read More

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January 8, 2013

Want a perfect 6-pack? The secret is out in a 12-week programme [DETAILS]

If your New Year’s resolutions include losing weight, adding muscle and looking and feeling fitter, happier and healthier then you don’t need to spend hours pounding the pavements or even give up your favourite foods. Joe Warner, the deputy editor of Men’s Fitness, the UK’s best-selling fitness lifestyle magazine, went from flabby, out-of-shape man to... Read More

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Who wants to take this concoction? – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze

Chidi Nwaonu: Sometimes a thing is just a thing (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Opinion: A note of warning to the so-called blogtivists

“You are doomed, may Bisi’s spirit haunt you” – Nollywood’s Bisi Komolafe’s friend lets off on her fiance (PICTURED)

Sad: How adorable conjoined twins died at the National Hospital, Abuja

SPOTTED: Omotola strikes a pose with her adorable son

“I have let down myself and my fans…” – Dr. Sid tells all in Twitter ‘confessional’

Severance pay? Jonathan pays close to N1bn to Yar’Adua family (Report)

Wow, are those Louboutins? See more photos from Tonto Dikeh’s video shoot (Behind the scenes)

Blue devil: Frank Lampard is set for a move to Man Utd

Why fuel subsidy account is empty – Okonjo-Iweala

Blood transfusion: “It is better she dies…” – Jehovah’s Witness parents adamant as police officer dies

Pastor allegedly abducts another man’s wife for ‘spiritual guidance’

IGP blames Nigeria’s security challenges on ‘oil politics’

Stalemate: PDP fails to produce BoT Chairman, OBJ absent [DETAILS]

Corruption: Jonathan is not doing enough – Obasanjo

“Nollywood is dead,” declares Emeka Ike, the ‘Ezekwesili of Anambra State’

Is it our business? Ice-Prince and Yvonne Nwosu are in bed together (LOOK)

Maternal moments: Kim Kardashian dotes on nephew, Mason – See (super-cute) photos

What Would Jesus say to Kim Kardashian? Pastor Ed Young asks some very strange questions

Hip, hip, hip… Blue Ivy is 1 year old

Grim future: Children born in recession more likely to join gangs, smoke “weed”, and steal

Just tragic: Rapper live-tweets just before his apparent suicide (PICTURED)

Couple in trouble after authorities found 300 animals living in their home, 4 were dead

We can’t believe he was once the ‘sexiest man alive’ (LOOK)

Getting set: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West reportedly spend $11m on Bel Air mansion (LOOK)

Nightmare: Mum is awoken by cat to find a 6 foot python wrapped around her 2-year-old’s arm (PHOTOS)

To the next level: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West buy a $11.1 million mansion in Bel-Air

Hard luck: Man lucky enough to $1m lottery gets killed by cyanide poisoning (PICTURED)

Want a perfect 6-pack? The secret is out in a 12-week programme [DETAILS]

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