by Akan Ido The Nigerian security apparatus which, according to observers, have so far proved inadequate to protect the lives and property of citizens might soon be stretched thinner with the emergence of a new terror group known as the Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimina fi Biladis Sudan (JAMBS), which roughly translates as Vanguards for the Aid...
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by Dele Momodu Let’s take them one by one. Why is it assumed that of all problems facing Nigerian farmers, the most acute is treatable by merely buy mobile phones for them? Fellow Nigerians, let me begin by sending you all the traditional Happy New Year greeting, and the very best wishes, even if I...
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by Akan Ido Yesterday was a sad day for the Nollywood family as actress, Bisi Komolafe who died on Monday of complications arising from a miscarriage was buried in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Komolafe, who was said to have been four months pregnant was for a few days on admission at the University College...
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Indications have emerged that soaring domestic air fares may soon crash by 33 per cent from the present average of N30,000 per hour flight to N20,000 following the return of some local airlines to business. Dana Air, which stopped operations seven months ago after the tragic crash of June 3, 2012, resumed operations on Friday...
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by Isi Esene In the final installation of D’banj’s interview on Ndani TV, the superstar artiste reveals opened up on a lot including his rumoured relationship with Genevieve Nnaji. He said, “Genevieve was my best relationships of all time… yes, there was a relationship, no one said there wasn’t.” He also spoke about Nollywood actress...
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It is often said that money can’t buy love. But trying telling that to a wealthy Indian man who splashed out £14,000 on a solid gold shirt in the hope it will attract female attention. Money-lender Datta Phuge 32, from Pimpri-Chinchwad, commissioned the shirt which took a team of 15 goldsmiths two weeks to make...
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A drunken passenger on a New York-bound intercontinental flight was duct-taped to his seat by his fellow passengers after attacking one woman and screaming the plane was going to crash. Passenger Andy Ellwood, who took a photo of the man restrained, wrote an account of the incident on his Tumblr page. ‘(Passenger) drank all of...
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by Sandy Weiner Ladies, did you spend New Year’s Eve alone, watching the ball drop on TV, surrounded by your three cats and a bowl of Häagen-Dazs Dulce de Leche? Okay, maybe you went to a fun party with friends, but when the clock struck 12, you locked lips with your cocktail, not a boyfriend?...
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“Love and Hip Hop” (yeah, we suck at knowing about TV and had to Google it, too) star Erica Mena is a model who clearly knows how to work with what she’s got. Here are three things we learned about her via, well, search engine: She recently got engaged to her boyfriend, who is actually...
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by Jesse Ford for Reach for Happy It’s a brand new day and its time to stop seeking, and find your soulmate. How would your life change if you were experiencing it with your soulmate? Take your time. You know that moment when you realize that you have met the person you will spend the...
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A 26-year-old woman was charged Wednesday with felony murder in the stabbing death of her daughter at their Detroit home just days before the girl’s ninth birthday. The mother, Semeria Greene, was also charged with one count of first-degree child abuse. Greene’s four young sons have been turned over to Child Protective Services, police spokeswoman...
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Malala Yousafzai will continue rehab at family’s temporary home nearby She will later undergo major reconstructive surgery in next few weeks She was shot as she sat on her school bus in Pakistan in October Would-be assassins couldn’t tolerate her campaign for women’s rights The Pakistani schoolgirl shot in the head by the Taliban and...
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by Isi Esene Just like the ‘Four more years’ photo with wife, Michelle, symbolized President Barack Obama’s return to the White House, another historic photo has surfaced in the wake of the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., where many innocent children were killed. Obama describes that fateful day as the worst day...
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The trend once sparked decades ago by Coco Chanel for gold-capped shoes was revived at London Fashion Week’s Autumn/Winter 13 shows. Now fashion savvy A-listers are catching on with the likes of Alexa Chung, Rihanna and Sarah Jessica Parker all embracing the look. From runway to red carpet, the trend has now gained momentum on...
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With Christmas and New Year only just over, the majority of people are doing their best to hide any festive weight gain under loose and baggy clothing. But Alexandra Burke clearly didn’t overindulge during the holidays, judging by pictures of the singer showing off her incredibly toned physique in a tiny bikini in Miami on...
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They’ve had a tempestuous on/off relationship over the last few months, confusing their fans. But it seems all is well in the world of Rihanna and Chris Brown as the pair stepped out for a Slurpee together earlier this week. After seeing in the New Year together, the couple looked relaxed and dressed down as...
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As the only female on the Django Unchained publicity tour of Europe, Kerry Washington doesn’t need to try too hard to stand out from the crowd. However, at the Rome photocall for the film on Thursday, the stunning actress went the extra mile in a very quirky dress. The 35-year-old showed off a hint of...
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After being accused of cheating by her ex Rob Kardashian, Rita Ora has taken to Twitter to once again defend herself against claims she slept with her mentor Jay-Z. The extramarital accusations were tweeted at the 22-year-old singer by Georgie Shore star Holly Hagan on Wednesday. ‘I’ve been told to say that Rita ora has...
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A routine C-section turned memorable for an Arizona doctor when his tiny patient reached out of her mother’s abdomen during delivery and grabbed his finger. The brief moment was captured by the baby’s father, Randy Atkins, who snapped a photo that has now gone viral. “The doctor called me over and said, ‘Hey, she’s grabbing...
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A never-before-seen photo of a young Princess Diana lounging with a mystery man — cryptically marked NOT TO BE PUBLISHED — is expected to fetch a hefty sum at an upcoming auction. The extremely rare picture was discovered among the Daily Mirror’s photo archive. It’s inscribed with the date 26 February 1981 (believed to...
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by Emmanuel Okubenji The Senate Committee on Petroleum (Downstream) is unhappy at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) sales report of refined products. Committee Chairman, Senator Magnus Abe, said that the NNPC failed to give a comprehensive analysis to what emanated from each refinery at the end of last year. The development took place during...
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by Emmanuel Okubenji The Country Director for the International Federation for Electoral Systems (IFES), Mr Charles Lasham, has attributed excessive spending during electioneering campaigns as one of the causes of political violence in Nigeria. Lasham said this earlier today in Abuja. He also said that the practice had also resulted in loss of lives, destruction...
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The death toll in Syria now exceeds 60,000, the United Nations says. Another 100,000 may die this year, warns U.N.-Arab League envoy Lakhdar Brahimi. About 220 were killed on Wednesday alone. “When numbers get serious, they leave a mark on your door,” goes a song by American musician Paul Simon. But in Syria those bloody...
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by Akan Ido The official press release made public by Asa Asika, former manager of artiste, Davido might have riled the young music superstar up prompting him to discreetly make his feeling known on the social networking site, Twitter. The duo have decided to keep the details of the split close to their chests but...
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Just about when we thought pop star 2face Idibia and actress Annie Macaulay were finally settling to their new life as husband and wife after last year’s surprise engagement and secret wedding, we have now confirmed that the Idibias aren’t done just yet! The lovebirds have something big up their sleeves, we’ve been told. And...
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by Funso Ajewole The Comptroller General of Nigeria Prisons Services, Zakari Ibrahim, has announced that 20 prisoners escaped from Sagamu prison on Wednesday. The authorities in charge of the Ogun Command of the Nigeria Prisons Service had declined to comment on the incident when the news first broke, but during a visit to Sagamu Prison...
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by Scott Rosenfield Skip the cookies, but chug the milk. According to a study in the International Journal of Obesity, an increased dairy intake can help you lose more weight. Researchers reviewed 14 randomized controlled clinical trials—the gold standard of studies—that examined the link between weight, body fat mass, and dairy consumption. The results: People who ate...
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by Akan Ido Rumours going the rounds that Abigail Barwuah, Mario Balotelli’s sister is pregnant for Obafemi Martins appears true. Sources say the beautiful lady is already four months into the reported pregnancy. Barwuah is presently in the country with the Nigerian football star. When delivered, this will be the Nigerian footballer’s third child, Martins...
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by Akan Ido Popular actress, Bisi Komolafe, who died at the beginning of the year due to complications arising from a miscarriage has been buried in Ibadan, Oyo State. Komolafe was buried amidst wailing from family and friends who could not bear the thought that she is finally gone. Her corpse was taken to St....
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from The Best Way Guide There’s more to proposing than coming up with original ways to pop the question. Doing it right will strengthen your bride-to-be’s assurance that she’s marrying the love of her life. Doing it wrong may lead to an ill-considered decision that both of you may regret later. Here are some tips...
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