by Ugodre Obi-Cukwu When it comes to banking in Nigeria, there is no such thing as a fair bargain for depositors. They are coerced or forced to deposit their hard earned cash into Nigerian banks at rates well below inflation rate. To make matters worse they get to borrow at more than three times the... Read More
The fact remains that there are jobs everywhere, people don’t occupy positions forever, they retire and are replaced and this cycle continues on and on. One of the things that baffle me about job vacancy pages of newspapers is the years of experience they require from applicants vying for specific positions. Unfortunately, new job seekers... Read More
Prosecutors say the German owner of the popular YouPorn and Pornhub websites has been arrested on suspicion of tax evasion. Fabian Thylmann was arrested last week on a German warrant and is currently in custody in Belgium, where he lives. Ulrich Bremer, a spokesman for prosecutors in Cologne, said Tuesday that several properties including his... Read More
by Isi Esene Its 3 days to Y! Magazine’s Annual Black Ball – and we can’t wait! The ball is a celebration of another eventful year for young trendsetters across the country. “As we have said, “Y! Magazine has kept its promise as a cultural connoisseur – presenting the best and the finest of Nigerian... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu February 14, 2013 the movie “Flower Girl” will be released into Nigerian cinemas. The filmmaker, Producer/Director Michelle Bello is best known for her award winning film “Small Boy” honoured at the African Movie Academy Awards, AMAA. “Flower Girl” is the romcom of the season about the life of a shy florist named... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu 9ice is back just in time for Christmas with this new single from his coming double album CNN and GRA. ‘Get It,’ is produced by P-Blaze with Allan B of Alapomeji records doing the recording and 9ice makes it clear that Tonto Dikeh’s backside is number one on his Santa wish list. Click to listen:... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo As we broke a few minutes ago, the 82-year-old mother to the co-ordinating minister of the economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala – who was kidnapped on Sunday – has been released. Below is a press statement from the minister’s officer on the release: I can confirm that Professor Mrs Kamene Okonjo, wife of... Read More
by Kate Douglas These survey findings provide a welcome indication that the majority of talented young Africans from among the MBA diaspora will be returning to Africa post-graduation – and more importantly, they will be starting their own businesses Seventy per cent of Africans currently studying towards an MBA at leading Western business schools will... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo We have just received confirmation from a family member that Professor Mabel Kanene Okonjo, mother of the Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been released. (READ ‘Okonjo kidnap: Army carry out raids, arrest 63’ HERE) She was released this morning after intense negotiations over the past four days. She... Read More
…the Army has gotten tired of waiting for the police in the bid to claim first prize in rescuing Prof. Okonjo, mother of our Minister of the Economy. It’s a feel good Friday today, so greetings to those of you in Lagos, especially those who will have to enjoy the Redemption Camp traffic today. You... Read More
by Dona DeZube If you turn off the lights when you leave the room, you’re killing jobs. You don’t need a crystal ball to know that in the not-too-distant future, advances in technology and changing consumer preferences will crush the careers of some people who are very happily employed at this very moment. You can... Read More
by Temitope Shittu-Alamu Gangnam style is like the latest dance in town. If you like go and disgrace yourself and still be talking konko below or even Azonto. When the song “konko below” by Lagbaja was released, I personally thought it was the best song to happen to the music industry. At-least the Nigerian one.... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo The House of Representatives Commission on Public Petitions has signalled yesterday that it is ready to order the arrest of the Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and the Group Managing Director of Access Bank Plc, Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imokhuede – whom it has invited twice over the N20bn fuel subsidy... Read More
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a manager and a housemaid for killing their boss, Alhaja Sikirat Eko, in Omole Phase 1, Lagos State. Eko was said to be running a restaurant and bar in her compound, where she lived alone with the maid. According to the police authorities, the suspects allegedly killed Eko... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo Well, that explains it. The governor of Jigawa, Sule Lamido – whose son was arrested at the Aminu Kano Airport, Kano on Wednesday – has an explanation for the thousands of dollars that have now put his son in trouble. Aminu was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) ... Read More
The Senate on Thursday, passed the supplementary appropriation bill of N161.6 billion. The amount will serve as payment for fuel subsidy to oil marketers for 2012. President Goodluck Jonathan had on Tuesday sent a request to the National Assembly to approve an additional N161.6 billion to ensure steady supply of petroleum products during the festive... Read More
by Akan Ido The search for Professor Kamene Mabel Okonjo, the 82-year-old mother of the finance minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, intensified yesterday with the arrest of 63 people for questioning over the abduction. Security personnel reportedly carried out raids in a bid to unearth clues that may lead them to the whereabouts of the minister’s mother... Read More
by Akan Ido It’s no longer news that popular Nollywood actor, Victor Osuagwu, recently married his longtime lover, Rosaline, what is news is that the actor did this in style wedding in a truck. Will this be the new trend in wedding moving forward? Will you consider doing this for your wedding? Let’s have your... Read More
by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan has promised Nigerians that his government will make remarkable improvements next year. He urged citizens to be law-abiding and eschew violence assuring that the nation will see changes in infrastructure and security in the coming year. The president reportedly said this yesterday at the Presidential Christmas Carol held at... Read More
by Isi Esene Sheyi Ganiu, 24, a suspected member of a six-man robbery gang has confessed to the police how they go about their operations in a most brutal way. Ganiu, whose robbery gang was quashed recently in Ikeja, Lagos by the police said they smoke Indian Hemp and drinks shots of local gin, popularly... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Unlike Cristiano Ronaldo, Barcelona’s Lionel Messi doesn’t need to prove doubters wrong. Truth is, he does it every in every other random game. It is practically a norm to the captive football world. Over the weekend, the diminutive Argentine broke Gerd Muller’s record of 40 years, with two clinical finishes. And just... Read More
What a dump. Not really..Hotel CasAnus has all the elements of a great weekend getaway and more. It’s cozy, familiar looking–and shaped like a giant human colon. On a small island, nestled between Antwerp and Ghent in Flanders, Belgium, this quaint structure is designed like a humongous intestinal tract, complete with an anus replica. Originally... Read More
A dad-of-three collapsed and died from a heart attack at his office Christmas party – after dancing to Gangnam Style. Eamonn Kilbride, 46, had been doing the energetic horse-riding style moves to Korean pop sensation Psy’s No1 tune with his workmates but seconds later suddenly dropped to the floor. Th tragedy occurred at an office... Read More
A Florida man accused of having sex with a miniature donkey named Doodle is protected by the United States Constitution, his lawyers say. In a motion obtained by Ocala.com and filed with Marion County court, Carlos Romero’s attorneys argue that the state’s anti-bestiality law deprives Romero of his “personal liberty and autonomy when it comes... Read More
Doctors pulled a feather from a baby’s neck Just in the neck of time. Doctors in Kansas treating a 7-month-old girl thought the child had a swollen gland, until they made a frightening discovery — a feather poking out of the baby’s neck. Initially, doctors prescribed antibiotics and sent little Mya Whittington home with... Read More
A three-year-old girl who appeared in Emmerdale has died after suffering horrific burns when her dress caught alight on a gas fire at her grandmother’s home. Sophie Firth spent nine days fighting for life in hospital after the tragic accident, but succumbed to her injuries on Tuesday. As a baby, the girl played Angelica, daughter... Read More
You’d think Kate Moss would be used to putting one foot in front of the other by now. She does get very well paid to simply walk, after all. But the model got all tangled up in her designer boots as she headed out yesterday and ended up ‘doing a Naomi’. Add a blue fur... Read More
Kim Kardashian is no stranger to making bad fashion choices, but the reality TV star will surely regret this one. The famous brunette was seen spilling over the top of her peplum skirt on Wednesday afternoon. Kim, who is currently filming her spin-off reality show Kourtney and Kim Take Miami, looked full of confidence despite... Read More
They’re never been shy about whipping off their shirts and showing off their torsos to the world. But the perma-tanned boys of Geordie Shore have taken it one step further and decided to bare all for a new raunchy photo shoot in Now Magazine. Getting into the festive spirit, the fun-loving lads had just a... Read More
Since Heidi Klum and Seal ended their marriage, the model has already stepped out in public with a new man who just so happened to be her bodyguard Martin Kirsten. But her British ex-husband has yet to become official with another woman. However, on arrival in Los Angeles from London, Seal was seen with a... Read More