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TICKER: Policemen respond to distress call during robbery attack, mistakenly shoot the home owners
An employee of Access Bank Plc, Mr. Femi Badejo, and his security guard, Joshua Moses, were shot by policemen in Lagos on Saturday after they responded to a distress call…
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TICKER: Two policemen killed by armed robbers in Lagos
Two policemen lost their lives, while three others were wounded following gun battles with suspected armed robbers in Lagos on Sunday, Lagos State Police Command spokesperson, DSP Ngozi Braide, said…
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Why women are such drama queens
by Susan Walsh Women are perpetually aware that commitment in this era of delayed marriage is an amorphous thing, and it can be withdrawn at any moment by either party.…
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TICKER: Ifeanyi Uba says Cosmas Maduka runs a “pure water” business, denies fraud
The Managing Director of Capital Oil and gas, Ifeanyi Uba on Monday denied claims by the Chief Executive Officer of Cosharis group, Cosmos Maduka that he offered him (Mr Uba)…
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Opinion: Lam Adesina’s place in political history
by Demola Rewaju Nothing can however diminish the greatness of Alhaji Lamidi Adesina or erode his achievements. Incidentally, I was making my way from Kwara to Lagos through Oyo state…
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15 signs that you’ll eventually end up divorced
by Anneli Rufus A study of "partner abandonment" revealed that husbands are six times more likely to leave sick wives than wives are to leave sick husbands. 1. If you're…
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5 signs of a dead-end relationship
by RealBuzz The key to a great relationship is honesty and trust, so if your partner is sneaking around then it defeats the object of being in an intimate relationship…
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Match-Match: 9ICE strikes a pose with son, Zion (SNAPSHOT)
by Rachel Ogbu Check out 9ice and his adorable son, Zion's looking well put together in this traditional gear. Zion is growing so fast. Zion is the son he had…
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Want to sleep better at night? Shed some belly fat
by Lawrence LeBlond If you have a lot of belly fat, the lungs can’t expand as well, so it becomes harder to breathe when you’re sleeping, which is why more…
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Joseph Benjamin wins Best Actor at the Best of Nollywood
by Rachel Ogbu Joseph Benjamin, Nollywood heart-throb has received the Best Actor award for the movie – Married but Living Single - at the Best of Nollywood ceremony in Lagos. It’s his…
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Schizophrenia? 20-year-old mother throws baby into well (GRAPHIC PHOTO)
Photo: Tribune by Rachel Ogbu A 20-year-old Ganiyat Salawudeen is currently in police custody after allegedly tossing her five-month-old baby into a well. Salawudeen who lives in her mother’s family…
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Opinion: Are you not entertained: Lagos the new Monaco?
by Afam People often ask me how I can live in this country. How I can stay here for months at a time and not pine for Manchester. The answer's…
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PHOTOS: Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor’s private jet?
by Isi Esene That Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor recently got a gift of a private jet from his church members on the occasion of his birthday/40th anniversary celebration is no more…
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Spot the difference: LASTMA orders junior officers to stop arresting traffic offenders
by Isi Esene The Lagos State government appears to be taking pro-active measures to curb the perceived excesses of officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). In a…
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‘Apostle of the Most High’ paraded naked for allegedly raping an 8-year-old girl (Warning: Disturbing Photo)
by Isi Esene George Akinyele, a middle-aged man, was accused recently of having carnal knowledge of an 8-year-old girl. The man who refers to himself as the shepherd in charge…
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#3Reasons: Graduates explain why they went for the truck driver job at Dangote
by Rachel Ogbu News that about 13, 000 graduates including Masters and Ph.D. holders applied for jobs as truck drivers with Dangote group shocked a nation so desperately in need…
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Farmers cry for help after losing hundreds of hectares in Delta, Edo flood
by Rachel Ogbu Hundred hectares of yam and plantain farms have been destroyed by flood in three communities in Oshimili South and Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta. The farmers and…
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Goodness, how did those objects get there? See PHOTOS of odd x-rays
by Rachel Ogbu What goes on the human body continues to be a mystery that’s why doctors and surgeons are in business. How could you ask a doctor to remove…
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Elnathan John: How to leave the stage
This is how to leave the stage. When you are still loved, sometime before you are chased off with boos and bags of pure water. It is easy to get…
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Did you know that olive oil ‘cures’ Ezcema? 9 other home remedies we bet you didn’t know
by Beverly Jenkins Hiccups are annoying, but now you can stop them within one minute simply by swallowing a teaspoon full of dry sugar. Listerine cures toenail fungus Soaking your…
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TICKER: One third of babies born today will live to 100- Study
Long life ahead: A third of babies born today after expected to live until they are 100 thanks to improvements in living standards and medicine. Babies born this year will…
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Showdown in Sokoto: NLC threatens strike over Gov. Wammako’s alleged flogging of PHCN staff
by Isi Esene The Nigerian Labour Congress is threatening to go on strike over allegations that the Sokoto State governor, Aliyu Wamakko flogged a Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN)…
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Tope Olofin: Lagos… mega city or traffic city? (Y! Superblogger)
"My supervisor handed me a query, asking me to explain why I have become a latecomer. Is she nuts or does she use voodoo to bypass the traffic?" Ring... On…
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TICKER: 5-year-old responsible for horrific helicopter crash?
A 2010 helicopter crash that killed five people was likely caused by a 5-year-old girl who kicked the controls, according to the National Transportation Safety Board. Thomas Stewart, founder of…
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‘One Million Boys’: How a group of robbers (and rapists) terrorize Lagos (freely)
by Akan Ido A group of miscreants numbering about 40, have turned the Orile Iganmu area of Lagos into their cesspit of crime and unruly behaviour. Residents of the area…
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Opinion: Where are the young people, the ‘Twitter generation’?
by Isioma Osaje Why is it that in most spheres of life (except perhaps music) the forerunners are a few years shy of 30 and older. Every morning when I…
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6 keys to overcoming your fears and doubts
by Dr. Annette Colby The issue is not about how to avoid fear, but how to make positive decisions that boost your confidence while fear is present. If you are…
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It’s ok for some: Flood victims in Venice keep on partying (PHOTOS)
by Rachel Ogbu Venice’s main town was 70 per cent underwater reaching up to 59 inches after a heavy rainfall that swept the city yesterday but that didn’t scare tourists…
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Gangnam style rules at the MTV EMA, as Swift and Bieber win big – See (celebrity) Photos
Taylor Swift spent time posing and chatting with fellow U.S. singer Lana Del Rey by Rachel Ogbu It was a very good night yesterday November 11, for Taylor Swift…
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Gbemiro Adebimpe: Honest moments (30 Days, 30 Voices)
I feel guilty when I scribble. I treat you as I do my Lord and saviour. I go to Christ only in times of need. Neglecting Him when I feel…
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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