Woman, 22, given two life sentences for allowing professor, 49, to have sex with her five-month-old daughter. Tessa L. Vanvlerah met professor online when they swapped child porn. She allowed him to come to her house on several occasions to have sex with both her and her baby. He was sentenced to 37 years in... Read More
This is the first image of Jacintha Saldanha, the nurse who was found dead yesterday after what is believed to have been a suicide. Only three days before the death, the mother of two was tricked into transferring a prank call from two Australian radio DJs who obtained intimate details about Kate Middleton’s condition. The... Read More
by Nwilo Bura-Bari Vincent If you are young in Nigeria today you are a lucky chap. Nigeria is stupid. Its economy is f—ed. Recently, I attended the first ever Anambra Book and Creativity Festival in Awka, Anambra State, organised by the Anambra Book and Creativity Network – an initiative of Prof. Krydz Ikwuemesi, a professor... Read More
by Akan Ido The Naked Convos Series is back with series 5! TNC is an interactive event designed to create safe spaces where young people engage in open and honest conversations with an infusion of music, poetry, spoken words, amazing giveaways and other exciting activities. The Naked Convos #5 titled, ‘Straight Talk, No Chaser’ promises... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Following a performance at the Graham Norton Show in London, US singer, Pink was photographed holding on to her daughter Willow as she made her way back to her hotel. Daughter Willow looked pretty and warm by a beige jacket and matching hat and Ugg boots, while rock star mum had an... Read More
by Olisakwe Ukamaka Evelyn What do we know, we women? We should be seen as sex objects- as toys to be played with, that’s the best respect you could give to a woman. Right? Not as human equals, but as objects to massage men’s ego. As a new employee in Ecobank, back in 2008, we... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu To mark International Human Rights Day, The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERS) has called upon civil society, the Nigerian Bar Association and all human rights organisations to add their voices and join in the celebration of human rights by refusing to pass into law a bill “that violates the very essence of human rights”.... Read More
by Dele Moomodu Your Excellency, please permit me to commiserate with you on the unfortunate and untimely death of your dearly beloved brother. I sincerely join other Nigerians in mourning what must have been a sad loss for you and your family in particular. As you travel back home to your tranquil village to pay... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Jennifer Hudson looked under-dressed recently on the red carpet when she was spotted wearing a granny-style sweater, tiny pair of red hot pants, teamed with tights and shoe-boots. The actress/ singer shed 80lbs to get to her goal weight but for some reason didn’t want to flaunt her new figure on the... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Alicia Keys made sure as the hostess of her charity ball she looked the most stunning in a flattering burgundy. The 31-year-old looked every inch a star as she led the way at the city’s Apollo for her Keep A Child Alive’s Black Ball in New York on Thursday, December 6. She... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo Ah, what better way to make your Saturday morning than Hollywood love on display in public? After being revealed last week as a couple, Scarlett Johansson is no longer playing coy. In these photos after they left their New York Hotel for breakfast, the 27-year-old actress damns the paparazzi and wraps her... Read More
When death comes in waves to people who look like us all, it cheapens the lives of the living; and makes cheap death probable for us all. It is very early morning in Kano city. The dawn peeps in and drives away the thick blanket of Northern sky that covered Kano through the night. I... Read More
…a lot of the civil service and political class is unproductive A few approaches to answering this good question: Anti-corruption – At this time, we need to reduce the financial reward for political officeholders to discourage “do-or-die” politics and perhaps encourage eggheads like me 😉 Economic growth – Produce more (consume less?) is the current... Read More
by Christine Hassler If you mask, medicate, or deny your feelings, you are likely to get into another relationship that will probably result in another breakup. There is no easy cure, quick fix, or pill you can take to heal faster; we all just have to go through the pain. No matter who initiates the... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo After yesterday’s sad news that Jacintha Saldanha, the hospital nurse who put a prank call through to Kate Middleton’s private nurse, was found dead in a suspected suicide on Friday morning near the King Edward VII Hospital in London, where she worked, this was almost expected. TMZ confirms that the two Australian... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Sharing a picture of your niece can be very endearing. Unless you spell it “Knees.” Then it’s just hilarious. Still, a lovely, lovely baby though.
David Cameron wants churches in England and Wales to be allowed to conduct same-sex marriage ceremonies. He said he did not want gay people to be “excluded from a great institution”, but would not force any groups to hold ceremonies in their places of worship. Ministers will reveal their response to a consultation next week.... Read More
The police in Ekiti on Friday arraigned Solomon Olasehinde, 25, before an Ado-Ekiti Magistrate’s court for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl. The prosecutor, Mr. Akinwale Oriyomi, alleged that the accused had unlawful carnal knowledge of his victim on Nov.17, 2012 at about 5:30pm at C62 Oke-Ibukun Street, Otun-Ekiti. The prosecutor said the offence was contrary... Read More
by Theophilus Ilevbare The resounding victory the Comrade Governor, Adams Oshiomhole recorded over the combined cult of fixers, godfathers and godsons who for ten harrowing years withheld the dividend of democracy from the Edo people for the grand satiation of their ancient greed and rapacious tendencies have left a bitter pill in the mouth... Read More
Two suspects, Ugochukwu Nwafor and Chidozie Okonkwo were recently arrested by law enforcement agents at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos for attempting to smuggle 2.880 kg of a substance believed to be cocaine out of the country. During the outward screening of the passengers on a British Airways flight to London, Nwafor and... Read More
Like the proverbial hunter that became hunted, an armed robbery suspect has told how he narrowly escaped death in the hands of his victim. A four-armed robbery gang had invaded the premises of a powerful politician in Lagos. The incident got to the attention of the state Commissioner of Police, Umar Manko who swiftly ordered... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo Apparently, many are yet to recover from how stealthily musician 2face Idibia has been able to manage his marital issues, especially for Nigeria’s biggerst pop star to have pulled off a ‘secret’ marriage. He got married in Lagos on February 14, this year. He explains to a Punch newspaper reporter why. “Annie is my... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Some ex-militants who claim tp be part of thr extended second phase and third phase of the amnesty project after surrendering their weapons on Friday recently sued President Goodluck Jonathan to a Federal High Court in Abuja. According to reports, this was because the ex militants were seeking to stop the expansion and... Read More
The JTF said it carried out successful operations against the insurgent group. The Joint Task Force in Maiduguri said it killed five different commanders of the insurgent Boko Haram group in the past one week in successful operations. In a statement by its spokesperson, Sagir Musa, the JTF said it killed “Abdulkareem Ibrahim – a... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Touchingly, President Goodluck Jonathan was very emotional yesterday December 7, at the burial his younger brother, Meni Innocent Jonathan. The president fought back tears during the burial procession for Meni who died November 20. The last time the president publicly displayed this rare form of emotion was at the site of the Dana... Read More
by Akan Ido Rihanna never does anything in half-measures, so when she comes public with her intention to star in her own fashion reality show you can be sure it’s a done deal. RiRi and the show Styled To Rock are coming to a Style Network Channel near you. She will choose 12 upcoming designers to... Read More
What: Burial of Chief Meni Innocent Jonathan Where: Otueke, Ogbia LGA, Bayelsa State When: Friday, December 7, 2012 Photos: State House
PSY has been taking over America with his surprise smash hit “Gangnam Style” but there’s new information on the South Korean pop star that will soon change his popularity among U.S. fans. It turns out PSY has been involved in several anti-American protest performances. According to Mediaite.com he smashed a model U.S. tank while onstage... Read More
A 14-year-old boy who was found hanging at his grandparents home is thought to be the latest victim of the ‘fainting game’. Liam Hardy – who was about to become a father – was found unconscious at the home in Sutton. He was taken to the St George’s Hospital in Tooting but died eight days... Read More
Four persons standing trial over the kidnap of the father of a former Secretary to the Delta State Government, SSG, Chief Arthur Okowa, were Friday sentenced to 45 years each, bringing the total number of the jail term to 180 years. In addition, they are to serve their jail with hard labour. However, the second... Read More