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) a lifeline when his business was in the brink of collapse. “Is it by his pure water business that he’ll be able to come and... Read More
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 when I received the news of the passing away of Alhaji Lamidi Onaolapo Adesina, fourth governor of Oyo State after Chief Bola Ige, Dr. Omololu... Read More
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 a woman who got married before the age of eighteen, your marriage faces a 48 percent likelihood of divorce within ten years. Age matters. Study... Read More
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 and you need to tackle the problem head on. Do you feel like you’re stuck in a relationship rut but aren’t sure whether things will... Read More
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 with his estranged wife, Toni Payne.
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 people get sleep apnea. Getting a good night’s sleep is important to be healthy. However, a number of problems can prevent us from having a... Read More
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 second award in just two weeks after the African Film Festival big win where he was crowned the African Actor of the Year. Benjamin who... Read More
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 house at Alagolo area, Oja Oba, Ibadan reportedly threw her baby into the well at about 8.30p.m on Monday, November 5, after which she raised the alarm... Read More
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 simple, Nigeria’s really entertaining. The time has come for me to discuss the reshaping of the Lagosian coastline. Yes, this reshaping currently appears to be... Read More
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 news. Observers are, however, curious to know the type and specification of the much talked about private jet. An online news media has released pictures... Read More
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 recent directive, the management of the authority has ordered its junior officers to desist from arresting erring motorcycle riders and motorists in the state forthwith.... Read More
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 of one of the branches of a leading pentecostal church in the Ejigbo area of Lagos state was beaten to a pulp by a mob... Read More
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 of highly skilled professionals. It’s not news that unemployment rate has risen in the past four years, but it still hard to believe graduates in that... Read More
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 community leaders in flood affected areas of Edo and Delta States are now pleading for the Federal Government to urgently come to their aid. The... Read More
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 a can of condensed milk from your rectum – because you stuck it there in a misguided stab at self-stimulation? Sounds like fiction, but it... Read More
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 carried away especially when there is applause; easy to get comfortable and never want to leave. In fact the echoes of applause that have since... Read More
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 feet in Listerine mouthwash for 15-20 minutes, twice a day, will cure most cases of toenail fungus. Listerine contains antiseptic and disinfectant ingredients; it has... Read More
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 work until the age of 70, be saddled with student debt until 52 and get married eight years later than their grandparents, a report says... Read More
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) staff to a state of coma. NLC president, Abdulwaheed Omar threatened that the labour union is prepared to shut all economic activities in the state... Read More
“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 the other end of the line comes a groggy voice. “Hello.” Hmmmm, I refuse to be hurt, so I continue, hey buttercups, how are you?... Read More
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 Services Group of America, co-piloting the aircraft on a flight from his ranch in northern Arizona to his home in Scottsdale, the Associated Press reports.... Read More
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 say, the boys who labeled themselves the ‘One Million Boys‘ are said to be in the habit of robbing homes of valuables in the wee... Read More
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 wake, I spend the first few minutes of consciousness mulling over a thought or idea. Yesterday I woke up and my first thought was about... Read More
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 like most people, you have a goal or a dream that is meaningful and that you want to achieve. That goal may be related to... Read More
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 after all Venice is nicknamed the ‘floating city.’ A group was photographed wearing swimwear and sitting at a table floating at the iconic submerged St... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu It was a very good night yesterday November 11, for Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber, as they received three MTV European Music Awards each. Bieber, who should be somewhat distraught after his much publicized break up last week with actress, Selena Gomez looked over the moon as he was crowned king... Read More
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 all is well. I treat you the same way now. Pen & Paper Confessions (3am Thoughts) Here I am. Feeling lost again, so maybe I’ll... Read More
by Dr. Boyce Watkins Although I encourage everyone to educate themselves as much as possible, I must warn you that the more you understand, the more frustration there is to uncover… I spoke with a formerly incarcerated man recently who told me about his experiences inside the state penitentiary. I could instantly tell that this... Read More
by Dr. Boyce Watkins A more consumer-friendly company might be able to take its time. But now that they are hardcore capitalists, Facebook is coming into your life with no Vaseline. As a result of Mark Zuckerberg caving in to the pressures of capitalism, there is going to be an urge by Facebook to follow... Read More
by David K. Williams Every single employee should be treated with respect. This doesn’t mean that their behaviours or output is always respected—but the respect you hold for that individual and their unique talents should always be clear. Many of us might dread the interpersonal relationships that occur in the workplace. This could be doubly... Read More