by Rachel Ogbu Head of the Save Nigeria Group, Pastor Tunde Bakare has joined forces with the former member of the House of Representatives, Dino Melaye, and a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai to organise another protest against corruption, greed, and ineffective leadership. The group made the call on Monday... Read More
by Isi Esene The are unconfirmed reports that actress Nkiru Sylvanus has lost her position as the special assistant to the governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, on Lagos Matters. The governor was severally criticized by observers when her appointment was made public. Observers wondered what the job description of a SA on Lagos Matter... Read More
It cannot be so bad that we throw away the baby with the bath water. Now that the knife has cut the child, do we then throw away the knife ? The state of our country has long been a cause of worry. While many still hold on tenaciously to faith, many have long given... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu John McAfee, 66, co-founder of McAfee virus software is now the prime suspect in the murder of American expatriate Gregory Faull, a local builder who was shot on Saturday at his home. Head of Belize police force’s Gang Suppression Unit Marco Vidal believes McAfee is on the run. McAfee who has been... Read More
by Isi Esene Pastor Tunde Bakare, the Convener of the Save Nigeria Group (SNG) and the pastor in charge of the Latter Rain Assembly recently spoke about the complicity of Nigeria religious leaders in the corruption and gross mismanagement of the country’s resources saying he has for long advocated that all church General Overseers should... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu It’s the 8th edition of Open Mic Theatre and the Celebration series continues this month with works from Kate Winslet, Kate Henshaw, Brad Pitt and Jim Iyke. The Celebration series kicked off at the last edition with works from Angelina Jolie, Bimbo Akintola, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Desmond Elliot. At this edition, performers... Read More
I have no problems with dance songs but when it seems every rapper is rushing to do only that in a desperate attempt to get money, then there is a problem. My romance with rap music started when I was just out of secondary school in 2001, I wasn’t doing muc. Admission didn’t come quickly... Read More
by Isi Esene Sokoto governor, Aliyu Wammako has described the Nigeria Labour Congress president’s demand for apology over the alleged flogging of a PHCN official as “misguided and absolutely disgusting”. The governor and some of his aides was last month accused of flogging the PHCN business manager in charge of the governor’s hometown in Wammako... Read More
First, there is quite obviously the silly mindset of a lot of young Nigerians have that certain jobs are beneath them. Some young Nigerians still believe their degree gives them an automatic ticket to a white-collar job in an air-conditioned office. So week before last, in response to a famous question by entertainment magnate Audu... Read More
The Federal Government on Monday ordered Bi-Courtney Highway Services Ltd., the concessionaire handling the rehabilitation of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, to complete the ongoing reconstruction work on the highway before Christmas. Tunde Ekunsunmi, Director, Public-Private Partnership (PPP), Federal Ministry of Works, gave the order while fielding questions from journalists at the end of an inspection tour of the... Read More
The Presidency on Monday confirmed that it had commenced dialogue with the violent Islamic sect, Boko Haram. It however said that the dialogue was not the type envisaged by Nigerians. “I can confirm to you that talks are ongoing at the background. But the talks are not the kinds being envisaged by Nigerians,” the Special... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Davido visited factory78tv studios during his short stop in London. Hit sat down with Adesope and Dj Lanre to break down his hit album O.B.O. and talked about the making process of the album. He cleared up internet rumours of signing to db records ( D’banj records ) and how the infamous... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Today, a 33 year old pastor was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a nine count charge bordering on obtaining money under false pretense. Pastor Henry Uhunmwagho was brought before Justice P.I. Ajoku of the Federal High Court 2 sitting in Benin City, Edo State. The first charge... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Abiodun David John Abiodun David John, 33, has been arrested for allegedly trying to hack into the bank accounts of a British engineer murdered in the Alps alongside family members. Reports said John tried to access money belonging to Saad Al-Hilli, 50, who was shot dead close to Lake Annecy, in eastern... Read More
The Lagos State government yesterday afternoon sealed off 1004 Flats, Victoria Island, over unpaid land use charges by the management of the blocks of flats. Residents and visitors to the estate were unable to drive into the complex during the period. One resident was quoted as saying that she was unable to leave her flat... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Rihanna shows off her body on the front cover of upmarket U.S. men’s magazine GQ. You could call this a hand job. For the publication’s December 2012 issue, the 24 year old raunchy singer posed completely naked, with just a jacket flung over her shoulders – and those strategically placed hands. A... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Chris Okotie, founder of the Household of God Church has discredited rumours that he plans to remarry for the third time in December. Okotie who ended his second marriage in June, due to “irreconcilable differences,” was quoted in some media reports that he intends to remarry in December since “it’s not good... Read More
by Chi Ibe People still find it unsettling that president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Ayo Oritsejafor was presented with a private jet as his birthday gift. While they talk, this photograph emerged yesterday of the man’s wife coming out of her white stretch limo. Someone’s God is not a poor God. Halleluyah!
by Isi Esene Today is the draw-day for the much publicised MTN Nigeria Ultimate Wonder Promo, the GSM operator announced Tuesday for the event which was originally scheduled for October. All eyes are on the telecoms company to see if it will make good its promise of giving out a Cessna 182 T aircraft to... Read More
by Isi Esene “You can’t ask me to tell you how Jesus Christ was born?” – Hold your sides, with comments such as this, the next few minutes will leave you dumb-founded. The managing director of Capital Oil and gas, Ifeanyi Ubah on Monday denied claims by the chief executive officer of Cosharis group, Cosmos... Read More
Mitt Romney is losing a lot of “friends” after his defeat in the presidential race last week. Newly launched website “Disappearing Romney” tracks the onetime presidential hopeful’s decline in popularity by providing graphs that illustrate his official Facebook Page’s dramatic loss of “Likes.” Take a look at a snapshot of the negative statistics (below), via... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Political party Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) has ratified the long-expected merger with Action Congress of Nigeria and the All Nigeria Peoples Party. Reports claim that the decision to merge with other parties was approved at the party’s Board of Trustees (BOT) meeting on Thursday with general Muhammadu Buhari, Nasir El-Rufai and... Read More
by Nneka Jethro-Iruobe Hope for a new day Keeps me alive Hope that tomorrow would bring more opportunities Allows me sleep Hope that life will offer me that chance I have been begging for Caused me to dream last night I have hope But when life is ready When life serves Will my teeth... Read More
These pictures show the chilling moment a sexual predator posed as a ‘Good Samaritan’ to help a drunken woman before taking her home and raping her. Ebrima Dampha, 33, was caught on CCTV as he pounced on his vulnerable victim when she passed out in a bar at four times the drink drive limit. The... Read More
An employer tortured her maid to death in an attempt to force her to become better at housework, a court heard. The Emirati woman abused the Ethiopian maid daily after she moved in during Ramadan, Abu Dhabi Criminal Court heard. She poured boiling water over the maid and tied her up with electrical wire, reported ... Read More
A mother pregnant with twins has spoken movingly about her emotional journey after one baby died during pregnancy – but may have saved her twin sister’s life in doing so. Kerry Carruthers, 32, from Truro, Cornwall was 24 weeks pregnant when one of her twin baby girls died following laser surgery to correct twin to... Read More
PRESS STATEMENT The Commission has, in recent times been inundated with several complaints from consumers, Industry Stakeholders against the various promotions offered by Telecommunications Operators. Consistent with its processes, the Commission has carefully evaluated the complaints received especially against the backdrop of sustaining the integrity of the networks, the general interest of the consumers, the... Read More
PRESS STATEMENT The Commission has, in recent times been inundated with several complaints from consumers, Industry Stakeholders against the various promotions offered by Telecommunications Operators. Consistent with its processes, the Commission has carefully evaluated the complaints received especially against the backdrop of sustaining the integrity of the networks, the general interest of the consumers, the... Read More