by Rachel Ogbu Somali-born supermodel, Iman attended a screening of the film Hotel Noir at Crosby Street Hotel in Manhattan, New York recently and looked like she had not aged a bit since she appeared asa guest judge on Project Runway USA in 2005. The 57-years-old mother of two upstaged women half her age on... Read More
by Isi Esene There are unconfirmed reports that Frank Edoho, the host of the popular TV quiz show, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, has married his girlfriend, Sandra Onyenaucheya. Edoho divorced his first wife, Katherine, due to irreconcilable differences is said to have married Onyenaucheya after a whirlwind romance lasting months. We say congratulations... Read More
The BBC’s director general, George Entwistle, has resigned in the wake of the Newsnight child abuse broadcast. In a statement outside New Broadcasting House in London, Mr Entwistle said: “I have decided that the honourable thing to do is to step down.” Earlier, Mr Entwistle said Newsnight’s report, which led to Thatcher-era Tory Lord McAlpine... Read More
Whether the rest of the world hates America’s guts or not, they have to admit those guys know how to run a democracy! On Wednesday, the Olympics of politics finally drew to an end as Barack Obama, candidate of the Democratic Party for the United States Presidential election retained his place as his country’s 44th... Read More
This was affirmed on Saturday as members of The Word of Life Bible Church, in Ajamimogha, Warri, Delta state, presented the Pastor with a private jet as his birthday gift. The leader of Christian community in Nigeria, who is fondly called Papa Ayo, was celebrating his birthday and his 40th anniversary on the pulpit, when... Read More
A man got justice jungle style after a suspected mob of vigilantes hacked him to death in a frenzied assault. The night before they had seen him ‘entertaining’ young girls in his caravan. Although the murder occurred in 2008, no one had been charged until an inquest yesterday revealed how Andrew Cunningham, 52, was found... Read More
A retired priest allegedly had his ear bitten off in an unholy punch-up with another retired clergyman. Father Thomas Byrne, 80, told Father Thomas Smith, 81, to pick the flesh up off the ground and put it in his pocket after the brawl on Friday in Perth, Australia, according to police. But it was only... Read More
by Akan Ido In this interview, Damilola Adegbite, who played a lead role as Telema Duke on MNet TV hit soap opera, Tinsel, talks about her exit from the series, her new movie, ‘Flower Girl’, and her plans moving forward. Watch video.
by Isi Esene Thistle Praxis points way forward for Nigeria’s public health sector We need knowledge to improve Nigerian health care sector – Thistle Praxis The third edition of Thistle Praxis Sustainable Conversation series held on Saturday November 10, 2012 at the Radisson Blu Anchorage hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos. The conversation revolved around... Read More
by Isi Esene MTV Base is on a nationwide search for a quick-thinking, music-loving newcomer to become the new Nigerian VJ (TV presenter) for the youth entertainment channel. To get a chance to participtate, prospective VJs are expected to send a brief video clip explaining why they should be selected. The clip should be sent... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Maker Faire Africa is mostly about mashing up things that already exist to create something new, better and more usable. The Maker movement – which encompasses traditional handicrafts through to cutting-edge robotics, is growing around the world with spin-off Maker Faires opening up all over the world. During this year’s exhibition, people... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu As a deliberate strategy to mitigate poverty and facilitate sustainable entrepreneurship, the Kano state government has handed out N10, 000 each as free capital to 88,000 women in the state. Only a few weeks ago the state government released N1.7 billion for the sallah celebration. The State Governor, Rabi’u Kwankwaso, said the... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu It’s hard to believe Paris Jackson’s is just 14. The King of Pop’s daughter arrived at the Mr. Pink Ginseng Drink launch party in Beverly Hills Thursday night looking all grown up in a sleek, violet gown and thick bangs brushing her eyes. Jackson who is an aspiring actress attended the party... Read More
The U.S. Postal Service is defending a mail carrier who stepped around a Denver man who collapsed and died near his front door. Dale Porch was dropped off at home last week after working the night shift for the Regional Transportation District but never made it inside. Family members say hours later, a mail carrier... Read More
by Isi Esene Lady Gaga has never been a fashion forward celebrity but she sure has a way of taking her style to new depths. Gaga was spotted here wearing a black Bandana and a Miller Lite bikini top… who does that?! Well, apparently Gaga does.
by Akan Ido This photo puts a new meaning to the phrase ‘vantage position’. Guys, don’t you just envy the young boy as he gets all the lift he needs?
A 35-year-old petty trader, Ajinatu Samuel, has asked the Agege Customary Court, Lagos, to dissolve her nine-year old union with her husband, Akinsola. The couple had an engagement ceremony and their union yielded a son. Ajinatu told the court that her husband did not take care of her and he frequently beat her. She stated... Read More
by Isi Esene The Kogi State Police Command, yesterday, announced the arrest of two members of a robbery gang who specialize in robbing banks. The two men arrested are part of a six man robbery gang from Imo State who were in Lokoja for a robbery operation. According to the state commissioner of police, Muhammed... Read More
Justin Bieber may be responsible for one more broken heart. E! is reporting the teen-idol singer and girlfriend Selena Gomez have split. This comes at the end of a week that saw Bieber, 18, making the rounds with Victoria’s Secret models after he performed at the company’s New York fashion show Wednesday. The Biebs and... Read More
by Isi Esene If you think opposition to the victory of Olusegun Mimiko’s at the polls in the just concluded governorship elections in Ondo is dead and buried, then think again. Reports say the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the Accord Party are set to contest the election results... Read More
by Isi Esene In his new single, the Kukere master, Iyanya, is asking a question many of his female fans would love to answer: “What’s you flavor?”. After stamping his feet on the music scene with Kukere and Ur waist, will he be third time lucky with his new single, Flavor? Well, let’s wait and... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu He might look a state but that has not stopped renowned reggae artiste, Majek Fashek from dissing fellow artist, Ras Kimono’s physique. Fashek, allegedly said that Kimono’s pot belly was unbecoming of a reggae artiste and recently Kimono lashed back. “Well, I would not waste more than seven words over the matter. He... Read More
by Isi Esene A robbery gang was was recently apprehended by the police in Calabar, Cross River State. Reports say the robbers specialize in dispossessing unsuspecting victims of their belongings by disguising as commercial taxi operators. The robbers were caught by a patrol team around the Mary Slessor Area of the city when they were... Read More
by Jenna Goudreau This is a relationship business. If I could turn back time, I would have invested even more in building and maintaining strong relationships with mentors, colleagues, and peers. 1. Inspiration My love for putting pen to paper started early. Before I could even read, I begged my mom to teach me. Once... Read More
What: Nigeria Fashion Week Where: MUSON Centre, Lagos When: November 9, 2012 Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa
by Rachel Ogbu Despite a woman’s cry for help, a domestic violence case was recently adjourned in Lagos. 39 year old Funmilayo Landa who had a sense of urgency in her story pleaded with the Agege Customary Court to end her two-year marriage with Toyin after she recounted how her husband often beat her and... Read More
The search for a cure to fight against malaria suffered a setback recently when a potential malaria vaccine proved only 30 percent effective in African babies. The surprisingly poor result for the vaccine, which GlaxoSmithKline has been developing for three decades, leaves several years of work ahead before a protective malaria shot could be ready... Read More
A British teenager baffled doctors by swallowing an entire toothbrush whole. The 19-year old girl said that she felt the toothbrush going down her throat and couldn’t do anything to stop it. She doesn’t have a gag reflex, which kept the brush from coming back up. Even more surprising to doctors is that they can’t... Read More
by Jennifer E. Onochie When accidents happen on this road you hear people scream, bad roads o! Bad leaders! Hey devil! But has anyone ever thought of the fact that some accidents on our roads are caused by mere mortals, without spiritual powers. When people use the vernacular saying ‘who no go no know’ it... Read More