Ifeoma ‘Oma Areh: 5 ways to know if the Brazilian hair is truly yours

Spare me the lecture on the benefits of going au-naturel, I have heard it all; from the smug ‘that is the way you were created’ to the supposedly intellectual ‘when it comes to looks, African women suffer from a serious inferiority complex’. I am at my desk, trying to perform an honest day’s work. Then... Read More

au-naturel, Brazilian hair, dreadlocks, nigeria, styling, tangling

October 25, 2012

TICKER: That snake! You won’t believe how this guy stole credit cards

Between 2008 and 2010, Anthony Johnson spent his weekends slithering underneath movie theater seats and stealing credit cards from purses and pocketbooks, according to GreenwichTime.com Johnson and his accomplices, who were usually female, would choose chick flicks to ensure that many purse-toting women would be in attendance. They would then choose seats that allowed them... Read More

jail, Robbery, snake robbery, theatre

October 25, 2012

This calls for therapy: Meet the 44-year-old mother who breastfeeds her dog (PHOTO)

by Rachel Ogbu Meet Terri Graham, a 44-year-old mother of two from California – who breastfeeds her dog, Spider. Graham first started breastfeeding Spider when the dog started licking the teat of the bottle she had filled to breastfeed her son… And the rest is rather bizarre history. The 44-year-old mother of two who couldn’t... Read More

bizzare, breastfeeding

October 25, 2012

“Snobbish, arrogant and power-thirsty” – Afenifere attacks Tinubu

by Isi Esene The Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, has sent a message to the newly re-elected governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko, congratulating him on his victory in the October 20 elections. In a letter signed by the group’s leader, Reuben Fasoranti and Seinde Arogbofa, it said Mimiko’s re-election is a victory over “godfatherism and... Read More

Ahmed Bola Tinubu, election, governorship, Olusegun Mimiko, Ondo State, Reuben Fasoranti

October 25, 2012

Chris Brown’s messy love triangle heats up (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu Chris Brown may have broken up with girlfriend of two years, Karrueche Tran just to be with Rihanna but that’s not keeping Tran, 24, from trying to win the “disturbed” singer back. TMZ reports that Tran is adamant to reconcile with Brown, because “she never stopped loving him,” and also because she “got used to... Read More

Chris Brown, Karrueche Tran, love triangle, Rihanna

October 25, 2012

WATCH: Femi and Seun Kuti perform Fela’s songs together at Felabration

by Rachel Ogbu To mark the week-long musical celebration of the life of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti called Felabration this year, some of the hottest acts in the Nigerian Music Industry performed live on stage. But the most memorable of all performances came from sons of the Afrobeat legend, Femi and Seun Kuti with Fela’s Egypt 80 Band which was the... Read More

fela, Felabration, Femi Kuti, seun kuti

October 25, 2012

“We can not continue this way!” – Lagosians protest ‘okada’ restriction

by Isi Esene Lagosians have continued to groan under the weight of the new traffic law which placed restrictions on the operation of commercial motorcyclists on major highways in the state. Many Lagosians have now resorted to trekking long distances to get to their destinations – a proposition which has not gone down well with... Read More

babatunde Fashola, brt, buses, commercial motorcyclists, lagos, okada, traffic

October 25, 2012

PHOTOS: This is something the Nigeria Police can learn from…

by Isi Esene This photos capture the sombre scene of a triple murder in California where a mother and two of her children were brutally killed. The surviving child was later found crying but unharmed in another room. Here we see a sheriff’s deputy cradling the 6-month-old survivor. These photos aptly reflects the kind of... Read More

california, Murder, photos, Survivor, violence

October 25, 2012

TICKER: Mali’s back in the African Union

The African Union (AU) has lifted Mali’s suspension from the bloc and said an African plan for military intervention to help the country reclaim territory from Islamist fighters would be ready within weeks. The organisation suspended Mali’s membership in March; days after mutinous soldiers staged a coup against then-President Amadou Toumani Toure, and said it... Read More

African Union, mali, Suspension

October 25, 2012

Photo of the Day: Ladies, who’s your daddy?

by Isi Esene If this HIV/AIDS awareness sign doesn’t get the message across, then all hope is lost, no? This is a poignant message for discerning ‘Aristos‘, but bad news for ‘Sugar daddies‘ who now have to talk to the hand.

AIDS, hiv, sign, Sugar daddy

October 25, 2012

“Go to emergency wards and see what ‘okada’ has caused” – Fashola

By Rachel Ogbu Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola has asked everyone to build a consensus that the idea behind the new traffic law was to make sure life and assets of every resident of Lagos and their businesses were protected. Recently speaking on the topic “Freedom from Fear” in relation to law and order in... Read More

governor fashola, lagos transport, okada

October 25, 2012

Wonders: Policemen tried to rob us – Bureau de change operators

by Hauwa Gambo Some bureau de change operators on Allen Avenue in Lagos have accused four policemen of attempting to rob them. Speaking to Punch on Wednesday, the operators said the policement, who were not in uniform, stormed the bureau de change section of Alade Market, pretending they wanted to change some foreign currency into... Read More

bureau de change, police

October 25, 2012

TICKER: #InCaseYouMissedIt: Sokoto governor flogs PHCN manager with ‘koboko’ until he is unconscious

Governor of Sokoto State, Northwest Nigeria, Aliyu Wamakko, has allegedly flogged a manager of Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, for failing to supply electricity to his community. Premium Times, an online news portal reports that the governor flogged the manager and ordered his security officials to assault two other PHCN staff. The management of... Read More

PHCN, Sokoto

October 25, 2012

“A great honour” for Nigeria: GEJ congratulates Cardinal Onaiyekan

by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan has sent a congratulatory message to Bishop John Onaiyekan on his recent elevation to the position of Cardinal of the Catholic Church by Pope Benedict XVI. In his statement made public by Reuben Abati, the special adviser to the president on media and publicity, Jonathan said this elevation clearly... Read More

Cardinal Olorunfemi Onaiyekan, Goodluck Jonathan, nigeria, Pope Benedict, reuben abati, Vatican

October 25, 2012

TICKER: Lagosians trek as ‘okada’ ban, fuel scarcity bite harder

With the restriction of okada on some routes and the worsening fuel scarcity in Lagos State, many Lagosians who were stranded trekked to their destinations on Wednesday. Also, motorists were held up for hours following gridlock on most major roads. Lagos-Ibadan Expressway towards Seven-Up, Yaba, Iyana Ipaja, Ikorodu Road, Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, Oba Akran... Read More

Fuel, okada

October 24, 2012

#PublicHolidayGossip: “Be my guest, ‘baaaaastard'” – Blogger writes Jim Iyke a vicious letter

by Isi Esene Gather round the water cooler – we have gist! It’s no longer news that actor (and failed musician) Jim Iyke, recently discovered he has an 11-year-old son he never knew, the news is that following the expose uncovered by blogger and Encomium reporter, Stella Dimoko-Korkus, Iyke reportedly went about threatening fire and... Read More

blogger, Cornell Udofia, Houston, Jim Iyke, son, stella dimoko, Steph-Nora Okere

October 24, 2012

TICKER: Unthinkable: Man raped his 13-year-old niece while her father watched

An Alabama man suspected of being part of a paedophile ring allegedly raped his 13-year-old niece – while her father watched. Dustin Alton Kent sexually assaulted the teenager after the girl’s dad, Donnie Holland, drove them to a secluded trail in 2008, a police officer testified at Kent’s trial. Both Kent and Holland are suspected of... Read More

incest, paedophile, rape, Sexual assault

October 24, 2012

TICKER: Former megachurch employee walks into house of worship and opens fire, killing volunteer

One person was shot and killed Wednesday morning at a Georgia megachurch, cops said. The victim was a male volunteer at World Changers Church International in College Park, WXIA-TV reported. The suspect, identified as 52-year-old Floyd Palmer, walked into the church before the 10 a.m. service and opened fire as the victim was leading prayer, Fulton... Read More

Creflo dollar, floyd palmer, Murder, world changers

October 24, 2012

TICKER: Presidential pardon: Romney’s son apologizes to Obama for wanting to “take a swing” at him

Tagg Romney got a presidential pardon this week for joking that he wanted to “take a swing” at his father’s rival. As the Obamas and Romneys gathered on stage after the final presidential debate Monday night, Mitt Romney‘s son was seen patting Obama’s back to get his attention before saying some words to the president.... Read More

obama, Romney, US election

October 24, 2012

TICKER: Japanese man pays $780K for virginity of 20-year-old Brazil woman

A Brazilian student is set to sell her virginity for a staggering $780,000 after she put it up for auction online. A man called Natsu, from Japan, fended off strong competition from American bidders Jack Miller and Jack Right, and a big-spender from India, Rudra Chatterjee, to secure a date with 20-year-old Catarina Migliorini. The... Read More

auction, Business, virginity

October 24, 2012

TICKER: Heartbreaking: 70-year-old woman assaulted and violated inside a church

A Tampa woman experienced something that is simply unthinkable for the rest of us. Police say that the woman was in church when she was assaulted by an unidentified man. The woman was at the Living Word Fellowship Church when the incident occurred. Police say that the man told the victim that he wanted to... Read More

Living Word Fellowship Church, Violence against women

October 24, 2012

TICKER: Bank of America sued for $1 billion by US govt for mortgage fraud

The Justice Department is seeking $1 billion from Bank of America, alleging the bank committed fraud by selling defective mortgages from a program it says was known within the bank as “the Hustle.” Those mortgages were purchased by government-backed mortgage finance firms Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, resulting in over $1 billion in losses for... Read More

bank of america, justice department, mortgage fraud

October 24, 2012

Just amazing! Motorcycles made of human beings (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu Advertising and branding studio i.d.e.a. created a series of human motorcycles from the contorted bodies of yoga experts and circus performers to promote the upcoming Progressive International Motorcycle Show. We’ve seen impressive body-painting and displays of yoga skills before, but these human motorcycles are in a category of their own. “We sought... Read More

body contortion, motorcycle show, yoga

October 24, 2012

TICKER: Really? Men, not women are better at multitasking – New study

Working mothers may have to juggle more tasks than their husbands, but the long-held belief that women are better than men at multitasking is a myth, according to new Swedish research. “On the contrary, the results of our study show that men are better at multitasking than women,” Timo Maentylae, a psychology professor at Stockholm... Read More

multitasking, research, study

October 24, 2012

Photo of the Day: This is the highway to heaven… take it

by Isi Esene Everyone wants to die peacefully and see the Lord one day, but this sign is proposing a much faster way – a highway to heaven! Anyone up for this offer?! We think not. A reader sent this in.

land, Lord, Photo, Trespassing

October 24, 2012

TICKER: Miracles: Dog saves the life of a 9-week-old baby

A family in Portland is thanking their rescue dog for saving their infant daughter’s life. “If Duke hadn’t been so scared, we would have just gone to sleep,” said Jenna Brousseau. On Sunday night, Duke, who was adopted nearly six years ago, jumped on the Brousseau’s bed and was shaking uncontrollably, enough to wake them... Read More

baby, Duke, Jenna Brousseau

October 24, 2012

TICKER: Hero Alert: Meet the 12-year-old boy who risked his life to save his grandmother from raging fire

A 12-year-old boy carried his grandmother to safety after a propane heater exploded in their home and started a fire on Friday. Seth Cutright said he smelled the leaking gas just before his grandmother, Rose Cutright, lit a cigarette and their home exploded in flames. “It was like ‘boom.’ A flash before your eyes,” said... Read More

Fire, grandmother, Roger Cutright, Seth Cutright

October 24, 2012

Opinion: Tam David-West and the danger of criticism

by Sabella Abidde Criticism, in short, is more than a right; it is an act of patriotism, a higher form of patriotism, I believe, than the familiar rituals of national adulation At age 76, Prof. Tam David-West is still going strong. He is intellectually agile and physically fit. His love for and of country is,... Read More

criticism, Ijaw, nigeria, Senator Fulbright, Tam David West

October 24, 2012

Oh, please: ‘We are yet to enforce the new Lagos traffic law’ – Lagos State govt

by Isi Esene This might surprise a lot of Lagosians, but the attorney-general of Lagos and commissioner for Justice, Ade Ipaye, along with his predecessor, Prof. Yemi Osibajo have told a Lagos High Court that the state government is yet to commence the enforcement of the new traffic law. They disclosed this on Wednesday saying... Read More

Ade Ipaye, Bamidele Aturu, highways, lagos, Lagos High Court, motocyclists, okada, Yemi Osibajo

Ifeoma ‘Oma Areh: 5 ways to know if the Brazilian hair is truly yours

TICKER: That snake! You won’t believe how this guy stole credit cards

This calls for therapy: Meet the 44-year-old mother who breastfeeds her dog (PHOTO)

“Snobbish, arrogant and power-thirsty” – Afenifere attacks Tinubu

Chris Brown’s messy love triangle heats up (PHOTOS)

WATCH: Femi and Seun Kuti perform Fela’s songs together at Felabration

“We can not continue this way!” – Lagosians protest ‘okada’ restriction

PHOTOS: This is something the Nigeria Police can learn from…

TICKER: Mali’s back in the African Union

Photo of the Day: Ladies, who’s your daddy?

“Go to emergency wards and see what ‘okada’ has caused” – Fashola

Wonders: Policemen tried to rob us – Bureau de change operators

TICKER: #InCaseYouMissedIt: Sokoto governor flogs PHCN manager with ‘koboko’ until he is unconscious

“A great honour” for Nigeria: GEJ congratulates Cardinal Onaiyekan

TICKER: Lagosians trek as ‘okada’ ban, fuel scarcity bite harder

#PublicHolidayGossip: “Be my guest, ‘baaaaastard'” – Blogger writes Jim Iyke a vicious letter

TICKER: Unthinkable: Man raped his 13-year-old niece while her father watched

TICKER: Former megachurch employee walks into house of worship and opens fire, killing volunteer

TICKER: Presidential pardon: Romney’s son apologizes to Obama for wanting to “take a swing” at him

TICKER: Japanese man pays $780K for virginity of 20-year-old Brazil woman

TICKER: Heartbreaking: 70-year-old woman assaulted and violated inside a church

TICKER: Bank of America sued for $1 billion by US govt for mortgage fraud

Up a notch! Blogger, Olorisupergal rebrands with new entertainment website

Just amazing! Motorcycles made of human beings (PHOTOS)

TICKER: Really? Men, not women are better at multitasking – New study

Photo of the Day: This is the highway to heaven… take it

TICKER: Miracles: Dog saves the life of a 9-week-old baby

TICKER: Hero Alert: Meet the 12-year-old boy who risked his life to save his grandmother from raging fire

Opinion: Tam David-West and the danger of criticism

Oh, please: ‘We are yet to enforce the new Lagos traffic law’ – Lagos State govt

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