A man sitting outside a southern California store suffered serious burns from a Molotov cocktail over the weekend in a random attack that was caught on video. Cops in Long Beach released the surveillance camera footage in hopes of identifying the suspect. It happened Friday night outside the El Paisano Ranch Market, KNBC-TV reported. The... Read More
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said on Monday in Abuja that it had no regrets for choosing DANA Airline as “the best domestic carrier for 2011”. FAAN had on Friday named DANA Air as the best domestic airline in the “Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport 2011 Staff Awards”. The award which were in different categories, also include best staff, best airline... Read More
A woman was set on fire this weekend, allegedly for wearing a pro-Obama t-shirt. Sharmeka Moffitt is now in critical condition after the incident, which has sent shock waves through the Winnsboro, LA community. According to the Franklin Parish Sheriff’s Office, Moffitt was walking along a trail at 8 pm on Sunday evening and three men... Read More
The heavily-caffeinated Monster Energy Drink is being investigated by US officials for its reported link to five deaths and one non-fatal heart attack. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is looking into claims that people had adverse reactions after they consumed the 24 oz (680ml) can, which contains 240 milligrams of caffeine. It has three times... Read More
A Pennsylvania high school student is lashing back at his school district with a lawsuit after he was suspended for having consensual sex with his then-girlfriend during a school trip to Morocco last spring. Anders Hemdal, now a junior at Schuylkill Valley High School in Leesport, says he was unfairly punished by administrators even though... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Who knew GT Da Guitarman had a feisty tongue? The former Storm Records artiste recently took to twitter to psche up himself for his coming concert and also let out a rant about people trying to put a gag on him. It is reported that the ‘Dreamer’ crooner had a message... Read More
A student nurse who mistakenly injected coffee into the veins of an 80-year-old patient who died hours later has defended herself by saying “anyone can get confused.” Rejane Moreira Telles, 23, said she had just three days of work experience in the Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, clinic when she mixed up administering a drip to... Read More
Our youth have quickly learnt that as was the case in January with the fuel protests, this is Nigeria where martyrs are soon forgotten and freedom is buried… “You will not be able to stay home, brother. You will not be able to plug in, turn on and cop out.” – Gill Scott-Heron I spent... Read More
Slain Oregon Starbucks barista Whitney Heichel was kidnapped, sexually assaulted and then shot four times by a neighbor who waited outside her apartment and asked for a ride on the morning she vanished, court documents said. The chilling details behind the 21-year-old’s murder emerged Monday as her accused killer, Jonathan Holt, made his first appearance... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu To keep the street clean during the Sallah (Eid-el-Kabir) celebrations, the Lagos State Waste Management Authority recently announced its intentions to give one million free trash bags to residents. In a statement, LAWMA said distribution of the one million trash bags will be done through the 350 Private Sector Participants, PSP, operators... Read More
It seems Kim Kardashian’s life just couldn’t get any better. Having openly admitted she was ‘dreading’ turning 32, the reality star went on to have the ‘best birthday ever!’ And as she returned to New York after this weekend’s surprise whirlwind trip to Italy, Kim was in for yet another treat. After flying in, she... Read More
A popular businessman in Ogoja, northern Cross River State, south-south Nigeria, has been arrested for allegedly raping a two-year old girl (name withheld). The man, Mr. James Eze, was detained by the police after he was arrested for allegedly having carnal knowledge of the child. Eze, who owns a well known pharmacy, Edoh Pharmacy located... Read More
by Isi Esene So we can all agree that if you see yourself as such a musical genius that you can cuss out “wack artistes”, then you can’t be accused of too much humility. So we say hello to new artiste Burna Boy, who did exactly that to actress and debut artiste Tonto Dikeh. Her... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Grosvenor Shirts founded in 1999 by Karl Dunkley and John Quigley began retailing its brand with a concession in Selfridges London. Fast becoming a household name, Grosvenor will be opening its new outlet in Lagos at 63 Awolowo Road Ikoyi, on November 1, 2012. Grosvenor Shirts wholly owns its factory in the... Read More
An Ikorodu Customary Court in Lagos State on Monday dissolved the 17-year-old marriage between Mr Adewole Agbolade and Mrs Kafayat Agbolade after the husband accused the wife of fetish practises. The Court President, Mrs Riskat Ekerin, said that all efforts to reconcile the couple had proved futile as the petitioner insisted on divorce. Ekerin, however,... Read More
by Isi Esene Oh boy, what have y’all done to the stern Governor of Lagos State? Many commercial motorcyclists have complained over the ban on their operations on major highways in Lagos State but the government is not soft-pedaling (pun intended) on the traffic law as the commissioner of transportation, Kayode Opeifa, has disclosed that as... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu She 43 but when it comes to energy levels, Jennifer Lopez gave energetic hair wooping Willow Smith a run for her money. Yesterday thousands of fans that attended the triumphant London 02 Arena show and the star pulled out all the stops during the dazzling show, including a number of spectacular costume... Read More
by Isi Esene Four suspects have been arrested in Anambra State by operatives of the State Security Service for selling over 20,000 books meant for the Niger State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB). The four suspects were accused of selling the books at giveaway prices. The suspects were arraigned before a Minna Chief Magistrate Court... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Speculations abound on the reported rift between the Imo State governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha and the state’s House of Assembly speaker, Benjamin Uwajumogu. Reports that the governor may be nursing plans to remove him from his seat went mainstream earlier today when it was learnt that the ruling All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) is... Read More
by Isi Esene The energy levels went through the roof as Africa’s biggest music reality show Nigerian Idol made its second stop this season in the city of Port Harcourt on Saturday, 20 October 2012. Hotel Presidential, the venue for the audition, played host to a lot of young and aspiring acts – from the... Read More
by michealfreesoul These tips are guaranteed to elevate you to the next level of an ‘okada’-free Lagos state. If they aren’t, your case is too hard abeg. Ok let’s go… 10. Buy shoe protectors. Replace as the need arises. 9. In relation to number 10, carry an extra pair of foot wear. (preferably slippers) in... Read More
by Isi Esene The ban on the operation of commercial motorcyclists, popularly known as ‘okada’, on major highways by the Lagos State government has continued to elicit reactions – some are, of course, in support and several others are acutely against it. No other platform reflected this multiplicity of thought other than the social media... Read More
Two Sanusis for the price of one: Ex and present CBN governors say no to reducing apex bank’s powers
by Rachel Ogbu Former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Joseph Sanusi has backed Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, the present governor as he fights plans by the House of Representatives to reduce the independence of the apex bank and weaken the powers of its leadership. At a recent public hearing organised by the House... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo You probably already know – reality TV star Kim Kadarshian is the way she is ’cause her mum approves of it. Heck, her mom has stunts of her own. Yesterday, Kris Jenners had a “wardrobe malfunction” when her “low-cutting Wonder Woman custume” slipped “accidentally”. Uhn-huh. In a new Twitter photo, the 56-year-old... Read More
PHOTOS: ‘Wardrobe malfunction’ or another stunt? Nikki Minaj on stage with nip**e covers popping out
by Isi Esene Nicki Minaj is not a stranger to wardrobe malfunctions; like other artistes she’s had her own share of embarrassing moments on stage – that is if she ever gets embarrassed. A latest episode at the Manchester’s MEN Arena on Monday night saw her nipples doing everything necessary to get some much-needed air... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo Maybe we should apologise for blighting your pleasant afternoon with this trashiness, but it is difficult to take your eyes off a trainwreck. So first producer K-Solo’s (Kikelomo Oyeniyi) pregnant wife goes around the world, claiming that her husband is a soul-less wife-beater. Then the husband denies. Weeks after, they come out... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo Bia, Chris Brown – is it Rihanna or ‘Uche? Decide quickly ’cause my readers are running out of patience… Or just enjoying this new episode! Barely a month ago, the singer announced a split with model girlfriend Karrueche, because of his “friendship” with ex-girlfriend and sparring partner, Rihanna. Then he has been... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Heels could sprain your ankles, shoulder bags gives you bad posture, tight jeans stops circulation. Wait, here’s one more things ladies: eyelash makeup could damage your eyes. A consultant optometrist, Dr Michael Nwoko, has advised women not to apply eyelashes as makeup to avoid damaging the eyes. Nwoko, who is the Chairman,... Read More
A pervasive “Fantasy Slut League” has been uncovered at Piedmont High School in California following an investigation by school officials. In a letter to parents, Principal Rich Kitchens writes that the league was created by varsity student athletes. Female students are “drafted” and male students earn points for “documented engagement in sexual activities” with female... Read More
by Isi Esene Helen Ilonge, the primary healthcare coordinator in Bekwara Local Government Area of Cross River State, who was kidnapped last week has been found with head severed. The widow with five children was suspected to have been a victim of ritual killers. Ilonge was reported to have been kidnapped while on her way... Read More