A Florida teen appears to have been inspired by the comedy from the 90s, “Doogie Howser, M.D.” The problem with 18-year-old Matthew Scheidt is that he was not only inspired to act like a doctor on television, he did it in real life. Scheidt used a clerical error that provided him with a medical badge... Read More
Four men (active duty and former U.S. military members) were charged with malice murder, felony murder, criminal gang activity, aggravated assault and using a firearm while committing a felony after killing two people to keep their plans to assassinate President Obama and take over the government secret. The domestic terrorist organization named F.E.A.R., short for... Read More
Even the least suspicious amongst us can not help but wonder how it is possible that Tyler Perry could have the same crisis in the same studios twice within a span of four months. Atlanta officials are investigating a fire at Tyler Perry’s studios in Atlanta, GA. The most curious part of the investigation is... Read More
Pastor Craig Lamar Davis looks like any other healthy, happy, heterosexual pastor with good family values. He was once a preacher at the Full Gospel Baptist Church in Atlanta and a pillar of leadership in the community. Also, like a lot of men at the front of the church, the pastor had a thing for... Read More
What does it mean when faceless violence turns into a party game but intense personal tragedy is a subject to be avoided? What does it do to a society to rely on such coping mechanisms? ‘No, please, don’t show me that!’ She dramatically puts her hands before her eyes, shielding herself from the image on... Read More
by Isi Esene The Future Project, during the weekend, brought together the best crop of young people from all walks of life and diverse vocations with the potential to change Nigeria for the better. This year’s The Future Awards (TFA) has come; recognized young achievers; and gone, but its lessons and memories will continue to... Read More
Oh yes, Taruwa was just unbelievable and as if I had not had enough of the incredible for one night, news filtered in, someone had resigned in a Nigerian cabinet. Wow! I loved Taruwa… and that Prof. Nnaji’s book Politics, Power and then DarknesWow! Yesterday was a great day for me. I met one of... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang The second of at least El-Clasico matches will be played this evening at the Santiago Bernabeu. Barcelona travel to the capital with a slim 3-2 advantage and Tito Vilanova, will be hoping to start his Barca reign with a trophy, like his predecessor, Guardiola. However, Vilanova knows it will not be an... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola Barth Nnaji — Nigeria’s Minister of Power until yesterday — has explained the reason for his surprise move to resign from the federal cabinet yesterday. According to him, he took the decision in order to save the privatisation and reform programme from people who might want to use ulterior motives to jeopardise it. His... Read More
This dramatic image shows the devastating impact that the latest heavy summer rainfall has had on the UK. One whole side of a four-storey house tumbled into a swollen river before being washed downstream as a result of the heavy storms that blighted the Bank Holiday weekend. The alarm was raised just after 6am this... Read More
Taiwan’s environmental minister wants to rid the island of urine-splattered toilet seats by encouraging men to sit down to pee. Stephen Shen, the head of Taiwan’s Environmental Protection Administration (EPA), said he himself has adopted the habit, and urged men to follow his lead in the interests of creating a cleaner environment. Despite the fact... Read More
A husband who was stabbed four times and almost had his eyes gouged out says he loves and forgives his wife, even after she nearly killed him. Derek Burns was so badly injured in a prolonged drunken rage that police thought he was going to die. Wendy Burns, 49, was jailed at Caernarfon Crown Court... Read More
Using an electronic gadget for just two hours before bed can cause sleep problems, researchers have discovered. The new study from the Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute believe the displays cause melatonin suppression. Melatonin is the chemical that controls our body clock. They believe teens are particularly susceptible to the problem. ‘Our... Read More
Following advice from his private secretary, Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, who is heading an inquiry into the Prince’s trip to Las Vegas, Harry deleted his account. The Mail on Sunday was told that the Prince’s two best friends, Tom ‘Skippy’ Inskip, 25, who joined him in Vegas, and Arthur Landon, 30, have also closed their Facebook accounts,... Read More
by Isi Esene The minister of Power, Professor Barth Nnaji has tendered his resignation. It is not clear why he has decided to do so at this this time but there have been various oppositions to his vision for carrying the power sector forward. He has had a long-lasting challenge with various electricity unions who... Read More
Since Nasa’s mission to Mars got under way on August 6, the Curiously Rover has beamed some astonishing images back to Earth that have left scientists and amateur star-gazers alike scratching their heads and envisioning UFOs. But even seasoned alien watchers were puzzled when the rover making its way through the Red Planet send back... Read More
A hiker in Alaska’s Denali National Park photographed a grizzly bear for at least eight minutes before the bear mauled and killed him in the first fatal attack in the park’s history, officials said Saturday. Investigators have recovered the camera and looked at the photographs, which show the bear grazing and not acting aggressively before... Read More
Now that Apple has won its $1 billion courtroom battle with Samsung over patent infringement technology commentators are now wondering whether they will turn their sights onto Google. Google’s engineers were directly involved with the development of at least one of Samsung’s copied phones, the Nexus S, and every one of Samsung’s devices used Google’s... Read More
A New Jersey man accused of throwing his 3-month-old daughter off a bridge repeatedly confessed to investigators, prosecutors said in opening statements Wednesday of the father’s murder trial. Shamsid-Din Abdur-Raheem’s own words will help show he’s guilty of murder, the prosecution said. But defense lawyers told reporters they will prove reasonable doubt, The Star-Ledger reported.... Read More
From the files of what will they think of next, singer-songwriter-producer will.i.am will debut his next song on Mars. NASA announced the news itself via press release on Friday. The song, “Reach for the Stars,” will beam down from the Mars Curiosity rover to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. on Tuesday, where the... Read More
It’s been reported that Katie Holmes got practically nothing out of her divorce settlement from Tom Cruise — if you consider $4.8 million over the next four years in child support to be nothing. In comparison to Cruise’s reported $250 million fortune it seems like peanuts, but as RadarOnline reports, that doesn’t count the “millions... Read More
A Georgia man has been accused of pretending to be a doctor and treating up to 500 senior citizens, FOX News reports. Ernest Osei Addo, 48, was in custody at the Cobb County Detention Center in Georgia on Friday for allegedly unlawfully practicing medicine at five South Carolina senior-care facilities. Authorities are trying to piece... Read More
Yesterday, the CBN announced yet another plan to coin lower denominations, introduce higher denominations and enhance the quality and appearance of some notes. This has met with some furore as pundits see it as the gradual devaluation of the Naira and an admission that the lower currencies such as N10 and N20 are loosing relevance in... Read More
Syrian opposition fighters battling the forces of President Bashar al-Assad managed to shoot down a military helicopter this morning in a neighborhood in the north of the capital Damascus. In a short video clip posted by activists online, a helicopter is seen flying over the al-Qaboon neighborhood on fire, a trail of smoke behind it.... Read More
by Alexis Sclamberg If you’ve read my work or heard me on the radio, you know that I’m crazy about inspiring people to live their dream life. I cringe when people tell me they’re doing jobs they hate, or slugging through daily routines that drain their energy and make them miserable. I think you can... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang After the second round of English Premier League games, both Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspurs have scored three times with a total of three points. The argument at this point, will be that we have not even begun the marathon and the league ends in May, but in a season where some have... Read More
by Doyin Jaiyesimi D’Banj once again brought his A-game as he thrilled an excited audience at the “D’Banj Live At HMV Apollo” concert which was held in London on Monday 27th August 2012. The event was hosted by DJ Abrantee, UK’s Choice FM DJ and there were also performances from Ikechukwu, Ada Snoop, and May7ven.... Read More
by Isi Esene Hey ladies, we know you have different things you watch out for in relationships, but the question is: How many boyfriends is appropriate to have at one time? Well, join us in shock as we witness a sampling of ladies who give us a snippet into what they say on how many... Read More
Fellow Nigerians, after two weeks of igniting a passionate debate about a dream team for Nigeria, I have come to some serious conclusions. Nigerians generally see a need for radical change. That change they crave ranges from a full-blown revolution to a systemic change through the electoral process. Most of the contributors to the controversy... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola On Thursday August 30th, another exciting edition of the monthly music fiesta, Gospel Night Live, will hold in the city of Lagos. The event, which is being packaged by Spinlet, Nigeria’s premiere digital distribution platform will hold at Dream Factory Studios, Onward Complex, Plot Yb, Mobolaji Johnson Alausa, Ikeja from 5pm. Headlining... Read More