by Isi Esene Agbofa Yao Hateka, a Ghanaian fetish priest, was arraigned before a Sogakope court recently and charged with incest. The 47 year old was accused for fathering nine children with his daughter, four of whom were dead. According to the police prosecutor, Inspector Emmanuel Atsor, the case was reported to the Dabala Police... Read More
by Isi Esene US federal law enforcement say the man, identified as James E. Holmes, the perpetrator of yesterday’s horrific movie theater shooting, described himself as ‘the Joker’. Holmes was said to have been heavily armed, wearing a gas-mask, and a bulletproof vest as he shot indiscriminately at people who have come to the watch... Read More
by Adeniyi Abdul How She Left My Brother is, as described by Director Victor Sanchez Aghahowa, “an experimental short-form sitcom about a webcam, siblings, high heels, hidden cameras – and getting rid of your older brother’s obnoxious girlfriend.” Starring Ivie Okujaye, Chris Attoh, Eku Edewor, OC Ukeje, Vanessa Kanu and Victor Godfrey, and written by... Read More
by Isi Esene The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) Rivers State Sector Commander, Dr. Kayode Olagunju confirmed to newsmen that an oil vessel yesterday exploded at Abuloma waterfront in Trans Amadi, Port Harcourt. He could not however confirm the number of casualties involved in the explosion. An emergency services officer told reporters that they were... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Phujja’s new single is titled ‘Wete Things’. The recording artiste, has been working behind the scenes, learning the ropes and trying to kick start his career. He has performed in major hip-hop and R&B concerts across Nigeria and is signed to the management of Bombshelter Entertainment. Wete Things is a typical party... Read More
by El Rufai In the last 12 weeks, this column has focused attention away from analyzing governance of our nation at federal level to the 36 states and their budgets. We analysed 10 state budgets – statistically-significant sample from which some stylised conclusions about the quality of governance will be presented next week. Today, we... Read More
by Seyi Lawal MORSI PR presents a one day exhibition and training session tagged My Style Factory. The couture board at MORSI PR is, once again, poised to create an electric ambiance for designers and fashion vendors to display their exotic ranges and for fashion enthusiasts to bask in the aura of the latest trend... Read More
by Tayo Oke They are usually thoughtful, smart, alert and trustworthy; they know what they are talking about even if they make you sad by refusing to meet your requests. Such is the iconic image of bank managers etched on many peoples’ minds as they carry out their affairs with their bank. A crooked bank... Read More
by Candace Alper There are names that are synonymous with fame that have become part of our culture. You hear the name and recall a scene in a movie. By happenstance and coincidence, there are people that are in our midst that have a completely different reaction when they hear it. They say, “yes,” “present”... Read More
by Seyi Lawal Well, not exactly a photo, but still we liked. Thanks to our reader. If you had for any ‘unfounded’ reason thought Aki and Pawpaw don’t have a chance playing in the NBA, then think again! It’s game on.
by Adeniyi Abdul This year’s edition of the Hennesy Artistry music platform is set to feature none other than ace rappers M.I and Naeto C. As with every edition, this year’s will kick off with the release of the song by the collaborators followed by a club tour and if last year’s song and video... Read More
by Isi Esene But for the prompt response of the firemen of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), there would have been a major fire disaster. According to the Punch Newspapers, one of the flight boarding gates, Boarding Gate E52, was severely destroyed by fire. A crucial electrical control centre located at the boarding... Read More
by Adeniyi Abdul Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has its first loss in its 26 years as a public firm. The company had warned 2 weeks earlier that it was taking a $6.2bn (£3.9bn) charge because its 2007 purchase of an online ad service. The service, aQuantive has apparently not yielded the returns envisioned by management. This... Read More
by Isi Esene Three weeks after kicking off the first-ever EME US tour, the label has announced the release of the first video off the Empire Mates State of Mind Album. The video, which premiered on Wednesday July 18, 2012, is for the hit song “Baddest Boy” featuring WizKid, Skales & Banky W. The video... Read More
by Adeniyi Abdul Well here’s something new. In a true display of the undying love of a parent, a Pennsylvania mother has hacked into a school computer system to alter the grades of her children. As opposed to taking a more traditional approach and helping her kids prepare for their exams of even punishing them... Read More
by Adeniyi Abdul The world might be on the brink of a food crisis due to rising prices in the US. The current drought, which is the worst in 50 years has pushed prices of agricultural commodities to record highs. The last food crisis in 2007-2008 led to food riots in over 30 countries including... Read More
My father passed when I was 3 years old; the many consequences of which are not related in obvious fashion to any of the points I’m going to try to make here, but it’s a fact find makes for a nice enough starting point for the bit of meaningless nonsense I have to get out... Read More
by Isi Esene The training programme organized in London for the wives of Oyo State legislators has attracted lots of criticisms from many quarters. Observers see it as a waste of public funds which should have been spent on more meaningful ventures for the benefit of the general populace of the state. The speaker of... Read More
By Dr.Boyce Watkins Two things that tend to affect our brains in the same way are money and sex. They are also two things that can get us into the most trouble. So, as a Finance Professor, I thought I would explain five reasons why Financial education is at least as important than sex education... Read More
by Isi Esene At least 14 people are dead and over 50 wounded in a shooting this morning at the screening of the new Batman movie at an Aurora, Colorado, theater, Police Chief Dan Oates told reporters. The man suspected to have done the shooting have been taken into custody by police authorities. He was... Read More
by Doyin Jaiyesimi Saeon got her big break with the release of the Ara remix which went viral after Brymo, the original owner of the song, dropped it on Cool FM. Since then, she has thrilled music fans with hits like ‘Lie’, her first official single featuring Flowssick. Saeon is currently on tour in the... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s unveiling as a Paris Saint Germain player, reminded me of Jose Mourinho’s first press conference as Chelsea manager. Back then in 2004. the self-adoring Portuguese, hailed himself as ‘The Special One’. Ibrahimovic is yet another football figure that loves to blow his trumpet. And there couldn’t be a better opportunity... Read More
by Adeniyi Abdul The critics are yet ruthless, but musician Goldie still wears her heart on her sleeve and will not be ashamed of it. Speaking at a recent press briefing held at the Protea Hotel Ikeja, she conceded that even though she had come to care for Prezzo, she had no idea and no... Read More
by Isi Esene The looming crisis between the House of Representatives and the Executive arm of government deepened yesterday with the House threatening to serve impeachment notice on the president if he refuses to judiciously implement this year’s budget. The impeachment threat came on the heels of a motion by Albert Sam-Tsokwa (PDP/Taraba) and 20... Read More
by Isi Esene Arunma Oteh and her reinstatement as the director-general of the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) appears to have set the the House of Representatives and the Executive arm of government on a collision course. The House has rejected the re-call of Oteh by the Federal Government, and insists that she be removed... Read More
by Adeniyi Abdul Ladies and gentlemen, it looks like Prezzo is tired. But, don’t get too carried away with your assumptions, it has nothing to do with Goldie’s exit from the ongoing Big Brother Africa reality show. The Kenyan rapper, who described Goldie as’ irresponsible’, told Big Brother, “The most important people that anyone can... Read More
by Adeniyi Abdul It would seem the latest person to be trapped in the ever increasing net of prominent public figures accused of corruption is none other than governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi. A House of Reps report on the capital market crisis claims there is evidence of forgery and... Read More
by Chevonne Harris Summer’s here and you know what that means–cookouts, family reunions, water fights and of course, the requisite Tyler Perry film. This summer, Perry released his latest film, Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness Protection. The comedy follows an investment banker and the fall guy of a Ponzi scheme as he and his family are... Read More