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TERRIBLE: Boy hacks father to death, sets body ablaze in Lagos

by S’ola Filani A young man, Arinze Agwanze, who resides at 16 Ikogba Street, Monkey Village, Lagos, has done the unthinkable by gruesomely murdering his father and setting him ablaze. Arinze is believed to be mentally challenged but his neighbours claimed he butchered his father to death with a machete and went ahead to... Read More

Good news? 53 Boko Haram fighters killed in Borno

by S’ola Filani Fifty three Boko Haram fighters were killed as soldiers repelled a daring attack in Damboa, Borno State on Friday night. The Friday attack at Damboa, was a reprisal attack following a military clampdown on Boko Haram camps at Yajiwa and Alagarno on Thursday. Confirming the news, the Director of Defence Information... Read More

Femi Aribisala: Jesus can never be a sacrifice for our sins (Part 3)

by Femi Aribisala There is a sacrifice here alright but it is the anti-type of the Jewish system. The pastors sacrificed Jesus to Caesar and not to God. They did this to safeguard their privileged positions under Roman rule which was threatened by Jesus’ radical teachings. READ: Jesus can never be a sacrifice for... Read More

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Buki Otuyemi: We take time for granted (Y! Superblogger)

by Buki Otuyemi In the past three weeks, I have lost two dear people to the dreaded cancer. It hurts me that they had to die like that. All of a sudden, there are so many bad and sad news all around and day by day I struggle to understand and even accept them as... Read More

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How I make money from murdered woman’s skull – Suspected ritualist confesses (GRAPHIC IMAGE)

by S’ola Filani A 41-year-old commercial bus driver, suspected cultist, kidnapper and ritualist, Onwuzuruike Nwakaogwu, has been arrested with a human skull. Owning up to his crime, he revealed the identity of the deceased whose skull was found with him as Victoria, adding that he was involved in a cult group popularly called ‘Dey-Well’ at... Read More

Ogarama Goodness: African women (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Ogarama Goodness We are meek, Yet proud. We are humble, Despite how much we earn. We take pride in our heritage; Our cultures and values we hold in high esteem. Our culture is our identity; Our values, our worth. Our heritage defines us, Our thick hair, our crowning glory. African Women, We are proudly... Read More

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Fresh out: Rapper, Phyno features Psquare in new video for O Set (WATCH)

by Akan Ido The ‘Man of the Year‘, Phyno keeps churning out great visuals for all his hits – first it was a stunning video for the hit song, Parcel and later another wonderful effort on the video for Alobam which also turned out to be a huge success. Phyno is out with a video for the club friendly... Read More

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Why I renounced Ogboni fraternity and burnt my shrines – Ondo traditional ruler

by S’ola Filani Sunday Boboye, a traditional ruler, ‘Ogboni’ cult member and renouned herbalist has dumped his deities, renounced his 10 years of service to the gods and given his life to Christ. Speaking with Saturday Sun, the 45-year-old herbalist based in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, disclosed how he... Read More

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OMG! Bus conductor shot by policeman attached to bank in Lagos (GRAPHIC IMAGES)

by S’ola Filani While the military mayhem was going on unabated on the ever busy Ikorodu Road, Lagos on Friday morning, another chaos happened in another part of the city. According to reports, a police officer attached to Wema Bank, Oba Akran branch, allegedly shot a bus conductor causing traffic build up. It... Read More

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Japheth Omojuwa: The Super Eagles and their allowances – Before you shoot at them (Y! FrontPage)

by Japheth Omojuwa Indicting players when issues of allowances come up with the national team will never solve the problem. The reaction of the players is only the result of a deeper issue. Players of the Greek national team raised patriotism a notch when they decided to donate their earnings from the World Cup into... Read More

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Eky Shirley: On soldiers and Lagos BRT buses (Y! Superblogger)

by Eky Shirley “Reasons for this”; the recalcitrance/unruliness/recklessness of some persons in the military who are supposed to protect the citizenry (at least that’s a part of their oath and creed). *OpensCurtainOnPlayScene* This is sickening. This is the handiwork of soldiers in a commercial and residential town; a cosmopolitan city, Lagos. Today, the 4th of... Read More

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Caught in the act: NDLEA arrests man for concealing cannabis in food packs

by S’ola Filani A 46-year-old man, Egbuteigbo Aloysius, with 19.180kilogrammes of dried weeds which tested positive for cannabis has been arrested by the officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement, NDLEA, at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The suspect who concealed the drug as food ingredients inside his luggage, was arrested... Read More

Terrible: Fresh bomb blast kills 5 people in Borno

by S’ola Filani Five people died while several others sustained injuries in Konduga town, Borno on Friday when a bomb believed to have been planted in a pickup van loaded with firewood exploded at a checkpoint manned by members of the Civilian JTF and police officials. A top security source who spoke anonymously confirmed the news... Read More

Dele Momodu: APC, please get serious

by Dele Momodu Those who packaged the present concoction for APC did not do well at all. It created doubts in the minds of admirers like us about the sincerity of the Party that claims to represent change. Fellow Nigerians, please let me say categorically that I don’t subscribe to the sentiments of those who... Read More

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Sad news: 7 parents die of trauma over kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls

by S’ola Filani Seven parents of the abducted female pupils of the Government Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, have reportedly died of trauma. Speaking with journaliss at a news conference in Abuja hours ago, the National Chairman of the Chibok community under the Kibaku Area Development Association, Dr. Pogu Bitrus, said, “Today (Friday) is 81... Read More

This was how Genevieve Nnaji and Stella Damasus celebrated America’s Independence Day (See Photos)

by S’ola Filani It wasn’t just Americans that celebrated the United States’ Independence Day on Friday. Nigerians in the States, including Nollywood actresses, Stella Damasus and Genevieve Nnaji also joined in the party by organising a little cookout – roasted corn style. Actress Stella Damasus had an in-house barbecue party while super star... Read More

SHOCKING: Mother stabs teacher to death in front of pupils

by S’ola Filani A school teacher was stabbed to death by a pupil’s mother in front of a classroom full of her horrified five and six-year-old students, yesterday. The horrific attack happened on the last day of the school term at the Edouard Herriot school in the town of of Albi in south west France.... Read More

Opening up the tech space! 750 students, 20 CSOs hosted & trained at TENT South-East Edition & Internet Policy Training

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN) has hosted the South-East editions of TENT Workshop 2014, and the Internet Policy Training, as part of it continuing efforts to expand the space for opportunities in Nigeria’s internet and digital spaces. The events held from 24 – 26, and then 27 – 28 June,... Read More

Nigerian troops arrest 3 female Boko Haram operatives (PICTURED)

by S’ola Filani The Nigerian army have arrested three female undercover operatives of the deadly sect, Boko Haram. This was disclosed in a statement signed by its Director Defence Information, Colonel Onyema Nwachukwu. “In the aftermath of the failed suicide bombing attempt on a military facility by a female terrorist who blew herself up in... Read More

Casey Haslem: Keeping your home water supply clean (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Casey Haslem ”Contaminated water can cause serious health conditions, such as neurological disorders, reproductive disorders, and gastrointestinal issues.” Contamination of a home’s water supply occurs far more frequently than you may think. Water contamination can happen in any type of water, including drinking water. Contaminated water can cause serious health conditions, such as neurological disorders, reproductive disorders, and gastrointestinal issues. There are several types of contaminants... Read More

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UPDATE: Aftermath of the Ikorodu road mayhem (See Photos)

by S’ola Filani Earlier we brought you photos from the ongoing mayhem on the Onipan, Palmgrove road, Lagos. The chaos reportedly started when a BRT bus hit a soldier on a bike this earlier this morning – The BRT driver was trying to overtake him on the BRT lane. Irked by the occurrence, the soldiers... Read More

Soldiers unleash terror in Lagos as BRT bus kills colleague (See Photos)

by S’ola Filani Some soldiers are currently causing chaos in the Palmgroove, Onipan area of Lagos. The chaos allegedly started when a BRT bus hit a soldier on a bike this earlier this morning – The BRT driver was trying to overtake him on the BRT lane. As a result, his colleagues stormed the area,... Read More

Patricia Omoqui: Why you should take rejection as a gift (Y! Superblogger)

by Patricia Omoqui Rejection is a gift. Yes, seems strange to say it, but it is actually quite wonderful when someone honestly tells you they aren’t interested in you! Did I get your attention? You might be sitting there thinking, “Patricia, you are really pushing it! You are just plain crazy with your positivity by calling... Read More

Parents lament over baby born with female, male sex organs (PICTURED)

by S’ola Filani The general wellbeing of little Success Chisom Aniekwe, born with two sex organs – male and female – has become a source of worry to his parents. Frail, with constant pain, especially when urinating (which comes through what would pass for female private part, under a little penis), little Success has been... Read More

‘Chibok schoolgirls are recorded on camera being raped,’ says Senator Zanna

by S’ola Filani It’s been 81 days since over 200 schoolgirls were abducted in Chibok, Borno, by men believed to be members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect. In an interview with Sahara Reporters, Senator Khalifa Ahmed Zanna of Borno Central said that the girls are being raped while someone films them. The Senator also... Read More