by ‘Jola Sotubo Two young men in Osun have been sentenced to death after they were found guilty of the murder of a teenage girl. Suraju Olarewaju and Lekan Olatayo, both 20 years old, are said to have raped 14-year-old Bilikisu Adeyemi and subsequently caused her death. The death sentence was passed down on the... Read More
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by Zara Mustapha In what could be called a freak accident, the stomach of a Chinese woman who drank and ate too much exploded while she was being operated upon. According to reports, the 58-year old woman was said to be hospitalized after she had developed severe abdominal swelling due to excessive eating and drinking. The... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Three days of part theatrical experience, part real life and part city journey. The festival will transform historic Freedom Park, a public space born out of the ruins of a colonial prison and reconstructed to preserve the history and cultural heritage of Nigeria. Theatre in non theatrical/ unconventional spaces 28 February – 2 March 2014.... Read More
by Zara Mustapha A man in South Africa was reportedly caught with his nephew’s genitals in his wallet, which resulted in suspicion that he had murdered him. Reports say, the man was arrested and taken by the police to a forest in the Eastern Cape, where he led them to his 18-year old nephew’s mutilated... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo A woman has revealed how her 11-year old son, Luke Batt was stabbed and beaten to death with a cricket bat by her ex-husband, his father at sports practice in Australia. The crazed attack was stopped by the police who shot Greg, the victim’s father but the boy was pronounced dead at... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi A man in the United Kingdom who has developed an obsession for body modification has gradually begun to turn himself into the devil. Diablo Delenfer, real name Gavin Paslow, has spent £10,000 in a bid to look like the traditional image of the devil. Diablo went through a risky procedure to tattoo... Read More
by Adeola Balogun A driver in Benue has been arrested and charged after a man he was arguing with slumped and died. 40-year-old Samuel Egurube is accused of causing the death of one Joseph Ogumba after he engaged him in a spat over tyres. The incident is said to have occurred at Igumale in the... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Tuesday was certainly not a good day for three suspected criminals in Calabar who were caught by an angry mob and had a close brush with death. The suspects were reported to specialize in snatching bags from women but were caught after they snatched a bag containing money from a woman who... Read More
by Adeola Balogun A young woman in Nasarawa has opened up on her experience with 3 men she met via social networking site, 2GO. Elizabeth John Adie testified in court about how she was robbed and gang raped by Agbo Emmanuel, Bright Ochigbon and Junior Udewenga. The case was heard yesterday by an Upper Area... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo About 23 young women who had sought to terminate unwanted pregnancies have reportedly died after drinking a herbal concoction for abortion in the house of a native doctor in Ugborikoko in the Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta. Several deaths from this attempt at abortion have been recorded over a period of 6... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A native doctor in Delta was yesterday beaten black and blue and then burnt to death by an angry mob. The victim, identified simply as Baba Emeka, is said to have had sex with a woman who had sought help from him to repair her marriage. Baba Emeka, instead of helping the... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A woman in Bayelsa is being suspected of murder after reports that she took the life her own newborn baby. 27-year-old Erebi Amgba is said to have dumped the baby boy in a bucket of water and left him to drown. The incident occurred in Kaima Community in the Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo TechCabal is happy to present to you the first ever contenders in the maiden edition of the TechCabal Battlefield, where the next generation of tech entrepreneurs will compete for the biggest Nigerian technology startup prize ever — $20,000, courtesy of Stanbic IBTC Bank and iROKING.com Out of 92 applications and a fiercely... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A suspected armed robber in Oyo didn’t have to wait very long to meet up with Karma after robbing a family within the state. The unidentified man is said to have brandished an axe and a knife while robbing his victims, a mother and her daughter, who were resident in the Ayetoro... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A police officer in Nasarawa has been found guilty of raping a toddler and has been ordered to pay N10 million in compensation. Corporal Anthony Onoja is said to have injured the victim and caused her to bleed as a result of the act. The state high court which passed down the... Read More
by Zara Mustapha A 15-year old school boy is recovering after an attacker slit his throat while trying to rob him in South Africa. Reports say, the Grade 10 pupil of Cape High school, South Africa, needed 18 stitches externally and six stitches internally to save his life. It was gathered that the boy was... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Minister of Aviation, Labaran Maku gave an explanation surrounding the sack of the four ministers in the cabinet of President Goodluck Jonathan, saying they were sacked in order to pursue other goals. Mr. Maku announced the names of replacements for the sacked ministers, stating that the Minister of State for Trade and Investments, Mr... Read More
by Zara Mustapha It was formerly a joke that Bruce Jenner, estranged husband of reality star, Kris Jenner was going to undergo surgical procedures to ‘feminize’ his features but recent reports say that the former athlete is really serious about it. According to Radar Online, Bruce Jenner was spotted recently, a shocking transformation in... Read More
by Tony Obi The news broke out today that the embattled Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah was sacked by Nigeria’s president, Goodluck Jonathan. As usual social media was buzzing with comments from the new development, with comments pouring in on Twitter. Here are the top 10 reactions to the Oduah’s sack: High Chief Hon. Mrs... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi It’s February, the month of love and love is definitely in the air. A lot of men are probably planning to propose to their girlfriends on what is termed the most romantic day of the year. Well guys, before you propose, make sure she’s actually interested and don’t do it in... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo President Jonathan has retired the Minister of Aviation, Princess Stella Oduah from active service of the Federal Government on Wednesday in Abuja. Three other ministers were also given the axe, they are Minister of the Niger Delta, Godsday Orubebe, Minister of Police Affairs, Caleb Olubolade and Minister of State For Finance, Yerima Ngama. Details later…..
by Zara Mustapha A man was arrested and dragged to court for allegedly beating his wife in Zimbabwe. The man, Fresh Ndlovu was said to have caught his wife Pretty Sibanda sitting on a container, collecting vaginal discharge which she would have mixed with the food which was cooking as a love potion. According to... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi A woman had her face and lips ruined after a fake plastic surgeon injected “cement” like filler into her skin. 46-year-old Rajee Narinesingh, who was born a man, felt like her life had ended after the surgery left her looking like a freak. The fake doctor, Oneal Ron Morris, was imprisoned after... Read More
by Zara Mustapha A 34-year old woman who was found naked in the bedroom of a 15-year old boy was said to have jumped out of second storey window after she was caught by the boy’s furious mother. Police say the culprit, Keri Gonzales snuck into the teenager’s bedroom and drank alcohol with him after... Read More
For ‘Labi, you inspire me… Dayo jumped out of bed at the sound of his wife’s screams. He stood by helplessly as two nurses held her down and injected her. She was soon calm and as usual, he waited for her to fall asleep so he could retreat to his room. Dayo and Funmi had... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo A 27-year old man have been arrested by police in Onitsha, Anambra state on Tuesday for allegedly beating his girlfriend to death. Speaking to newsmen in the state, the Public Relations Officer, Emeka Chukwuemeka, said the suspect was arrested while trying to escape after the incident. “A full scale investigation has commenced on the matter... Read More
It’s the season of love and the Valentine’s fever has set in. This is one of the highlights of the year because love lights up the world. Everyone has their own personal love story and we’d like to know yours. In the spirit of the season we’ll be welcoming entries that chronicle journeys of love... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Love is in the air so this month TW is all about love. For self and others! And in spirit of love for self we have on our cover Kate Henshaw, who shares the cover with Abiola Awosanya, the winner of our 2013 Celebrity Fitness Challenge. After conquering the Nigerian movie industry,... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A deputy director with the State Security Service (SSS) in Oyo is said to have taken his wife to court. Edward Magaji filed the complaint against his wife in a Magistrate court sitting in Yola, the capital of Adamawa. Mr. Magaji accused his wife and mother of his four children of damaging... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Just in time for the Valentine’s Day weekend, Nigeria’s King of Soul, Timi Dakolo has announced the release of his new single ‘Iyawo Mi’ off his forthcoming album. ‘Iyawo Mi’ is produced by the iconic Cobhams Asuquo. It is a love letter delivered with the trademark vocals that set Dakolo apart –... Read More
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