Burna Boy knows how to make a statement well even when its not controversial. The “Run my race” singer proudly showed off his customized gold plated studded microphone with the name “Burna” boldly written. Just one word -‘Swag’.
by Oge Okonkwo Indications that the feud between former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and his daughter, Iyabo will be solved by the intervention of Yoruba leaders has been ruled out as the prominent leaders in the South-West have totally washed their hands off the matter. The elders confirmed it was a family issue which was best... Read More
by Carolyn Etim The Nigeria Entertainment industry is one industry that is superfluous with glamour and also synonymous with controversial issues and scandals. It is common place for celebrities to tweet their grievances; cussing and tearing each other apart on the public social media platform. I think it’s fine for people to disagree but what... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo A 28-year-old pastor, Chibuike Israel, yesterday, appeared before an Ejigbo Magistrate’s Court in Lagos, over an alleged sexual assault and stealing. The accused who resides at the Ijegun area of Lagos is said to be facing a three-count charge of sexual assault and obtaining by false pretenses. Narrating to the court, the prosecutor.... Read More
by Akin Osuntokun To be screened and get certified as free of HIV is definitely a better medical status than suspected carriers who are yet to undergo verification. What I found most unacceptable is the scurrilous attempt in the media to impugn the integrity of the Supreme Court for not joining the multitude to do... Read More
by Adeola Balogun Police officers in Lagos have arrested one suspected member of a gang of robbers believed to have killed 3 officers during a foiled robbery attempt. Nonso Egbuzobi, 28, is said to have participated in an operation aimed at robbing an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) in the Ayobo area of the state in... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The highest punishment available in law has been meted out to 2 brothers in Delta after they were found guilty of kidnapping and murder. The duo were sentenced to death for the part they played in the abduction and subsequent death of one Ifeanyi Akukalia. A state high court sitting in Warri... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A court in Osun has ordered the imprisonment of a middle aged man after he admitted allegations of rape levelled against him. Bamidele Tijani, a baker, was accused of having forceful sexual intercourse with a 10-year-old girl. Tijani put in a guilty plea before a Magistrate court sitting in Osogbo, the state... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo According to reports, a set of newborn twins were spotted in a canal in an unidentified area of Lagos. The babies, believed to have been dumped by their mother, were left in the filthy water packed with refuse. Sympathizers gathered round and tried to make sense of the actions of whoever had... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A nurse in Delta has had an order of imprisonment passed on her after she was found guilty of attempted murder. Florence Ojo was found guilty after facing allegations that she had poured acid on her own cousin. Ojo was sentenced to spend four years in prison for the act. The Nation... Read More
by Adeola Balogun A father in Abia has been arrested by police in the state over allegations of child trafficking after it was alleged that he had sold his own son. Kingsley Ubani, 26, is said to have admitted selling his three-year-old son to a child trafficking ring. Mr. Ubani also said further that he... Read More
The Peoples Democratic Party has appealed to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, to help sack the 37 members of the House who defected from the ruling party to the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). The PDP argued that the affected lawmakers should vacate their seats immediately having left the party that brought them to the legislature.... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Stunning Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe is now married. Recent photos from her wedding shows the wedding celebration is full swing. The actress married her beau Mr Gentry at the Ikoyi Registry, Lagos. The blushing bride looking radiant in a white dress with black lace trimmings and black pumps. Photos: H/T Laila’s blog
“No matter how old you grow, I say to all of you today, don’t lose those qualities of youth—your imagination, your optimism, your idealism. Because the future of the continent is in your hands.” — President Barack Obama, South Africa, June 2013. The Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders is a flagship program of President Obama’s... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi Nigeria has some of the most beautiful women in Africa living within its shores. The editors of Glitz Africa Magazine obviously realized this and have as a result named some of our very own female celebrities as being among the most beautiful women in Africa. Genevieve Nnaji was listed along with fellow... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Nigerian stars came out in their numbers on Thursday, December 18, 2013 to celebrate the life of an icon and legend; Nelson Mandela at Oceanview Restaurant, Victoria Island, Lagos. The free concert was put together by the Nigeria Stars in collaboration with Mo Abudu’s EbonyLife TV in celebration of the extraordinary life... Read More
by Oke Efagene A Magistrate’s Court in Ejigbo, Lagos has today arraigned a 28-year-old pastor, Chibuike Isreal, for alleged stealing and unlawful carnal knowledge. Israel, who lives at the Ijegun area of Lagos, is presently facing a 3-count charge of obtaining by false pretences, sexual assault and stealing. The prosecutor, Femi Adeleye, informed the court... Read More
by Oke Efagene A Nigerian, Abraham Shodiya, has been locked up in a detention facility in Ireland for his role in a cocaine operation worth €29 million. A father of four was sentenced yesterday by Judge Desmond Hogan of Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, to 12 years imprisonment, with 2 years suspended and backdated to when he entered... Read More
by Akintomiwa Agbaje The list of prominent people who have reserved comments about the disputed or rumoured letter written by Senator Iyabo Obasanjo keeps growing. The reason for her letter, an 18 page letter purportedly leaked to the press by her father, Olusegun Obasanjo. Asides, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, a bevy of affluent Yoruba elders aslo... Read More
by Akintomiwa Agbaje A whole family of five was wiped out in a pre-dawn attack by armed gunmen in Heipang, Barkin Ladi local government of Plateau state. They were slaughtered while the family was asleep late in the night at about 12.30am on Tuesday. The Nation reports: Residents said the gunmen came in their numbers and... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The year 2013 has been a very eventful one, and it is fast drawing to a close. A lot of things that occurred during the year have been left unresolved; questions left unanswered, mysteries left unsolved. A number of controversies arose in the course of the year and somewhere along the line... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi Controversial musician, Miley Cyrus has earned a reputation for always having her tongue outside her mouth. The former Disney star has earned notoriety for this and her infamous raunchiness as displayed in her “Wrecking ball” video. Miley might never offer an explanation for her various other stunts, but at least she has... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Nigerian footballer and Seattle Sounders FC 9 striker, Obafemi Martins is proud to show off his assets without an apology. Martins flooded Instagram with photos of what he’s acquired over the years, ranging from cars to jewelries, wrist watches and other things that makes him ‘fly’. See more photos: ... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu When Toke Makinwa appeared on the cover of Mode Men’s February issue, she was described as a rising star from the world of TV/Radio. She was definitely striking and already gaining popularity in media circles but no one could actually call it, fame that is… well because unlike the other talents featured on... Read More
by Oke Efagene A petition for a Georgia teen, Sam McNair, 17, who was suspended earlier this month after hugging a teacher, is drawing a lot of attention on the internet. The petition, which has gathered over 4,000 signatures as at yesterday afternoon, calls on the Gwinnett County Public Schools to overturn McNair’s punishment. The... Read More
by Alkasim Abdulkadir One argument that continues to run through the conversation is space on the moral authority of Obasanjo to write President Jonathan such a letter, for many people it has been a case of take message but shoot down the messenger. Nigeria’s public space has been inundated with a series of letters and speeches... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo It appears Senator Iyabo Obasanjo has finally set the record straight and admitted she indeed wrote the now public 11-page letter to her father, ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo. The senator was said to have spoken to Vanguard yesterday and stated that all claims of her denying authorship of the letter were false. Ever... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Gregg Casarona and Jen Gerakaris both weighing 440lbs and 110lbs, were dating for a month and they decided to take things to another level by sleeping together. The huge imbalance in their weight caused quite an injury when they had sex for the first time sending Gerakaris to the emergency room after she slammed... Read More
by Oke Efagene Nigerian-American documentary film maker, Zuriel Oduwole, who has made history as the youngest person to be interviewed in Forbes magazine, has shown no signs of slowing down, despite her enviable achievements. At the tender age of 11, Oduwole has interviewed influential people around the world, including world leaders. She was also recently... Read More
by Akintomiwa Agbaje A lecturer at the Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State was shot and killed by suspected cultists who broke into his home in the early hours of the wednesday morning. Dr Segun Onabanjo, a senior lecturer at the Department of Sociology, was killed in his home located at Odomolasa area of Ilese-Ijebu yesterday. The... Read More
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