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September 5, 2013

Abacha loot: Two arrested in UK over £20m

by ‘Jola Sotubo Years after his demise, the name of former Nigerian military ruler,Sani Abacha, is still causing controversy around the globe. Efforts have been made to trace the funds reportedly embezzled by the late dictator and those efforts have extended to the United kingdom. Investigations have uncovered another £20m(N5.12billion) reportedly laundered by Abacha through... Read More
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September 5, 2013

Tragedy: Generator fumes kill newly wed couple, one other

by ‘Jola Sotubo An abrupt end has come to the newly created matrimony of a young couple in Cross River State as they have lost their lives after inhaling poisonous, carbon monoxide-laden generator fumes. Bassey Effiong (27) and his wife, Glory (21) were reportedly killed by the fumes in their yet to be completed abode... Read More
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September 5, 2013

Kenechi Uzochukwu: Criminal minds – Sewage treatment (Y! Superblogger)

by Kenechi Uzochukwu He had been observing the house for some time, waiting for that lethargic period just after dinner when people were relaxed and yet to lock up. He had picked the house because it stood alone and aloof from the other buildings.  Many of the others had gone: some to jail, and some to... Read More
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September 5, 2013

Adanna Chukwuma: An evening with Marshall Ganz – Advancing health equity from the ground up (Y! Policy Hub)

by Adanna Chukwuma Successful movements to reverse health inequity will not be built by one leader but by a movement of leaders, each a champion in their own right at varying levels. Growing up in a country run by the military deeply influenced my notion about leading change: national political leadership seemed inherently superior and... Read More
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September 4, 2013

Temitope Isedowo: I envision a more united Nigeria (30 Days 30 Voices)

by Temitope Isedowo  “…but I keep asking myself if I did not notice this over-zealousness because my mind was prepared beforehand to notice it” Embarking on my first international trip brought a measure of excitement so emotionally encompassing. As a poor student, flying cross-continent involved going through an agonizing process of visa application and enduring... Read More
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September 4, 2013

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Rapper, MI Abaga named Lagos state ambassador for energy

by Oge Okonkwo Nigerian rapper, M.I is has been named the Lagos state ambassador for energy, by the Lagos state government. The good news was confirmed from his tweets which read: MI is still holding the position as  the UN ambassador for the smuggling of migrants and is also a Glo ambassador. To find out... Read More
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September 4, 2013

Extreme makeover: Woman arrested after knocking 3 teeth out of her neighbour

by ‘Jola Sotubo A woman in Lagos has lost 3 teeth after being involved in a domestic quarrel with a neighbour. Omowunmi Akindero was hit on the mouth by one Itunu Makanjuola and she subsequently suffered a reduction in her dentition. Makanjuola, 35, has been arrested and charged for the crime which incident occurred at... Read More
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September 4, 2013

Picture-perfect! OAP, Toolz rocks amazing blue dress and WE’RE LOVING IT (LOOK)

by Akan Ido Tolu ‘Toolz’ Oniru is one lady who knows how to flaunt what she’s got. The amazing Beat FM OAP and NdaniTV host flaunts her sexy blue flowing dress which accentuates those curves she’s ever popular for. Looking at this dress from behind and it’s clear the dress was made for those curves. We’re... Read More
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September 4, 2013

Kidnappers of lawmaker’s wife killed by police in Delta

by Oge Okonkwo Operatives of the Delta State Police command have killed two suspected members of a kidnap gang. According to sources, the suspects, Freeborn Okwundu and Monday Ekpeki, died as a result of fatal gun shot injuries which was inflicted on them during a shoot out with the police in Abby, Ndokwa West Local Government Area... Read More
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September 4, 2013

Sad news: QuestionMark boss, Kevin Luciano loses mum weeks after getting married

by Oge Okonkwo Question Mark boss, Kevin Lucciano, is currently mourning the loss of his mother, Mrs. Fashakin (pictured above),  who passed away after a brief illness yesterday, September 3 at  Ilorin Teaching Hospital. Her death was announced yesterday by Kevin on his Facebook page. She was in attendance at the wedding between Kevin and Mariah Mogoli... Read More
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September 4, 2013

“That’s the daftest list ever!”: Cool FM OAP, Freeze faults Forbes ‘Most Bankable African Artistes’ list (TWEETS)

by Oge Okonkwo Nigerian stars, Don Jazzy, Psquare, D’banj, Wizkid, 2face Idibia, Ice Prince and Banky W made the list as Africa’s most bankable artistes presented by Forbes in collaboration with Channel O. [READ: Check out the made men: Don Jazzy, Psquare, D’banj top Forbes Africa richest artistes list] According to reports, top radio host, Freeze... Read More
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September 4, 2013

EFCC freezes (mega) assets of ex-police pension directors

by Oge Okonkwo Following the pending case over the police pension scam, the  Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has carried out an order to freeze the assets and bank accounts of  ex-police pension directors, Atiku Abubakar Kigo and  Uzoma Attang. In a statement made by EFCC spokesman,Wilson Uwujaren, on Tuesday, he said the order was... Read More
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September 4, 2013

Housewife who allegedly beat girl, 3, to death for defecating on herself is charged for murder

by Oge Okonkwo A 21-year-old woman, Rebecca Bassey, was arrested and charged to an Ebute-Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Tuesday, over the alleged murder of a 3-year-old girl. According to the Prosecutor, Frank Inah, Bassey had reportedly committed the crime on July 22 at about 4.00 p.m at her residence,  No.158, Power Line St. Ijaye, Ojokoro,... Read More
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September 4, 2013

Solomon Osadolo: The odds for world peace have never been this bad (Y! Superblogger)

by Solomon Osadolo You ever just wonder why we can’t have a period when there’s no conflict or uprising – internal or external – anywhere in the world, with no tyrant leader lording it over his country folk and where there are no religious fanatics and nut jobs trying to tear the world apart at every... Read More
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September 4, 2013

Monster: Man arraigned for assaulting and trying to rape a 9-year-old girl

by Oge Okonkwo A 23-year-old man, Ohuegbe Vincent, was brought before an Ebute Meta Magistrate’s Court, Lagos, for allegedly attempting to rape and assault a 9-year-old girl. The incident was said to have occurred in Church street, in Ebute Meta area of Lagos state. It was gathered that Vincent reportedly assaulted the minor by inflicting... Read More
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September 4, 2013

“I am not bedridden”: Drama in Benin as father of Arik stowaway shows up at Government House

by ‘Jola Sotubo Perhaps not wanting to be left out of his family’s new found fame, the father of stowaway boy, Daniel Ihekhina, yesterday made a surprising appearance. Osaigbovo Ihekhina, who was previously said to be absent because he was ill and hence bedridden, appeared  yesterday at the Government House in Benin City, Edo State... Read More
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September 4, 2013

Japheth Omojuwa: Nigeria – Power to the gangs (Y! FrontPage)

by Japheth Omojuwa  If the people truly elected president Goodluck Jonathan, why is he more afraid of what governors would do to his chances than he is afraid of what his non-performance would do?… Nigerians need not be told that issues of their welfare and governance rank very low on the priorities of their leaders. It... Read More
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September 4, 2013

Suspected drug addict goes on rampage in Jigawa, stabs man to death after row with mother

by Tutu Akinlabi Residents of Ausar Quarters in the Ringim area of Jigawa State were yesterday thrown into confusion as a suspected drug addict stabbed a 40-year-old man to death in an incident that also left 5 other people injured. The assailant, known simply as “AKT”, was said to be a well known thug around... Read More
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September 4, 2013

End of the road: Herbalist, ‘okada’ rider arraigned for kidnapping in Lagos

by ‘Jola Sotubo   The end of the road has come for two suspects in Lagos State as they have been arraigned before an Ebute-Metta Chief Magistrate Court, Lagos, on a four-count charge of kidnapping, stealing, and conspiracy. Okula Bamiwola, a 32 year old herbalist and Whenayon Kikisuhu, 28, an “okada” rider, resident in Tande... Read More
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September 4, 2013

FRAUD: Pastor, 3 others arrested for impersonating EFCC officials in Kogi

by Adeola Balogun Men of the Kogi state police command have apprehended 4 suspects, one of them a pastor of a new generation church, for pretending to be operatives of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) . The men claimed before their arrest that they were ordered to investigate the Rector of the Federal... Read More
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September 4, 2013

Revealed: Why ‘Young Shall Grow’ transport boss was attacked in FESTAC

by ‘Jola Sotubo New details have come to light regarding the circumstances which led to the attempted assassination of “Young Shall Grow” boss, Chief Vincent Obianodo. The transport mogul was attacked last month in his car on his way home to FESTAC in an incident that left 3 people dead. Chief Obianodo barely escaped with... Read More
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September 4, 2013

Opinion: An open letter to my pastor, Biodun Fatoyinbo of COZA

by Akan Imoh I’m not in support of Pastors living reckless lives, but before we crucify Pastor Biodun, I want us to know that no one, and I repeat, no one is above sexual fall. As I tell my friends in church, ‘konji’ is not a respecter of anointing… Sex does not respect speaking in... Read More
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September 4, 2013

Boko Haram: Military intensify search for remnants of sect members

by Oge Okonkwo The military has embarked on a search for remnants the Boko Haram sect, following the strategic ambush of innocent citizens in villages in the North by the terrorists. According to sources, the seventh division of the  Nigerian Army with headquarters in Maiduguri is leading the manhunt with headquarters at Mongonu, Yola, and the Multi-National... Read More
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