by Junior Idakula Check out the video below of rapper MI performing his hit song “Short Black Boy” at the 2008 edition of The Future Awards Africa. MI was also winner in the Musician Of The Year category of the 2010 edition of the Awards.
by ‘Jola Sotubo Forty-eight people have been killed in violence in Langtang South Local Government Area of Plateau since it started on Thursday, the Special Task Force (STF) in the state said. The STF spokesman, Capt. Salisu Mustapha, said in Jos on Friday that invading gunmen killed 28 persons in Magama, Bongong and Karkashi communities,... Read More
by Akegh Doowuese This is first Sunday since social media was jolted by allegations by Ese Walter, a former member of the Common Wealth Of Zion Assembly (COZA), detailing her relationship with the church pastor, Biodun Fatoyinbo. The church was half-full by 8:30am with regular church members and witnesses throng in in their multitudes supposedly expecting... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo In true hero fashion, a young man thought nothing of his own safety as he delved into a fire to save a 16 month old baby in Makurdi. However, he is now suffering serious consequences as a result of that heroic act. Michael Anthony, 27, is now battling for his life at... Read More
by Ishola Alolanle Fatai I haven’t been to church in forever, or at least what feels like it. That should be obvious enough, right? What with me being an atheist and all, particularly considering I grew up Muslim and not Christian. But I’ve always had something of a curious relationship with the House of God.... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The chaos which led to loss of property in Bodija market, Ibadan, has resulted in even more discomfort for residents of the area. The popular market, which is one of the busiest in the Oyo State capital, has reportedly been shut by government officials after pandemonium erupted on Friday following a clash... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A vehicle carrying ammunition was at the weekend intercepted by men of the Benue State Police Command. The vehicle was seized by the police and one person, suspected to be a member of Boko Haram, was also arrested. The vehicle was impounded on Friday night when men of the state Police Force... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo According to security forces, the leader of Boko Haram, may have been mortally wounded after a recent gun battle. He reportedly sustained the fatal injuries in the forest of Sambisa, Borno State in a June raid and was taken to Mali for immediate treatment by top members of Boko Haram. In Mali,... Read More
by Bankole Oluwafemi Rehashing the ill effects occasioned by tobacco use is superfluous at this point. It is a real, present and growing menace that must be met head on and responsibly by the ones at the helm of policy. In the developed world, overwhelming scientific consensus on the deleterious effects of tobacco smoke, coupled... Read More
by Mina Ogbanga Since many patients cannot afford quality healthcare, free primary healthcare centers that provide free or low-cost medical care to the uninsured and underinsured become an important resource for the poor. “As I walk through the valley of shadow of death, I fear no evil, for thou art with me.” If I go by... Read More
by Akan Ido The Minister of State for Education, Nyesom Wike who is seen to be at the forefront of political opposition to Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi has given specific conditions for peace to reign in the state. The minister who was speaking yesterday before the Performance Assessment Committee set up by the Felix Obuah... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Following the controversy that ensued on social media after Ese Walter’s confession on her alleged affair with Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of COZA church, she has since deleted both her Facebook and Twitter accounts. [READ: How I was abused by Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of COZA – Ese Walter, former church member] Pastor Fatoyinbo who... Read More
by Femi Aribisala Paul is the only writer in the bible who says his word is the word of God. He says to the Thessalonians: “When you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of... Read More
by Isi Esene Popular actress and singer, Tonto Dikeh is the guest in this Sunday’s Rubbin’ Minds with host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. She is guest on the Entertainment Segment on Channels TV at 3pm. The beautiful actress is appearing on the show barely a month after being called out by popular artiste, Iyanya who said he would “…dust off Tonto... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The police in Enugu state have shot dead the leader of a gang of kidnappers during the operation to rescue a victim. A statement from Ebere Amaraizu, the spokesman of the Enugu State Police Command, on Friday said the victim, Faith Omoboriowo, was rescued unhurt. Amaraizu said Omoboriowo was abducted at Nru in Nsukka Local Government... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo The wives of volunteers popularly known as civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) have been recruited by troops fighting armed rebels in Borno state, to restrain the increasing involvement of women in the activities of the Boko Haram sect. Men of the JTF have not ceased to express their surprise at the increasing rate... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Police in Ibadan have arrested, Ikechukwu Christopher, a suspected hired assassin. He was arrested after a routine check by the officers of the Oyo State police command. The suspect was said to be on his way from Enugu to Ibadan to carry out the assassination when he ran into the police. A... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Stranded members of the militant group, Boko Haram have resorted to cannibalism after being stranded with no food and water in the Magumeri forest which is 150 kilometeres from the Maiduguri, the state capital. Mallam Momodu Bukar, a suspected militant, told newsmen on Saturday in Maiduguri that he fled the camp... Read More
Cobhams Asuquo is a Nigerian musician and winner in the music producer of the year category at the 2009 edition of The Future Awards Africa. He is a prolific songwriter and producer and is signed to Sony ATV London as a songwriter. He started his professional career as a lawyer, before going into music full... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo An unhappy man, 40-year-old Amando Onoja, has pleaded with the Agege customary court to grant him a divorce from his wife Helen Onoja. Mr. Onoja, who is an officer with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), explained to the court, the disrespectful, destructive and stubborn ways of his wife, how she picks up fights... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Trouble befell 32 year old Quadri Busari when he decided to go head to head with two brothers who were supposedly his friends. Nurudeen Dada, 38, and Wasiu Dada, 41, of Isheri-Oke, Ijegun, Lagos are accused of stabbing Mr. Busari to death and have subsequently been remanded today by an Igbosere Magistrate... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Tragedy struck on Wednesday at the Ofada area of Mowe, Ogun State, south-west Nigeria, when a three-year-old boy, Ola William, fell into an open well and drowned. According to reports, the little boy had just come back from his school’s tutorials and was playing around the vicinity when the incident happened. It was... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The Chairman of the Kano State Branch of the Nigerian Medical Association, Dr. Sheihi Abubakar has distanced himself and his association from the ongoing industrial action embarked upon by the Medical and Health Workers Union in the state. According to him, “We want to make it clear to the public that none of our... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo There was confusion today at the Benin airport after a teenage stowaway was found in the tyre hold of an Arik Aircraft flying from Benin to Lagos. The incident is being considered a serious security breach on a local flight. The Aircraft with registration number, 5N-MJG Flight 44, left Benin Airport at... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Fire has just gutted Globacom office in Abuja. The office is located at Wuse 2, Aminu Kano crescent. An eye witness close to the scene reported that the inferno has been on for up to an hour as various interventions to put out the fire are yet to yield any fruitful result.... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo As Nigerians are still trying to come to terms with the revelations of an alleged sexual relationship between the General Overseer of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, Biodun Fatoyinbo, and a former female congregant, Ese Walter, another can of worms has been burst open. Barely 24 hours after Miss Walter went public... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Isioma Ovia, daughter of internationally acclaimed Nigerian banker, Jim Ovia, will walk down the aisle today, August 24, with her longtime partner, Ola Olowu, an advertising executive who happens to be the older brother of media personality, Adebola Olowu popularly known as Illrymz. The wedding will take place at St Mark’s, Hamilton Terrace, St... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo From almost all accounts, Abiodun Fatoyinbo is an amazing guy. This is what makes it all the more difficult to believe the recent allegations of sexual impropriety leveled against him by Ese Walter, a former member of his church. [READ: How I was abused by Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of COZA – Ese... Read More
by Isi Esene There are unconfirmed reports that Mike Ozekhome (SAN), has been kidnapped in Edo state. The lawyer was reportedly kidnapped yesterday along the Benin-Auchi road. According to unconfirmed reports, all efforts so far made by security agents to get him released have proved abortive with some reports indicating that policemen sent to rescue... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Nollywood actress/singer, Tonto Dikeh posted a photo of herself and her father on her Instagram page, She acknowledged the presence of her dad in her life with a shout out on her page, and also talked about him coming through for her. Tonto’s message read: “He really doez look cluelezz,He iz ma... Read More
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