Tragic: London passenger slumps and dies at Lagos Airport

by Akan Ido A middle-aged passenger who just returned from the United Kingdom aboard Arik Air earlier today slumped and died at the domestic terminal one of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. Reports say the yet to be identified victim was immediately rushed to the Aviation Clinic, where he was confirmed dead. The passenger’s wife and... Read More

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July 21, 2013

“It will destroy our girls”: Abike Dabiri-Erewa opposes bill encouraging child brides

by Oge Okonkwo Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa fondly has expressed her opposition to any law that would end up jeopardising the health of young girls forced to marry at a young age. The former broadcaster and is presently a member of the Federal House of Reps representing Ikorodu Constituency in Lagos State said having “covered first hand... Read More

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July 21, 2013

Update: NEMA confirms 3 dead in Lagos building collapse (WATCH)

by Oge Okonkwo A two story building under construction located at the Ishaga area of Surulere, Lagos, collapsed earlier today with three people confirmed dead. Among the dead is a 13-year-old girl. Three people were rescued alive by officials of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and were quickly rushed to the hospital for proper medical... Read More

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July 21, 2013

Aww, cute couple: Cool FM OAP, Dotun and D’banj’s sister set wedding dates (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido Cool FM On-Air-Personality, Dotun and Taiwo Oyebanjo have announced their wedding dates with the wedding set to be on August 3, 2013. The cute couple will have their traditional wedding on July 27 and sources say plans are being put in place to make it a memorable wedding ceremony. Oyebanjo, the bride-to-be,... Read More

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July 21, 2013

Gov. Akpabio rewards electrician for recovering his stolen dollars (Report)

by Akan Ido Money valued at over $250,000 which reportedly got missing in June from Governor Godswill Akpabio’s bedroom at the Akwa Ibom state governor’s lodge in Abuja has been recovered. Reports say the money was found by an electrician called in to undertake repairs on a faulty air-conditioner at the lodge. The money was... Read More

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July 21, 2013

Just In: Building collapses in Lagos killing 2 people

by Akan Ido There are reports that a building has collapsed at 29, Ishaga Road in Surulere area of Lagos. Sources say the building collapse which occurred earlier today had several people trapped under the rubble with two victims confirmed dead. Three others have been rescued according to National Emergency Management Agency officials and they have... Read More

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July 21, 2013

Swinging both ways? Israeli supermodel, Bar Refaeli spotted kissing her girlfriend straight on the lips (LOOK)

by Oge Okonkwo Israeli supermodel, Bar Refaeli shared a photo of herself having a tongue-twisting moment with her girlfriend, Orna Elovitch. The sexy bombshell looking gorgeous in a bikini released the photo with a caption: “B & O standing on the grass and k.i.s.s.i.n.g.” The other time at the GoDaddy Super Bowl commercial she made out... Read More

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July 21, 2013

Ekene Benjamin: One thing you should NEVER take for granted… Nigerian cake (30 Days, 30 Voices)

All I know is I relish every moment I can bring the first spoken price to a fraction and when the seller is not “cooperating” I move on to the next one. I can’t sleep. I have an assignment that’s proving a little difficult so I thought I’d sleep over it and wake up in... Read More

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July 21, 2013

SEE Yvonne Nelson, Rukky Sanda, Ebube Nwagbo, others at the House Of Gold movie premiere (PHOTOS)

What: House of Gold Movie Premiere. Where: Silverbird Galleria, V.I, Lagos. When: July 19, 2013. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa

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July 21, 2013

All that glitters: Nollywood actress, Rukky Sanda leaves little to the imagination in dress with plunging neckline (LOOK)

by Akan Ido Actress, Rukky Sanda was on Friday at the premiere of the movie, House of Gold wearing a shimmering black dress with a plunging neckline which leaves little to the imagination. Others at the movie premiere are Yvonne Nelson, Ebube Nwagbo, Majid Michel and others. What do you think about her edgy outfit?... Read More

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July 21, 2013

Chuba Ezekwesili: The positive effect of digital piracy and counterfeits (Y! FrontPage)

by Chuba Ezekwesili What’s the lesson? Never take things on face value. Every transaction has unintended consequences: good and bad. In developing countries like Nigeria, these goods have more value than can be estimated. Nikee, Mike, Nikke, Niike, Abidas, Abidas, Ray Bon, Roy Bon…if you can’t see the connection here, then you really need to go the local market.... Read More

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July 21, 2013

Al-Mustapha did not kill Kudirat, he was a victim – Frederick Fasehun, OPC founder

by Akan Ido Dr. Frederick Fasheun, the founder of the Oodua Peoples Congress was recently seen accompanying Major Hamza al-Mustapha, the former CSO to the late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha to the ancient city of Kano after his release from prison. Hamza al-Mustapha was on trial for several years over his alleged complicity... Read More

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July 21, 2013

“What has happened has happened…” – Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele replies critics

by Akan Ido Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele has said she has learnt from the mistakes made leading to the crash of her marriage. The actress who spoke with a popular blogger said those who are judging her should cast the first stone if they have no sin. According to Akindele, she bears no grudge whatsoever... Read More

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July 21, 2013

Femi Aribisala: Love breaks the rules

by Femi Aribisala On many occasions, Jesus broke the rules out of love. He could not help himself; he had to respond in love. When his mother told him at the wedding in Cana that they had run out of wine, he observed that it was not yet the time for miracles. Jesus was following... Read More

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