“I’ll die for Yvonne Nelson, dine with Genevieve Nnaji & dust off Tonto Dikeh” – Iyanya opens up on Rubbin’ Minds

by Isi Esene After Iyanya’s interview on the Sunday hit show, Rubbin’ Minds we’ve been able to establish who the Kukere-master will die for, dine with and dust off. His answer to this poser is simple: He’ll “die for Yvonne Nelson, Dine with Genevieve Nnaji and Dust off Tonto Dikeh.” The hunk of a guy, Iyanya... Read More

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July 22, 2013

Disrespect for the Oba: Edo chiefs call for removal of the Archbishop of Benin

by Rachel Ogbu Edo chiefs of Bini extraction, led by Iyase (Prime Minister) of Benin, Chief Sam Igbe have called for the immediate removal of the Archbishop of Benin Catholic Diocese, Augustine Akubeze. This is because the Archbishop has allegedly refused to conduct mass in the local dialect and his disrespect for the Benin monarch. In a statement... Read More

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July 21, 2013

3 Boko Haram suspects killed by angry mob in failed mosque attack

by Oge Okonkwo Three suspected Boko Haram members were reportedly lynched by a mob in an alleged failed attempt to kill an Islamic preacher, Modu Mustapha, during the Tafsir (Ramadan Preaching) at the El- Amin Daggash Mosque in Government Reserved Area, GRA, in Maiduguri, Borno state. The suspects who came all the way from Bama council area in a Golf Saloon... Read More

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July 21, 2013

Just In: Police rescue kidnapped Briton in Lagos

by Akan Ido A Briton who was abducted by unknown gunmen on July 16, a few minutes after arriving in Nigeria has been rescued by policemen attached to the Lagos State Police Command. The victim was kidnapped a few kilometers from the Murtala Mohammed Airport and taken to an unknown destination. Reports say a combined team... Read More

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July 21, 2013

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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July 20, 2013

Standing their ground: Superstars, JAY Z and Beyonce protest with Trayvon Martin’s mother in New York (PHOTO)

Jay Z and Beyonce have made it clear — they believe justice was NOT served in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin … they spent Saturday protesting the laws which allowed his killer to walk. Photos of the superstar couple showed up on Instagram … of Jay and Bey in NYC, protesting against “Stand Your Ground” laws … the law... Read More

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July 20, 2013

“I was scared of dying” – OJB Jezreel opens up on lessons learnt from kidney ailment

by Akan Ido Popular producer, OJB Jezreel, who was recently been in the news soliciting a sum of $100,000 to undergo a kidney surgery in India has received a financial lifeline from the Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi. In an interview with Entertainment Rave Newspapers, the producer opened up on the lessons learnt and other... Read More

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July 20, 2013

Movie review: ‘Turning Point’ is a rough cut of a potentially intriguing film

by Wilfred Okiche Another year, another ‘’Nollywood-Hollywood’ collaboration arrives. And how we’ve come to dread them. A long time ago, film lovers jumped excitedly at the mere thought of Hollywood talent stooping from their lofty perch to mingle with the brightest of our local talent. It didn’t even matter then that the Americanahs were mostly... Read More

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July 20, 2013

State of Emergency: FG restores GSM services in Borno (Reports)

by Rachel Ogbu The Nigerian government has lifted the suspension on mobile telephone services in Borno State. Since May 2013, telecommunication services had been restricted in Borno which is known to be the hotbed of the Boko Haram insurgency, The Federal Government suspended all GSM services following the declaration of a State of Emergency there. Earlier this... Read More

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July 20, 2013

Aww, how cute: More photos from OAP, Matse Uwatse’s wedding in Lagos (PHOTOS)

Nigerian Info On-Air-Personality Matse Uwatse tied the knot with her fiance, Ekemelu Bertram Nnoli on Saturday, July 13 in Lagos. Fellow OAP, Freeze and Kaylah of Cool FM were the reception’s emcees at Jade’s Palace Chinese Restaurant, VI. Even diva Onyeka Onwenu was in attendance and performed her song “You and I” for the couple. Other celebrity guests... Read More

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July 20, 2013

This is how to look chic: Actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde at the MBGN finale (LOOK)

by Rachel Ogbu Nollywood star Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde was spotted arriving Bayelsa to attend the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria taking place in Yenagoa. [READ: The Bootylicious episode: Toolz takes on actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde on ‘The Juice’ (WATCH)] Jalade-Ekeinde is among the panel of judges, and she arrived ready to score in a pretty multi-coloured blouse, black leggings and... Read More

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July 20, 2013

Jonathan, Northern governors meet Obasanjo

by Isi Esene There are reports that President Goodluck Jonathan today paid a visit to the former president, Olusegun Obasanjo in his Abeokuta home. The president was said to have arrived with his convoy at Obasanjo’s expansive Hilltop mansion around 11:52am with security operatives immediately beefed up in the area. The two immediately engaged in... Read More

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July 20, 2013

N5 billion lost every year to fire disasters in Nigeria – Official

by Rachel Ogbu In the past few months, fire disasters have been recorded across Lagos and around the country. Just on Thursday, July 18, goods probably worth billions of naira were destroyed by fire at the warehouse of Coscharis Nigeria Limited in Lagos now the Comptroller General, Federal Fire Service (FFS), Olusegun Okebiorun, has revealed... Read More

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July 20, 2013

Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic gets stained by a waiter as Banky W looks on (WATCH)

by Akan Ido Watch this hilarious clip of Nollywood star actress, Rita Dominic getting stained by a clumsy waiter as EME boss, Banky W looks on. How we love the look on her face when she was finally told it was a ‘prank’. [READ: “It’s not funny!”: EME boss, Banky W vents after getting his... Read More

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July 20, 2013

Myne Whitman: Child marriage – Where we ALL got it wrong!

by Myne Whitman It is said that a large number of Nigerians don’t really know the law or their rights, and I think the lawmakers fall into this category. Those who pushed to delete section 29(4)(b) did it on the grounds that it infringes the right of a child by allowing early marriage but I think otherwise. If... Read More

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July 20, 2013

Nigeria loses revenue as 400,000 barrels of crude oil is lost daily – FG

by Rachel Ogbu Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, revealed earlier this week that the country was losing 400,000 barrels of crude oil per day to illegal bunkering and vandalism of oil pipelines. With figures like this, there are concerns in government circles that the country’s revenue projection for the... Read More

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July 20, 2013

Insecurity: Kidnapped Briton identified as police commence investigation

by Rachel Ogbu The Briton who was kidnapped on Thursday, July 18 after arriving Lagos international airport has been named. The Lagos State Police Command, on Friday, said intense investigation has started to rescue Lee Dixon, and an operation aimed at securing his freedom is in full gear. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria,... Read More

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“I’ll die for Yvonne Nelson, dine with Genevieve Nnaji & dust off Tonto Dikeh” – Iyanya opens up on Rubbin’ Minds

Disrespect for the Oba: Edo chiefs call for removal of the Archbishop of Benin

3 Boko Haram suspects killed by angry mob in failed mosque attack

Just In: Police rescue kidnapped Briton in Lagos

Tragic: London passenger slumps and dies at Lagos Airport

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

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

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

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

Just In: Building collapses in Lagos killing 2 people

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Femi Aribisala: Love breaks the rules

Standing their ground: Superstars, JAY Z and Beyonce protest with Trayvon Martin’s mother in New York (PHOTO)

“I was scared of dying” – OJB Jezreel opens up on lessons learnt from kidney ailment

Movie review: ‘Turning Point’ is a rough cut of a potentially intriguing film

State of Emergency: FG restores GSM services in Borno (Reports)

Aww, how cute: More photos from OAP, Matse Uwatse’s wedding in Lagos (PHOTOS)

This is how to look chic: Actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde at the MBGN finale (LOOK)

Jonathan, Northern governors meet Obasanjo

N5 billion lost every year to fire disasters in Nigeria – Official

Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic gets stained by a waiter as Banky W looks on (WATCH)

Myne Whitman: Child marriage – Where we ALL got it wrong!

Nigeria loses revenue as 400,000 barrels of crude oil is lost daily – FG

Insecurity: Kidnapped Briton identified as police commence investigation

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