Femi Fani-Kayode: The joke is the Nigerian youth, not el-Rufai

by Femi Fani-Kayode Those youths ought to be thanking God that some of us that are leaders in the political class actually care about such issues and wish to highlight them. The graduate unemployment rate in Nigeria is 80 per cent yet these young people that are abusing and mocking my friend and brother Mallam... Read More

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May 26, 2013

Amaechi is a traitor and would be treated as one – Dokubo-Asari

by Akan Ido The leader of the Niger Delta Peoples Volunteer Force (NDPVF), Mujahid Dokubo-Asari has described the governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi as a “traitor”. Dokubo-Asari said the governor would be treated as one for daring to confront the president on government policies and issues regarding the 2015 elections. The ex-militant said... Read More

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May 26, 2013

In case you didn’t know: My name has brought good luck to Nigeria – Jonathan

by Akan Ido President Goodluck Jonathan has urged parents to choose good names for their children as his name has brought good luck to Nigeria. Jonathan said this yesterday on the sidelines of the ongoing 21st ordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Africa Union holding in Addis Ababa,... Read More

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May 26, 2013

NGF crisis: Presidency upset with Akpabio, others

by Isi Esene Reports have it that the Presidency is not happy with the governor of Akwa Ibom state, Godswill Akpabio over the outcome of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) election which returned Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers state as chairman. Amaechi had won the election defeating Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau state to the... Read More

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May 25, 2013

Oh, dear: Supermodel, Miranda Kerr goes topless (LOOK)

by Akan Ido Australian supermodel, Mirada Kerr had more than she bargained for (or, so we think) as a gust of wind blew her top off during a photo shoot in Miami Beach, Florida leaving her red-faced. The sexy 30-year-old, however, took it in her strides as she continued with the shoot as if nothing happened.

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May 25, 2013

Woolwich killing: SEE photo of young Michael Adebolajo before he became a weapon-wielding monster

by Akan Ido Michael Adebolajo, one of the suspected killers of a British soldier, Lee Rigby in Woolwich on Wednesday has been described by his friends and associates as a “lovely, lovely guy” who never showed signs of a vicious murderer. [SHOCKING: Woolwich attacker addressing the camera with bloody hands (WATCH)] The picture above shows... Read More

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May 25, 2013

It wasn’t me: Jonathan denies involvement in NGF elections saga

by Isi Esene With speculations rife about the involvement of the Presidency in the high-powered politicking and horse-trading that characterised the chairmanship election of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF), President Goodluck Jonathan has come all out to deny any involvement in the intrigues following the election. The election which took place at the Rivers state... Read More

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May 25, 2013

“Black men are more endowed, but white guys are better lovers” – Nollywood actress, Cynthia Agholor opens up

by Akan Ido Nollywood actress, Cynthia Agholor is a talented woman with several movies under her belt. In this interview with Vanguard Newspapers she speaks about her movie roles, the scandals that have trailed her career and her relationship. Read excerpts from the interview below: Where did you grow up and what was it like... Read More

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May 25, 2013

Tinsel 1000th Episode: Oge Okoye, Toke Makinwa, IK Osakioduwa, Eku Edewor, other celebs set the red carpet on fire (PHOTOS)

What: Tinsel 1000 Episode. Where: Eko Hotel & Suites, V.I, Lagos. When: May 23, 2013. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa

May 25, 2013

HOT Mama: Actress, Joke Silva looking all gorgeous in wine-coloured dress (LOOK)

by Isi Esene Veteran actress, Joke Silva was at the Tinsel 1,000th Episode Celebration in Lagos on Thursday and she sure gave the young actresses a run for their money looking gorgeous in a wine-coloured dress cinched in all the right places. Pure class!

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May 25, 2013

US drones are now spying on Boko Haram

by Hauwa Gambo The United States has begun to take Nigeria’s Boko Haram a bit more seriously it appears, with drones stationed in Niamey, Niger Republic to monitor insurgents in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa. It will be recalled that the Nigerian government had deployed thousands of troops to those states after the declared State of... Read More

May 25, 2013

SNAPSHOT: Nollywood’s Kate Henshaw isn’t taking that HOT body for granted

by Hauwa Gambo We’ve heard that she spends two hours jogging across her Lekki home, the 40-plus actress and mother of two, Kate Henshaw whose body is certainly one any woman would die for. LOOK: We are not sure what Kate Henshaw is wearing here, but we love it And by this photo that she... Read More

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May 25, 2013

Nigeria should respect human rights: First trip to sub-Saharan Africa, and John Kerry is already ‘yabbing’ us

by Hauwa Gambo US Secretary of State and former American presidential candidate, John Kerry has arrived sub-Saharan Africa for his first official visit, and he has Nigeria on his mind. Just a few minutes ago, Kerry asked Nigeria to ensure it respects human rights even as it fights Islamic extremists including Boko Haram. He made... Read More

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May 25, 2013

SNAPSHOT: Governor Amaechi can’t stop smiling, after his win

by Hauwa Gambo There is also something self-satisfied, smug about the two-time governor of Rivers and now two-time chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum, Rotimi Amaechi. It endears him to his fans – as much as it drives his critics to rage. READ: Akintunde Oyebode: Governor Amaechi & a weekend at Ikogosi Well, even they... Read More

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May 25, 2013

Opinion: Yes, the Woolwich beheaders are Nigerians

by Henry Olamiju “Failure is an orphan but success has many fathers” ~ Anonymous The news headlines in the past two days have been awash with the story, photos and video of the terror attack in Woolwich, London in which a British soldier was hacked to death by two black men. The men who obviously... Read More

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May 25, 2013

#SOE: Soldiers free 9 women and children kidnapped by Boko Haram (PICTURED)

by Rachel Ogbu The Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Chris Olukolade, has announced that the women and children abducted from a police formation during the attack on some security establishments in Bama, Borno State, on May 7, 2013 have been freed. Reports claim that they were freed by soldiers deployed for special operations in the... Read More

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May 25, 2013

The eyes have it: Nollywood actress, Monalisa Chinda steps out with partner (PHOTOS)

by Chi Ibe Nollywood actress, Monalisa Chinda stepped out with her partner Lanre Nzeribe to attend the movie premiere of Turning Point which took place at Silverbird Galleria in Lagos. – [Photos: H/T LIB]

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May 25, 2013

Cynthia Osokogu killing: Her mouth was stuffed with hair net and weave-on attachment – Pathologist

by Isi Esene More details have emerged on how Cynthia Osokogu, was killed by two men she met on Facebook. According to the Consultant pathologist at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Prof. John Obafunwa, late Osokogu’s mouth was stuffed with a black and yellow hair net, a white handkerchief, weave-on attachment and then taped. Obafunwa... Read More

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May 25, 2013

How Amaechi beat Jang to retain NGF seat; Akpabio, Mimiko, others cry foul

by Isi Esene The election of Governor Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi as the chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum has attracted controversy with opposing governors alleging that the election was rigged in his favour. In the keenly contested election which took place of Friday at the Rivers State Government lodge, Abuja, Amaechi defeated Governor Jonah Jang... Read More

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May 25, 2013

Suspected ritual killer caught with human parts escapes lynching in Kwara

by Rachel ogbu A suspected ritual killer allegedly caught with human parts has escaped being beaten to death by a mob in Ilorin, Kwara State. On Friday, the man identified simply as Saka and said to be in his 30s was rescued from the mob by community elders who intervened and urged the crowd to leave... Read More

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May 25, 2013

Karen Igho’s BBA co-winner, Wendall detained for $25,000 fraud

by Rachel Ogbu Last year’s BBA co-winner, Wendall Parson has been arrested in connection with false car insurance claims. Parson won the 6th season of the Big Brother Africa show with Nigeria’s Karen Igho. [READ: The winners are… Karen Igho & Wendell Parson! Naija & Zim go home ‘Amped’ in Big Brother Africa 6 ]... Read More

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May 24, 2013

Hot or not? Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh shows off at the airport (LOOK, TWEET)

by Hauwa Gambo Our favourite girl (when she’s not singing), was at the airport today, and she was kind enough to share these photos with the colours tumbling off each other via Twitter. Or, and then she shared a former classmate’s misery for the world to see. Clearly, it’s always about Tonto, not the poor... Read More

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May 24, 2013

Meet Jep Mallam, the orphan who represented Nigeria at the Samung-Chelsea FC Dream the Blues Camp in London (PHOTOS)

by Aziza Uko Two days into the Samsung-Chelsea FC Dream the Blues Finale in London, 11-year-old Jep Mallam joined his team mates almost straight from the airport. “Jep is so passionate about football, we asked him to rest following his 6-hour overnight flight to London, but Jep said no, he wanted to join the training... Read More

May 24, 2013

“Why use Panadol for my headache?” – Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus lashes back at critics (PHOTO)

by Chi Ibe Actress Eniola Badmus was chilling out at the pool recently. The Nollywood ‘bigs gurl’ looks like she’s about to make a splash. We are loving the floral patterns by the way, so bang on trend. It’s not every time a picture gets an audible reaction, someone once said and the actress has... Read More

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May 24, 2013

Amaechi re-elected as NGF chairman

by Isi Esene The Rivers state governor, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi has been re-elected as the chairman of the powerful Nigerian Governors’ Forum. Reports say the governor defeated the Plateau state governor, Jonah Jang by 19 to 16 votes in the keenly contested elections. Speculations have been rife that governor Ibrahim Shema and Isa Yuguda of of... Read More

May 24, 2013

Money talks: Dangote promises to end fuel importation in Nigeria

by Rachel Ogbu President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has promised that in four years, his proposed refinery will end fuel importation in Nigeria. “We hope to start something by end of the year. We have put down 50 percent of the money. We have secured $4.25 billion from two foreign banks and the rest... Read More

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May 24, 2013

CLICK: Konga is set to make your kids smile this Children’s Day

by Isi Esene Konga.com, Nigeria’s online megastore is giving proud parents the opportunity to shop for their kids without breaking the bank and from the comforts of their offices with an amazing discounts offer, super-fast delivery and cash on delivery in 10 different cities in Nigeria. This special offer is starting on the child friendly... Read More

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May 24, 2013

Tragic: Mother of nine commits suicide in Zamfara

by Akan Ido Malama Hadiza Sani, a 45-year-old woman from Gada Village in Bungudu Local Government area of Zamfara has allegedly committed suicide. The woman was said to have killed herself with a sharp object in her husbands compound. Her husband, Sani said his son rushed to the mosque where he was praying to deliver the... Read More

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May 24, 2013

Aw, how romantic: “She calls me Skittles. I named her Space” – Actor, Jim Iyke declares love for Nadia Buari

by Chi Ibe Nigerian actor and now reality star, Jim Iyke and beautiful Ghanaian actress, Nadia Buari have laid the rumours to rest. They both confirmed they were dating using their twitter page to describe the feeling. She calls me Skittles. I named her Space. D gift of laughter, companionship n trust is incomparable. BFF. Love... Read More

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May 24, 2013

SEE Susan Peters, Toke Makinwa, Eku Edewor and more at the Tinsel 1000 event (PHOTOS)

by Chi Ibe On Thursday May 23, Mnet’s Tinsel fans viewd its 1000th episode across Africa. The cast members and media personalities took to celebrate the milestone at Eko Hotel last night and the leading ladies were all dressed to the 100oth. Guests included Susan Peters, Toke Makinwa, Eku Edewor, Tracy and Linda Ejiofor. [READ: Episode... Read More

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Femi Fani-Kayode: The joke is the Nigerian youth, not el-Rufai

Amaechi is a traitor and would be treated as one – Dokubo-Asari

In case you didn’t know: My name has brought good luck to Nigeria – Jonathan

NGF crisis: Presidency upset with Akpabio, others

Oh, dear: Supermodel, Miranda Kerr goes topless (LOOK)

Woolwich killing: SEE photo of young Michael Adebolajo before he became a weapon-wielding monster

It wasn’t me: Jonathan denies involvement in NGF elections saga

“Black men are more endowed, but white guys are better lovers” – Nollywood actress, Cynthia Agholor opens up

Tinsel 1000th Episode: Oge Okoye, Toke Makinwa, IK Osakioduwa, Eku Edewor, other celebs set the red carpet on fire (PHOTOS)

HOT Mama: Actress, Joke Silva looking all gorgeous in wine-coloured dress (LOOK)

US drones are now spying on Boko Haram

SNAPSHOT: Nollywood’s Kate Henshaw isn’t taking that HOT body for granted

Nigeria should respect human rights: First trip to sub-Saharan Africa, and John Kerry is already ‘yabbing’ us

SNAPSHOT: Governor Amaechi can’t stop smiling, after his win

Opinion: Yes, the Woolwich beheaders are Nigerians

#SOE: Soldiers free 9 women and children kidnapped by Boko Haram (PICTURED)

The eyes have it: Nollywood actress, Monalisa Chinda steps out with partner (PHOTOS)

Cynthia Osokogu killing: Her mouth was stuffed with hair net and weave-on attachment – Pathologist

How Amaechi beat Jang to retain NGF seat; Akpabio, Mimiko, others cry foul

Suspected ritual killer caught with human parts escapes lynching in Kwara

Karen Igho’s BBA co-winner, Wendall detained for $25,000 fraud

Hot or not? Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh shows off at the airport (LOOK, TWEET)

Meet Jep Mallam, the orphan who represented Nigeria at the Samung-Chelsea FC Dream the Blues Camp in London (PHOTOS)

“Why use Panadol for my headache?” – Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus lashes back at critics (PHOTO)

Amaechi re-elected as NGF chairman

Money talks: Dangote promises to end fuel importation in Nigeria

CLICK: Konga is set to make your kids smile this Children’s Day

Tragic: Mother of nine commits suicide in Zamfara

Aw, how romantic: “She calls me Skittles. I named her Space” – Actor, Jim Iyke declares love for Nadia Buari

SEE Susan Peters, Toke Makinwa, Eku Edewor and more at the Tinsel 1000 event (PHOTOS)

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