“Please go and sleep at home” – The Oby Ezekwesili interview you have to read

by Akan Ido Obiageli ‘Oby’ Ezekwesili, Nigeria’s former Minister of Solid Minerals, and former World Bank Vice President spoke with the Sun Newspapers on the occasion of her 50th birthday. She spoke passionately about the state of the nation and what needs to be done to change the fortune of the nation for the better.... Read More

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May 22, 2013

SNAPSHOT: The British are defiant, gather in Woolwich main square

by Isi Esene After the gruesome killing of a soldier in Woolwich, South London, on Wednesday by two men believed to be harboring religious prejudice, at least 100 people have come out chanting Rule Britannia in Woolwich’s main square. [Breaking: ‘Soldier beheaded’ in suspected act of terrorism in London (PHOTOS)] Reports say two men in a blue... Read More

Britannia, machete, Murder, uk, Woolwich

May 22, 2013

BBC Report: One of the London ‘beheaders’ might be a Nigerian [DETAILS]

by Akan Ido In a twist that might shock many, there are indications that one of the two attackers of the Woolwich, South London killing may be of Nigerian origin. According to BBC News 24 report: “The BBC understands that one of the attackers may be of Nigerian origin.” [Breaking: ‘Soldier beheaded’ in suspected act... Read More

beheading, Michaekl Adeboloja, Nigerian, police, Terror, uk

May 22, 2013

Photo of the Day: SEE the strength of a (SUPER) woman

by Isi Esene Your guess is as good as ours on the details surrounding this military action but what is clear is the courage of this woman in the face of brute force. Can you count how many soldiers against the woman’s resilience? Force is nothing without determination. – This photo was sent in... Read More

force, Military, soldiers, strength, Superwoman.

May 22, 2013

Cuteness: Timaya’s daughter celebrates her first birthday (PHOTOS)

by Chi Ibe All grown up, Timaya’s daughter, Emmanuella Odom celebrated turning one year old on May 20. She was photographed with her dad who shared the photos and was gushing about her on his Twitter page. Mydaughter is one today. GOD bless u baby I love u… yfrog.com/nw5l5eqj — Timaya (@timayatimaya) May 21, 2013... Read More

Emmanuella Odom, first birthday, Timaya's daughter

May 22, 2013

SHOCKING: Woolwich attacker addressing the camera with bloody hands (WATCH)

by Isi Esene A man was killed this afternoon in Woolwich, South London by two black men wielding machetes. Both attackers were said to have waited gangster-style around the victim until law enforcement agents arrived the scene. A shootout ensued and a female police officer reportedly shot the attackers dead. According to an unconfirmed report, “Two black... Read More

death, machete, south london, terrorism, Woolwich

May 22, 2013

Couples retreat: Comedians, Julius Agwu and Ayo Makun chill out with their wives in the pool (LOOK)

by Chi Ibe Comedians Julius Agwu and Ayo Makun had a very wet double date recently with their wives Ibiere and Mabel. Rumours have it that Mabel and AY are expecting their second child together. AY shared the picture to his Instagram page captioning it; “swimming time”.

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May 22, 2013

Breaking: ‘Soldier beheaded’ in suspected act of terrorism in London (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido A man was reportedly beheaded with a machete on Wednesday afternoon in Woolwich, South London by two men. Both attackers were said to have been shot fatally by a female police officer. According to an unconfirmed report, “Two black men in a blue Vauxhall car rammed into the soldier on John Wilson Street, then... Read More

May 22, 2013

Erm, why is Toolz looking different on the cover of My Streetz magazine? (LOOK)

by Akan Ido Beautiful On-Air-Personality, Tolu ‘Toolz’ Oniru covers My Streetz magazine but we can’t help but notice she’s looking a little different. As usual, the hair is looking lovely and the fierce look on her face is irresistible. You go gurl!

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May 22, 2013

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Change the nation by starting from where you are (Y! FrontPage)

by Iyinoluwa Aboyeji Yes, you want to change Nigeria but you don’t need to boil the ocean. Start somewhere. Pick one problem. Study it, till you can explain and solve the problem in your sleep. Attack it. You don’t even need to listen very well to hear the Nigerian youth’s cries for political, social, and... Read More

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May 22, 2013

Opinion: The Uniport 4 (Jonathan, Amaechi, Wike & Princewill) and way out of the Rivers macabre dance

by Eze Chukwuemeka Eze I plead with Mr President as the elder to Amaechi and leader of PDP not only to summon but call his younger brother, Amaechi considering all the past positive deeds done by him and get this issue resolved once and for all Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill was a British politician who was the Prime Minister of... Read More

Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, Goodluck Jonathan, macarbre, opinion, Politics, Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi

May 22, 2013

After posing topless, ex-Tinsel actress, Damilola Adegbite enjoys birthday fun with girlfriends (PHOTOS)

by Chi Ibe Ex-Tinsel actress, Damilola Adegbite turned 26 on May 17 celebrating with a topless photo. [READ: LOOK: Actress Damilola Adegbite goes topless for her birthday ] To mark the day, she and her girlfriends took a day trip with some sun, sea and suspicious looking sunglasses. – Photos: [H/T Ladun Liadi]

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May 22, 2013

“I’m very happily feminist” – Award-winning novelist, Chimamanda Adichie on CNN’s African Voices (WATCH)

by Rachel Ogbu Award winning novelist, Chimamanda Ngozie Adichie has been promoting her new book, Americanah. She was recently on CNN‘s African Voices to talk about it with presenter, Zain Verjee. [READ: “The plot feels like an excuse”: The New York Times is not impressed with Chimamanda’s ‘Americanah’ ] Adichie reveals her inspiration behind her new... Read More

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May 22, 2013

Wale Ope: Be warned, ‘Soole’ is a dangerous mode of transportation (30 Days, 30 Voices)

There are several associated risks with this mode of transportation. Many lives have been lost. Many have been robbed and flung out of vehicles leaving them with permanent disabilities if not a broken skull. “Soole” is a Yoruba word and of course widely known for cheap mode of transportation where you have to pay far... Read More

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May 22, 2013

“I never knew he would have the heart to pour it on me” – Acid victim (Viewer Discretion)

by Rachel Ogbu Blessing Ikhumhi, 23-year-old student of Edo State School of Health Technology had her world turn 360 when the man she loved doused acid all over her. Doctors in the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Benin City believe Ikhumhi may never see again except she gets treatment at a specialist hospital in India. Her... Read More

acid bath, Domestic violence, Edo State School of Health Technology, obessed boyfriend, Okosun Cyril, University of Benin Teaching Hospital

May 22, 2013

“I had wanted to marry a musician…” – Comedienne, Princess Dammy shares her love story

by Akan Ido Comedienne, Princess, recently got married to handsome Adeshola Jeremiah in a lovely ceremony at the Balmoral Hall, Oregun, Lagos, on May 8, 2013. In this interview with City People, the popular comedienne also known as Damilola Adekoya gave the story of how their relationship went from friendship to a full-blown love and ended... Read More

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May 22, 2013

Guys, got some change to spare? This is one gift you should spoil yourself with (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu Aston Martin has revealed its new CC100 Speedster Concept car to mark its 100th year in dramatic fashion . According to reports, while the new car may be a one-off, look carefully at it, says Aston Martin – because there are plenty of hints on how future Aston Martins will look hidden in its... Read More

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May 22, 2013

Fulani ‘mercenaries’ arrested and arraingned over Benue massacre

by Rachel Ogbu Nine suspected Fulani mercenaries have been arrested and arraigned before a Makurdi Chief Magistrate Court following weeks of conflict between Fulani herdsmen and Benue farmers. The suspects were charged with culpable homicide and causing mischief by fire. They reportedly told the court at the hearing that they came to Benue State from... Read More

Benue farmers, Culpable Homicide, Fulani herdsmen, Fulani mercenaries

May 22, 2013

Kingsley Iweka: How (NOT) to deal with a wife beater (Y! Superblogger)

When he returned from work, he ate dinner and went up to the room; he did not notice the boxes that were kept at a corner of the room. He would beat her for the most trivial of reasons. If breakfast was not ready by 7a.m every day, except on weekends, then she had served... Read More

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May 22, 2013

“The story is hilarious, but not true” – Beauty Queen, Isabella Ayuk denies romance with House Deputy Speaker

by Chi Ibe The rumours started last year when she was crowned the 2012 Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria but beauty queen Isabella Ayuk only just addressed the stories that she was in a relationship with Deputy Speaker, House of Reps, Hon Emeka Ihedioha. Liala’s blog had reported last year that people believed that “Silverbird favoured... Read More

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May 22, 2013

Fake soldier, 29 other suspects arrested in Plateau, stolen cars recovered (PICTURED)

by Rachel Ogbu Plateau State Police Command paraded a fake army officer recently as it announced its success in reducing crimes in the state including recovering various brands of cars worth over N15m that had been stolen. The fake soldier, Chijioke Oboh, confessed that he got the uniform from a deceased army officer but said he... Read More

Chijioke Oboh, fake soldier, Plateau State Police Command

May 22, 2013

Japheth Omojuwa: What Lagos and Lome can learn from Dakar (Y! FrontPage)

by Japheth Omojuwa Anytime I arrive Nigeria through Lagos the question always gets at me; will I ever want to return to this country if I was not its citizen? My answer has never been in doubt. I have been traveling though West Africa. I have not seen a lot but I have seen enough... Read More

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May 22, 2013

“We have no Bishop yet”: Increased tension in Imo as youth lock out newly consecrated Bishop

by Akan Ido The consecration of Monsignor Peter Okpalaeke as the new Bishop of Ahiara Catholic Diocese has continued to attract protests as youths locked up the Catholic Cathedral in Ahiara community in Ahaiazu Council Area of Imo State. Okpalaeke was appointed Bishop-elect of the diocese by former Pope Benedict XVI in December last year after the death of... Read More

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May 22, 2013

Court awards Air Nigeria passenger N5m as compensation for cancelled flight

by Rachel Ogbu A passenger who had his South Africa to Lagos flight cancelled has been awarded N5m as compensation following a Lagos Federal High Court judgement. Hakeem Ogunniran was to take an Air Nigeria flight to his destination but when the flight was cancelled unexpectedly the airline failed to reach out to him or... Read More

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May 22, 2013

“I sold the heads of my dead siblings to pay my children’s school fees” – Man arrested for selling human parts (PICTURED)

by Rachel Ogbu Suspected members of three gangs have revealed how they sell human parts to herbalists and even “clerics”. In their bizarre confession, they confessed that human heads were sold for a meager N8, 000; hands, N4, 000 and private parts went for N10, 000. Suspect Agboola Kolawole, said that he sold four... Read More

herbalists, human heads, selling human parts

May 22, 2013

Arik Air management confirm arrested drug traffickers are staff

by Rachel Ogbu Nigerian airline, Arik Air has confirmed that a couple of its crew members were in detention for having drugs suspected to be cocaine in their possession after one of its flight to the U.K. On Tuesday a statement released by Arik Air spokesman, Adebanji Ola, said that the airline was co-operating fully... Read More

arik air, cocaine, crew members, drug traffickers

May 21, 2013

State pardon: “Jonathan was part of the negotiating team, it was in order” – Alamieyeseigha

by Rachel Ogbu Former Bayelsa State Governor, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha has revealed that his state pardon was actually approved by the late President Umaru Yar’Adua administration and all President Goodluck Jonathan did was complete the process. Speaking to journalist in Lagos yesterday, Alamieyeseigha who became the first governor to be convicted for corruption said “it was a pardon... Read More

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May 21, 2013

Tragic: Newlywed husband dies in car crash hours after getting married [DETAILS]

WDIV Jordan Costa, 21, died in a crash just one day after marrying Heather Favazza-Costa. A new husband was killed in a horrible interstate car crash less than 24 hours after getting married. Jordan Costa was driving with his bride, Heather Favazza-Costa, on I-77 in Jefferson Township, Ohio, on Sunday when he lost control of... Read More

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May 21, 2013

12 young lives changed forever as Samsung-Chelsea FC hold the Dream the Blues Campaign in London

by Aziza Uko This week, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, took its partnership with world leading football club, Chelsea FC to a new level, setting the pace in corporate social responsibility with the finale of the Dream the Blues Campaign which began on May 14, 2013... Read More

May 21, 2013

Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe flaunting ample cleavage in see-through top (LOOK)

by Akan Ido Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe is stunningly in a black see-through top and a multi-coloured square-patterned skirt. She’s looking as good as ever, isn’t she? You go girl!

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“Please go and sleep at home” – The Oby Ezekwesili interview you have to read

SNAPSHOT: The British are defiant, gather in Woolwich main square

BBC Report: One of the London ‘beheaders’ might be a Nigerian [DETAILS]

Photo of the Day: SEE the strength of a (SUPER) woman

Cuteness: Timaya’s daughter celebrates her first birthday (PHOTOS)

SHOCKING: Woolwich attacker addressing the camera with bloody hands (WATCH)

Couples retreat: Comedians, Julius Agwu and Ayo Makun chill out with their wives in the pool (LOOK)

Breaking: ‘Soldier beheaded’ in suspected act of terrorism in London (PHOTOS)

Erm, why is Toolz looking different on the cover of My Streetz magazine? (LOOK)

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Change the nation by starting from where you are (Y! FrontPage)

Opinion: The Uniport 4 (Jonathan, Amaechi, Wike & Princewill) and way out of the Rivers macabre dance

After posing topless, ex-Tinsel actress, Damilola Adegbite enjoys birthday fun with girlfriends (PHOTOS)

“I’m very happily feminist” – Award-winning novelist, Chimamanda Adichie on CNN’s African Voices (WATCH)

Wale Ope: Be warned, ‘Soole’ is a dangerous mode of transportation (30 Days, 30 Voices)

“I never knew he would have the heart to pour it on me” – Acid victim (Viewer Discretion)

“I had wanted to marry a musician…” – Comedienne, Princess Dammy shares her love story

Guys, got some change to spare? This is one gift you should spoil yourself with (PHOTOS)

Fulani ‘mercenaries’ arrested and arraingned over Benue massacre

Kingsley Iweka: How (NOT) to deal with a wife beater (Y! Superblogger)

“The story is hilarious, but not true” – Beauty Queen, Isabella Ayuk denies romance with House Deputy Speaker

Fake soldier, 29 other suspects arrested in Plateau, stolen cars recovered (PICTURED)

Japheth Omojuwa: What Lagos and Lome can learn from Dakar (Y! FrontPage)

“We have no Bishop yet”: Increased tension in Imo as youth lock out newly consecrated Bishop

Court awards Air Nigeria passenger N5m as compensation for cancelled flight

“I sold the heads of my dead siblings to pay my children’s school fees” – Man arrested for selling human parts (PICTURED)

Arik Air management confirm arrested drug traffickers are staff

State pardon: “Jonathan was part of the negotiating team, it was in order” – Alamieyeseigha

Tragic: Newlywed husband dies in car crash hours after getting married [DETAILS]

12 young lives changed forever as Samsung-Chelsea FC hold the Dream the Blues Campaign in London

Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe flaunting ample cleavage in see-through top (LOOK)

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