Nollywood actor, Solomon Akiyesi’s church wedding to mistress disrupted by angry wife – See (dramatic) Photos

by Akan Ido A married Nollywood actor, Solomon Akiyesi got the shock of his life earlier today when his wife, Lilian Akiyesi, stormed the Overcomers World Outreach church, Aguda, Surulere, venue of his wedding ceremony disrupting proceedings. Reports say the actor left his wife in Port Harcourt to marry his mistress in Lagos not knowing... Read More

Lancelot Imasuen, Lilian Akiyesi, Solomon Akiyesi

April 13, 2013

The beads are out: Questionmark boss, Kevin Lucciano gets married (LOOK)

by Chi Ibe Questionmark Entertainment chief, Kevin Lucciano Gabriel is now married to Maria Mogoli. The traditional wedding took place today while their white wedding is said to hold outside the country in September.

Kevin Lucciano-Gabriel, Mariah Mogoli

April 13, 2013

Just In: 4 missing as vehicle plunges into river in Lagos (Report)

by Akan Ido There are unconfirmed reports that a Hilux truck with registration number KS 918 AU, has plunged into a river at the Majidun area of Ikorodu, Lagos. The vehicle which was said to have been carrying four passengers belongs to the Lagos Golf Club. A search and rescue operation led by the National... Read More

Hilux, Ikorodu, Lagos Golf Club, Majidun, river

April 13, 2013

Now, they’re talking: Etisalat, Glo announce massive investment on network coverage

by Yinka Ojo Wael Ammar, the Commercial Officer of Etisalat Nigeria, has announced that the telecoms company will raise $500 million (about N8 billion) from national banks to enable it improve on network coverage across the country. Speaking during the Reuters Africa Investment Summit, on Thursday, Ammar said the move is also to grow the... Read More

Alcatel Luceny, ARPU, coverage, Ericsson, etisalat, Globacom, investment, Network expansion, Wael Ammar, ZTE

April 13, 2013

“I miss everything about my daughter” – Late Cynthia’s father, General Osokogu opens up on the tragedy

by Rachel Ogbu Pathologist reports recently presented in court revealed in detail the horrible way late Cynthia Osokogu died claiming she was bruised, bitten and strangled by her killers. Osokogu’s attackers were said to be friends she met on Facebook who lured her to meet up at Cosmilla Hotel, Lakeview Estate, Festac Town, Lagos on July... Read More

Cynthia Osokogu, Facebook attack, Gen. Frank Osokogu, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, strangled by her killers

April 13, 2013

Flashback: Tonto Dikeh before she said ‘Hi’ (SNAPSHOT)

by Isi Esene Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh is pictured above with a friend in secondary school. Yeah, this was before Tonto said ‘Hi’ to the movie scene, or ‘It’z Ova’ to the music industry.

actress, nollywood, Photo, School, tonto dikeh

April 13, 2013

The Punch ‘calls’ President Jonathan a kidnapper over Leadership Newspaper saga – See Cartoon

by Isi Esene The Punch Newspapers didn’t pull punches when they implied, in one of their cartoons, that the Federal Government is also part of the kidnapping ‘business’. A caricature of President Goodluck Jonathan torturing a journalist with the caption, “Journalist, are you ready to reveal your source of the story,” says a lot about... Read More

Chibuzo Ukaibe, Goodluck Jonathan, Leadership Newspapers, Punch Newspapers, Tony Amoekedo

April 13, 2013

100 people rescued from an airplane that went off the runway into water in Bali (PHOTOS, WATCH)

by Rachel Ogbu More than 100 people on board a plane that skidded off the runway into water have been rescued with some including the pilot, sustaining injuries. The plane was seen floating above the water with rescue planes trying to get people out. The plane had 172 passengers on board when it went down... Read More

Bali Ngurah Rai, Denpasar International Airport, Lion Air plane, resort island of Bali

April 13, 2013

“The smartest guys in the room!”: We present the hot new YNaija2015 ad campaign (LOOK)

by Isi Esene The quality of political leadership is defined by the quality of participation and engagement with the political process. Credible candidates, a vibrant media and an active and engaged youth population form the basis of a smooth and quality electoral process. With the increasing knowledge and exposure of the electorate, critical questions are... Read More

2015, analysis, Debate, elections, hard facts, nigeria, polling booths, reviews, The War Room, YNaija2015

April 13, 2013

Report: FG bans film on fuel subsidy scam, threatens producer (READ, WATCH)

by Hauwa Gambo A review of a document from the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), a federal agency, seems to indicate that the Federal Government is fighting a documentary on fuel subsidy politics and corruption in Nigeria, a Premium Times report states. The Nigerian government has banned the airing and distribution of the... Read More

FG, film censors board, fuelling poverty, Ishaya Bako

April 13, 2013

Naughty Nature: SEE 5 of the world’s most vulgar fruits (PHOTOS)

by Idoreyin Sampson Once in a while, nature pulls a ‘dirty’ one on us all. We recently came across some naughty-naughty fruits. Take a look and have your say.

Apple, Fruits, Naughty, tomatoes, vegetables

April 13, 2013

Temie Giwa: 2015 – Who will bell the legislators? (Y! FrontPage)

In order to get 2015 right, a shift in perspective is required for us to slightly move away from our historical obsession with the Executive branch of government, and towards the people’s representative. Nigeria is behind. The signs and indicators that Nigeria is behind and that we have all failed each other are endless. Unfortunately,... Read More

2015, education, Executive, Legislators, nigeria, Politics, senate, Temie Giwa, Y! Frontpage

April 13, 2013

How poverty pushed me into cab driving – Female school teacher (PICTURED)

by Akan Ido Temidayo Fagbenle, a secondary school teacher based in Ilorin, Kwara state, is one of the few female commercial taxi drivers in the country and she says she is happy doing it. Fagbenle, who receives salary as a teacher, says the taxi driving is an important way to earn alternative source of income... Read More

Abubakar Kannaike, Ilorin, kwara, Temidayo Fagbenle

April 13, 2013

Still painful: Denrele Edun gives details of Goldie Harvey’s last moments on ‘The Juice’ (WATCH)

by Isi Esene Denrele Edun, the Channel O VJ was recently on The Juice with host, Tolu ‘Toolz’ Oniru, to talk about his late best friend, Goldie Harvey, who died on Valentines Day, this year. Denrele talked about his relationship with the late artiste, how she died, her music, the Big Brother House and what... Read More

Denrele Edun, Goldie Harvey, Ndani, the juice, Tolu 'Toolz' Oniru

April 13, 2013

“Social Banking”: GTBank takes banking to you on Facebook (DETAILS)

by Isi Esene Guaranty Trust Bank has launched a ‘Social Banking’ service using the social networking site, Facebook, as a platform. The service will allow customers to open bank accounts and receive quality customer support on the platform. According to Segun Agbaje, the bank’s Chief Executive Officer, the innovative service will enable the financial institution... Read More

facebook, gtbank, guaranty trust bank, Segun Agbaje

April 13, 2013

“I did not sleep with Ruggedman” – Estranged wife of 9ice, Toni Payne insists (yet, again)

by Aka Ido In this interview with the Punch Newspapers, Toni Payne, estranged wife of artiste, 9ice, speaks about her relationship with the musician, the rift between Ruggedman and 9ice, her business and family. Read excepts from the interview below: I understand you now own a cosmetics line. Is it a new business? No. I... Read More

9ice, Ruggedman, toni payne

April 13, 2013

“Even INEC cannot strike out somebody’s name” – Gov. Akpabio clarifies on candidate imposition claim (WATCH)

by Rachel Ogbu Akwa Ibom state Governor Godswill Akpabio has maintained that when he said he struck out the name of a Senatorial candidate for Senator Etuk during the 2011 general election, he didn’t mean he rigged the election. Akpabio said he was misunderstood during his speech at a reception for the Good Governance tour in Uyo. In an exclusive... Read More

Akwa Ibom state Governor Godswill Akpabio, INEC, rigged the election

April 13, 2013

Facebook murder: Autopsy reveals Cynthia Osokogu was bitten, gagged, and choked to death

by Rachel Ogbu Consultant Pathologist, John Obafunwa, has revealed how the late Cynthia Osokogu really died claiming she was strangled by her killers. On Friday Obafunwa told a Lagos High Court in Ikeja while testifying at the resumed trial of four men allegedly involved in Osokogu’s death who was murdered at Cosmilla Hotel, Lakeview Estate, Festac Town, Lagos on... Read More

Cynthia Osokogu, Facebook attack, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, strangled by her killers

April 13, 2013

Callous: How Lagos police at accident scene ignored woman stuck under truck – Eye witness (PHOTO)

by Chi Ibe Reports claim that a woman, Ifeoma Oraka, trapped under a truck after it hit her on Friday morning at Second Rainbow Bus Stop, on the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, was allegedly ignored by policemen at the scene. An eyewitness, identified simply as Chibuzor, gave an account of the event: “I was on my way... Read More

Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, police neglect, Road Accident

April 13, 2013

Just tragic: 60 corpses set for mass burial today after Benin-Ore road accident

by Rachel Ogbu Victims of last Friday’s multiple accident on the Benin-Ore road will be laid to rest today in a mass burial authorities of the University of Benin have announced. About 60 corpses from the accident were placed at the mortuary in the University of Benin Teaching Hospital. UBTH in a statement said, “The management... Read More

accident on the Benin-Ore Road, mass burial, University of Benin Teaching Hospital

April 13, 2013

How couple separated for 10 years died in Ore-Benin car crash a day after re-union (PICTURED)

by Rachel Ogbu Nneka and Kenneth Ojielo, a couple who died in the ghastly Ore-Benin accident that claimed about 60 lives have a back story that will bring many to tears. Nneka’s younger brother, Ogonna Abako, who spoke to Saturday PUNCH, said Kenneth had not seen his wife for 10 years until Thursday, the day before they... Read More

mass burial, Nneka and Kenneth Ojielo, Ore-Benin accident

April 13, 2013

Dele Momodu: The monestisation of fresh air

by Dele Momodu Paying for amnesty was a double jeopardy on the part of government. It was an admission of guilt and a confirmation that government had failed in its traditional duties and responsibilities. Fellow Nigerians, please permit me to thank all those who responded to my last letter. Your comments convinced me that most... Read More

Amnesty, boko haram, Goodluck Jonathan, MEND, Niger Delta

April 12, 2013

New Music: Enzo, a Chocolate City and Loopy Music act releases debut single: ‘I Want You’ [DOWNLOAD]

by Chi Ibe Musician and dancer Enzo officially drops her debut single ‘I Want You’. Enzo is part of the Choc Boi Nation, family to LoopyMusic, ChocolateCity and JagsNation. She resides in Atlanta, Georgia and Lagos, Nigeria. The song begins with a mid-tempo beat, blending naija-pop with syrupy sweet R&B, listen for an aboki twist with ‘Ina Sonka’ which means... Read More

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April 12, 2013

Photo of the Day: Is this the worst classroom in Nigeria?

by Chi Ibe The condition of this school in Ogun State is shocking. This dilapidated classroom can easily pass for the most dangerous learning environment for children. Very sad, indeed.

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April 12, 2013

Ayisha Oshori: This is calling all Nigerian youth – We are the game-changer of 2015

by Ayisha Oshori There is so much we could and should be doing; instead, much of what we see and hear in preparation for 2015 is stale and typical. We are not here to curse the darkness, but to light a candle that can guide us through that darkness to a safe and sane future.... Read More

2015, Eisenhower Fellows, elections, Game change, nigeria, Politics, youth

April 12, 2013

Opinion: When it comes to the hair debate, I am all for Chimamanda Adichie

by Lillian Chioma Nwosu Adichie is not advocating some kind of hair monkhood, she is advocating the acceptability of our own hair as a valid and beautiful choice, even if alongside foreign- looking hair. “Views are tainted with bias, but some views are ‘too’ tainted with bias. A clear example is the hair debate that... Read More

Chimamanda Adichie, Debate, hair, Lillian Chioma Nwosu

April 12, 2013

“I am too old to join issues… ask 2face why” – Kenny Ogungbe on Kennis Music absence at 2face’s wedding

by Chi Ibe So why didn’t 2face Idibia’s fromer record label, Kenny Ogungbe attend his wedding? Ogungbe was in no mood to address the question when he was asked recently. “I don’t think it is something you should ask me. Go and ask 2face why Primetime and Kennis Music were not in attendance. I am too old to... Read More

2Face wedding, 2Face's wedding, Kennis Music, kenny ogungbe, primetime

April 12, 2013

‘Love me jeje’ crooner, Seyi Sodimu loses elder brother in the US (PICTURED)

by Chi Ibe ‘Love me jeje’ crooner, Seyi Sodimu has lost his brother, popular Washington DC Metro Police Officer and United States Of America Homeland security protocol officer, Ken Kayode Sodimu. Ken Kayode Sodimu, 51 who was Seyi’s older brother was also a former disc jockey had inspired and helped Seyi’s music career. According to reports, he died on Monday morning, April 8,... Read More

'Love me jeje' crooner, Ken Kayode Sodimu, Seyi Sodimu's brother, United States Of America Homeland security protocol officer, Washington DC Metro Police Officer

April 12, 2013

He’s hooked: 2shotz and Precious Jones wed in Lagos (PHOTOS)

by Chi Ibe Nigerian rapper, William Orioha who also goes by the name 2shotz has married his girlfriend, Precious Jones. The court wedding took place today at the Ikoyi registry in Lagos State.

2Shotz, celebrity marriage, married, Precious Jones

Nollywood actor, Solomon Akiyesi’s church wedding to mistress disrupted by angry wife – See (dramatic) Photos

The beads are out: Questionmark boss, Kevin Lucciano gets married (LOOK)

Just In: 4 missing as vehicle plunges into river in Lagos (Report)

Now, they’re talking: Etisalat, Glo announce massive investment on network coverage

“I miss everything about my daughter” – Late Cynthia’s father, General Osokogu opens up on the tragedy

Flashback: Tonto Dikeh before she said ‘Hi’ (SNAPSHOT)

The Punch ‘calls’ President Jonathan a kidnapper over Leadership Newspaper saga – See Cartoon

100 people rescued from an airplane that went off the runway into water in Bali (PHOTOS, WATCH)

“The smartest guys in the room!”: We present the hot new YNaija2015 ad campaign (LOOK)

Report: FG bans film on fuel subsidy scam, threatens producer (READ, WATCH)

Naughty Nature: SEE 5 of the world’s most vulgar fruits (PHOTOS)

Temie Giwa: 2015 – Who will bell the legislators? (Y! FrontPage)

Young and emerging leaders have dinner with Gov. Fayemi at The Future Awards Symposium (PHOTOS)

How poverty pushed me into cab driving – Female school teacher (PICTURED)

Still painful: Denrele Edun gives details of Goldie Harvey’s last moments on ‘The Juice’ (WATCH)

“Social Banking”: GTBank takes banking to you on Facebook (DETAILS)

“I did not sleep with Ruggedman” – Estranged wife of 9ice, Toni Payne insists (yet, again)

“Even INEC cannot strike out somebody’s name” – Gov. Akpabio clarifies on candidate imposition claim (WATCH)

Facebook murder: Autopsy reveals Cynthia Osokogu was bitten, gagged, and choked to death

Callous: How Lagos police at accident scene ignored woman stuck under truck – Eye witness (PHOTO)

Just tragic: 60 corpses set for mass burial today after Benin-Ore road accident

How couple separated for 10 years died in Ore-Benin car crash a day after re-union (PICTURED)

Dele Momodu: The monestisation of fresh air

New Music: Enzo, a Chocolate City and Loopy Music act releases debut single: ‘I Want You’ [DOWNLOAD]

Photo of the Day: Is this the worst classroom in Nigeria?

Ayisha Oshori: This is calling all Nigerian youth – We are the game-changer of 2015

Opinion: When it comes to the hair debate, I am all for Chimamanda Adichie

“I am too old to join issues… ask 2face why” – Kenny Ogungbe on Kennis Music absence at 2face’s wedding

‘Love me jeje’ crooner, Seyi Sodimu loses elder brother in the US (PICTURED)

He’s hooked: 2shotz and Precious Jones wed in Lagos (PHOTOS)

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