SNAPSHOT: President Zuma is that you or Michael Jackson?

by Akan Ido South African President Jacob Zuma is definitely not taking this dance lightly, we wonder what the prize for the best dancer on the dance-floor might be. It won’t be such a bad idea to see our President Goodluck Jonathan tear up the floor in this manner.

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April 12, 2013

“Thanks for the warm welcome my peeps” – Kanu Nwankwo joins Twitter

by Rachel Ogbu For all those Kanu Nwankwo fans the news is confirmed our very own Papilo has joined Twitter. Using the handle; @papilokanu, it seems the former Super Eagles captain is still struggling to get used to the micro blogging site but since his first tweet on April 11, he’s tweeted twice and has got over 6,... Read More

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April 12, 2013

Just terrible: “Why I attempted to use my 8-year-old cousin for ritual” – Suspect

by Akan Ido A suspect, Jonah Jabbah is facing the Karu Chief Magistrates’ Court in Abuja, for attempting to kill his eight year old cousin for ritual purposes saying he believes the young boy is responsible for his misfortune in life. Simon Ezekiel, the investigating officer in charge of the case said Jabbah confessed this... Read More

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April 12, 2013

Biggest ever! D’Banj, Femi Kuti, Omawumi to perform at Nigerian Idols final this weekend

by Rachel Ogbu If you’ve missed the show all season, now is the time to pay attention because international export, D’Banj and Afrobeat legend Femi Kuti are to present Nigerian Idol Season 3 winner. What a ride it’s been on the show this year and a remarkable journey for the contestants. This weekend, Nigerian Idols will play host... Read More

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April 12, 2013

Governors Forum: “Amaechi tried to reinstall himself…” – Govenor Akpabio spills (WATCH)

by Isi Esene The Governor of Akwa Ibom state, Godswill Akpabio has shed some light on the cause of the crisis rocking the Nigerian Governors’ Forum. In an interview on Sunrise Daily, a breakfast programme on ChannelsTV, Akpabio disclosed that the governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi attempted to run for a second term as... Read More

April 12, 2013

Adaobi Okwy: Why you should never tell a woman her man is cheating (Y! Superblogger)

Even if a friend’s husband or boyfriend likes, he should get down and dirty everyday with all the prostitutes in the world in front of me before he comes home drunk to beat her up – She would not hear it from my mouth. There is something fundamentally wrong in telling a woman that her... Read More

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April 12, 2013

Abubakar Usman: Governor Amaechi and his false impression of a revolution

by Abubakar Usman If we are pushed to the wall, we shall revolt and that revolution shall consume them all. If you have ever wondered why our so called leaders treat us with so much disdain and neglect, the statement credited to Governor Rotimi Amaechi of River state at a public function recently should give... Read More

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April 12, 2013

Who are ‘Beg Friends’? Toke Makinwa teaches you “How to Spot Beg Friends” (WATCH)

by Chi Ibe Media personality Toke Makinwa gets on her vlog this week to explain the term “Beg Friends.” According to Makinwa, here are ways to spot them; They always look lost They never say no They want everything you have They like to act naive [READ: “5 signs she’s not that into you”: Toke Makinwa... Read More

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April 12, 2013

Ibrahim Babangida Writes: We have to save Nigerians from Nigeria

by Ibrahim Babangida Some of the mistakes of the past have now come to haunt us. But let me make one thing clear. Not all these mistakes were made out of callousness or bad faith or malice. In less than a year, in about 11 months and a few days, we as Nigerians will be... Read More

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April 12, 2013

Sad: 35-year-old Nigerian, dies after martial art competition in America

by Rachel Ogbu A 35-year-old Nigerian man has reportedly died after contesting in Mixed Martial Art, MMA match in Michigan, USA. On Saturday, Canadian-based Nigerian student, Felix Nchikwo collapsed and gave up after the fight. He’s been living in Canada on a student visa and goes by the name Pablo when he’s in the ring. Nchikwo is... Read More

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April 12, 2013

Former commissioner and wife arrested for fraud in Oyo

by Rachel Ogbu Former Commissioner for Trade, Investment and Cooperative in Oyo State, Kazeem Adedeji and his wife, Biodun were arrested on Thursday in connection with fraud. The Special Anti-Fraud Unit in Lagos picked up the couple in Ibadan from the Enterprise Bank in Agodi. According to reports, the bank manager tried to resist the police officials when... Read More

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April 12, 2013

“Boko Haram members give Islam a bad name” – Ayo Oritsejafor

by Rachel Ogbu The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN has criticised Boko Haram’s refusal on an amnesty deal with the Federal Government. CAN believes the Islamic group was trying to make sure its plan to Islamise the country was not interrupted in any way. On Thursday, CAN President, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, confronted northern leaders seeking amnesty... Read More

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April 12, 2013

Man, 24, steals property worth N7 million while posing as Nigerian Army lieutenant

by Rachel Ogbu Michael Oguezi, 24 has appeared before an Ikeja Magistrate’s Court for impersonating a Nigerian Army lieutenant to lift property worth about N7m. Among the goods taken were a Lexus SUV, military uniform, wristwatch, BlackBerry and microwave, a report holds. The charge reads in part: “That you Michael Oguezi, sometimes in November 2012 whilst... Read More

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April 12, 2013

WTH: 58-year-old man impregnates his 2 daughters, attempts to rape the 3rd in Bayelsa

by Rachel Ogbu A 58-year-old man in Bayelsa State has been arrested or allegedly impregnating his two daughters and attempting to rape his third daughter. The two older sisters have faced previous sexual abuses from their father but his continuous attempt to rape his youngest child, 14, led her to report to her school’s counsellor... Read More

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April 12, 2013

For the rape of 126 women: 12 senior military officers in Congo suspended

by Rachel Ogbu 12 senior military officers in Congo were shamed and suspended recently following a mass rape incident in the eastern part of the country. On Thursday, the United Nations said 126 women were raped in Minova in November after Congolese army troops fled to the town as so-called M23 rebels briefly captured the nearby... Read More

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April 12, 2013

The minister is late: Finance commissioners walk out of FAAC meeting in protest

by Isi Esene Commissioners of Finance from the 36 states of the federation, yesterday, protested against what they perceive as the unjust handling of the federation revenue by the Federal Government. The commissioners were said to have waited for the Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Yarima Ngama for hours before deciding to leave the... Read More

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April 12, 2013

She’s back: Patience Jonathan makes first public appearance after trip abroad

by Isi Esene First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, yesterday, made her first public appearance after briefly leaving the country allegedly on a medical trip to Germany. Mrs. Jonathan who was dressed in a yellow, purple and brown gown (Boubou) with a purple head tie to match was with the president, Goodluck Jonathan, to receive the... Read More

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April 11, 2013

We knew it! Nigerian banks stole N6bn from customers in 2012 – Sanusi

by Hauwa Gambo The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria today revealed at a public event that over N6 billion was recovered for customers who have been cheated in various transactions with NIgerian banks in 2012. He said this at the annual Isaac Moghalu Foundation (IMOF) Lecture and Symposium in Abuja; adding that the... Read More

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April 11, 2013

Super music-video director, Gbenga Salu goes old school for his wedding (LOOK)

by Chi Ibe Nigeria’s ace video director, Gbenga Salu, is getting married to his long time friend Temitope Oshofisan, on April 20, 2013. They recently released this unique themed pre-wedding photos to announce the ceremony. Salu, a graduate of visual arts and filmmaking graduate from... Read More

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April 11, 2013

Nollywood’s Mercy Aigbe (and husband) go on video to push-back adultery and battery claims (WATCH)

by Chi Ibe Actress Mercy Aigbe has responded personally to reports that claim her husband brutally assaulted her. Sola Fajobi of V Channel and Oodua TV who hosted Aigbe on the day she was reportedly assaulted was the first to deny the news reported on blooger Stella Dimoko-Korkus’s site. [READ: “A poorly orchestrated vendetta”: Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe fights back... Read More

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April 11, 2013

Gay and proud: Prime Minister Johanna Sigurdardottir of Iceland to visit to China with her wife, Jonina (PICTURED)

by Rachel Ogbu Iceland Prime Minister, Johanna Sigurdardottir is to visit to China with her wife of 13 years, Jonina Leosdottir from April 13 to 18 at the invitation of Premier Li Keqiang. According to reports, Sigurðardottir is Iceland’s first female and the world’s first openly lesbian head of state. Guðrún Jónsdóttir of Stígamót, an organisation based in Reykjavik... Read More

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April 11, 2013

7 bad habits that are secretly driving your co-workers crazy

by Brooke Howell Most office workers are reasonable enough not to expect silence throughout the workday, but excessive or repetitive noise gets annoying fast. Think “listening to voicemail on your speakerphone in a cube environment,” You may not realize it, but there’s a good chance you’re doing at least one thing that drives your co-workers... Read More

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April 11, 2013

7 piece of advice from highly successful women to you

by Taylor Trudon “Don’t take ‘no’ as an answer. You’re going to fail. Failing is very natural, and it’s all part of getting a decent job,” Williams said. “Don’t stop doing it. If you work hard and you’re really nice to people, it’ll happen.” Whether it’s building robots or helping to open the first all-female Internet café in Afghanistan,... Read More

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April 11, 2013

Hell no: Court refuses Akingbola’s request to be treated abroad

by Akan Ido Former Intercontinental Bank managing director, Erastus Akingbola has been refused permission to travel abroad for medical treatment. Akingbola, who is reportedly standing trial with Bayo Dada, the general manager of Tropics Security Limited, was refused permission for failing to provide sufficient proof showing his health condition needed urgent medical attention. Justice Adeniyi... Read More

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April 11, 2013

Baddo of Life: Olamide, like you’ve never seen him before (LOOK)

by Isi Esene We can bet you have never seen Olamide, the acclaimed Voice of the Street in a well-trimmed suit, but here is the rapper showing his fans a new side of himself. You just have to love this guy, we definitely do. – [Photos: H/T to Niyi Okeowo]

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April 11, 2013

Tiwa Savage, Waje, Onyeka Onwenu & more at Omawumi’s album launch in Lagos (PHOTOS)

by Chi Ibe On April 7, Omawumi launched her sophomore album ‘Lasso of Truth’ at The Oriental Hotel, Lekki. At the music concert and album launch, Omawumi performed “What a bang bang” with 2Face Idibia, “Warn Yourself” with Wizkid, “Bottom Belle” with the composer of the song and also covered Bob Marley‘s “No Woman No Cry” with... Read More

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April 11, 2013

Unbelievable: Boy, 13, commits suicide when asked to read his books

by Akan Ido A young boy (names withheld) in Oyo state reportedly hung himself when asked to go and read his books. Police spokesman, DSP Olabisi Clet-Ilobanafor said the boy committed suicide on March 31, at about 6:15pm. The incident was reported to the police by one Bamigboye Zachaus who resides E7/854, Aiyekale Agugu area... Read More

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April 11, 2013

We should grant you pardon – Boko Haram leader rejects amnesty

by Isi Esene Abubakar Shekau, the leader of the Islamic militant group, Boko Haram has responded to the call for amnesty for his group saying it is not necessary because they have not committed any wrong. His message was conveyed in an Hausa language audio recording distributed yesterday. According to Shekau, the group has “not... Read More

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April 11, 2013

Sad: Funmi Lawal, UNILAG law graduate, dies of Cancer

by Isi Esene Funmi Lawal, the UNILAG law graduate who suffered from Cancer on her shoulder has reportedly died. The Cancer was said to have spread to her lungs making it difficult for her to breathe without the aid of a respirator. Sadly, she gave up the fight today at the Lagos State University Teaching... Read More

April 11, 2013

Resource control: SSS men clamp traffic officials in detention for towing their vehicle in Delta

by Isi Esene Officials of the State Security Security (SSS) in Delta state yesterday manhandled four members of the state traffic control task force after allegedly contravening traffic regulation at the Government House Road, Asaba. The SSS men were said to have bundled the victims into detention but later released and took them to a... Read More

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SNAPSHOT: President Zuma is that you or Michael Jackson?

“Thanks for the warm welcome my peeps” – Kanu Nwankwo joins Twitter

Just terrible: “Why I attempted to use my 8-year-old cousin for ritual” – Suspect

Biggest ever! D’Banj, Femi Kuti, Omawumi to perform at Nigerian Idols final this weekend

Governors Forum: “Amaechi tried to reinstall himself…” – Govenor Akpabio spills (WATCH)

Adaobi Okwy: Why you should never tell a woman her man is cheating (Y! Superblogger)

Abubakar Usman: Governor Amaechi and his false impression of a revolution

Who are ‘Beg Friends’? Toke Makinwa teaches you “How to Spot Beg Friends” (WATCH)

Ibrahim Babangida Writes: We have to save Nigerians from Nigeria

Sad: 35-year-old Nigerian, dies after martial art competition in America

Former commissioner and wife arrested for fraud in Oyo

“Boko Haram members give Islam a bad name” – Ayo Oritsejafor

Man, 24, steals property worth N7 million while posing as Nigerian Army lieutenant

WTH: 58-year-old man impregnates his 2 daughters, attempts to rape the 3rd in Bayelsa

For the rape of 126 women: 12 senior military officers in Congo suspended

The minister is late: Finance commissioners walk out of FAAC meeting in protest

She’s back: Patience Jonathan makes first public appearance after trip abroad

We knew it! Nigerian banks stole N6bn from customers in 2012 – Sanusi

Super music-video director, Gbenga Salu goes old school for his wedding (LOOK)

Nollywood’s Mercy Aigbe (and husband) go on video to push-back adultery and battery claims (WATCH)

Gay and proud: Prime Minister Johanna Sigurdardottir of Iceland to visit to China with her wife, Jonina (PICTURED)

7 bad habits that are secretly driving your co-workers crazy

7 piece of advice from highly successful women to you

Hell no: Court refuses Akingbola’s request to be treated abroad

Baddo of Life: Olamide, like you’ve never seen him before (LOOK)

Tiwa Savage, Waje, Onyeka Onwenu & more at Omawumi’s album launch in Lagos (PHOTOS)

Unbelievable: Boy, 13, commits suicide when asked to read his books

We should grant you pardon – Boko Haram leader rejects amnesty

Sad: Funmi Lawal, UNILAG law graduate, dies of Cancer

Resource control: SSS men clamp traffic officials in detention for towing their vehicle in Delta

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