It was sort of cute to release workout pictures of Mitt Romney’s vice presidential nominee the day of the VP debate, but those pics may not be having the desired effect. If they’re being circulated to make Ryan look fit and tough, then it’s an epic fail. By now everyone knows that the Wisconsin congressman who... Read More
by Isi Esene Which is stronger, the urge to eat or sleep? While trying to eat plates of spaghetti for lunch, this pair of twins, MJ and AJ, doggedly fight the urge to close their eyes, but eventually find out that nature almost always wins. Both boys’ heads bob up and down as they try... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan released some startling data on Thursday in Abuja, when he said that 50 to 70 per cent of many states in the country had been submerged by floods. The flooding situation in the country, which has affected all the geo-political zones, is one of the worst the nation... Read More
by Akan Ido The alarming rate of domestic violence and other forms of injustice has attracted the attention of top Nigerian celebrities who have resolved to come together to walk against violence. The walk which is an initiative of the Soundcity On-air-personality, Olayinka Adamu, will bring together 2face Idibia, Ice Prince, Psquare, M.I, 9ice, Timaya,... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola This year’s been one of the toughest for Nigeria’s aviation sector. A plane crash, airlines going down, and what we are left with is a ‘near- monopoly where two airlines are dominating the domestic services.’ As a result of these, the Federal Government is reportedly facilitating the registration of four additional airlines.... Read More
by Reuben Daba When things used to be sweet between the Hausa Muslims and Berom Christians in Barkin Ladi Local Council of Plateau State, a certain Berom man gave out his land to be used by the Muslims during their prayers and festivities. Those days of peace are only found in memories now, as Barkin... Read More
by Isi Esene Sekinat Akewusola, a mother of twins on Thursday committed suicide by jumping into the Osun River. The woman was said to have given alms to some beggars in the area before taking the fatal plunge. Some of the beggars reportedly said they saw the woman jump from the bridge located at Oke-Gada,... Read More
By Reuben Daba From an initial ten man shortlist, the Advisory Board for the NLNG-sponsored, The Nigeria Prize for Literature has approved a final shortlist of three books. The three books are Onaedo: The Blacksmith’s Daughter by Ngozi Achebe, Only a Canvas by Olusola Olugbesan and On Black Sister’s Street by Chika Unigwe. Chairman of... Read More
by Oluwatobi Soyombo To think that Instagram is not even accessible via web (which a handful of Nigerians have access to) – with all its limitations – is to predict it’s failure more in Nigeria. A respected man in the social technology scope published an article two days ago. In the piece, he gave several reasons why... Read More
by Isi Esene The Lagos State government has announced that there will be a full closure of the Third Mainland Bridge on Sunday. The bridge is billed to undergo repairs and traffic will be diverted from the hours of 6am till midnight. Kayode Opeifa, commissioner for Transportation announced this on Thursday stating that the closure... Read More
by Isi Esene Mohammed Dalhatu, first son of former minister of Power and Steel, Bashir Dalhatu recently died in a power bike accident on his way back Abuja from a biker’s convention in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Mohammed, 34, was reported to have fallen from his power-bike and run over by two vehicles, but other... Read More
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