Meet the Forbes billionaire who gave up all his wealth for… a religious title

Meet Bhanwarlal Raghunath Doshi, the billionaire who has done what what no Nigerian billionaire can ever do – nah, our billionaires are way smarter! You see, Doshi borrowed the princely sum of Rs 30,000 from his father in the late 70s to start his own plastic trading business in Delhi. The son of a small... Read More

Bhanwarlal Raghunath Doshi

June 3, 2015

Another woman dies shortly after getting butt enlargement injections

Everyday we hear stories of women young ladies die from butt enlargement injections, yet more ladies still go ahead and sign up for it. The latest victim is a woman from Maryland, 34-year-old Kelly Mayhew. She died shortly after getting silicon injections for a butt lift in Queens, NY and police say the person who was performing the... Read More

June 3, 2015

Amnesty International releases documentary on war crimes by Nigerian Army (VIEWER DISCRETION)

Amnesty International(AI), has compiled a report, depicting the war crimes and extra-judicial killings by Nigerian Army, in the war against Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram. Ealier today, Wednesday, June 3, the report was released in AI’s website, alongside a video. Viewer discretion is advised as you watch.

June 3, 2015

President Obama, Ellen Degeneres, Kerry Washington tweet support for Bruce ‘Caitlyn’ Jenner

President Barack Obama has praised Caitlyn Jenner’s “courage”. The US leader has lent his support to the former Olympian – who was known as Bruce Jenner before undergoing gender transition treatment. Responding to a tweet from Caitlyn introducing herself, the president wrote: “It takes courage to share your story. Your story matters in the fight... Read More

bruce, caitlyn jenner, ellen degeneres, Kerry Washington, obama, President Obama

June 3, 2015

Rhythm FM presenter shot dead in Port Harcourt

Rhythm 93.7FM PH on-air personality, writer and motivational speaker, Ifeoma ‘Iphie’ Aggrey-Fynn is dead. She was shot dead by armed robbers along Aba-Port Harcourt expressway on Tuesday, June 2. Reports say the Ghanaian-born OAP and blogger had gone to see her parents in Aba and was on her way back to Port Harcourt when their... Read More

Ifeoma 'Iphie' Aggrey-Fynn, Port Harcourt, Rhythm 93.7 FM, shot dead

June 3, 2015

Mark Amaza: President Buhari, where is your team?

May 29, 2015 has finally come and gone. Nigerians had been waiting since the presidential elections on March 28 to see President Muhammadu Buhari sworn in. It didn’t matter if the people were his supporters or voted for his opponent, former President Goodluck Jonathan; it was a day to look forward to a day that... Read More

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Mark Amaza, president buhari

June 3, 2015

Members of the outgoing 7th NASS to leave with juicy parting gifts

Punch Newspaper has just found out that members of the outgoing 7th National Assembly will be taking along with them, 109 jeeps and 360 exotic cars provided as operational vehicles given to them when they assumed office as legislator A member of the National Assembly Management team who spoke on the condition of anonymity confirmed... Read More

June 3, 2015

This is how female NYSC members are recruited for prostitution in Minna

A cartel in Minna, the Niger State capital, has turned National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp into a recruitment ground for “young prostitutes.” In an exclusive report by the Daily Independent, the story was broken down thus: The cartel, according to findings, consists of elitist group; politicians, journalists with the active connivance of some... Read More

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June 3, 2015

Buhari gets grand reception as he arrives Niger Republic (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari, received a grand reception as he arrived Niger Republic, earlier today, Wednesday, June 3. Buhari was received at the airport by Niger President, Mahamadou Issoufou, and other personalities. On Tuesday, June2, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, had released a statement that Buhari would be embarking on trip to Niger and... Read More

Mahamadou Issoufou, Niger Republic, President Muhammadu Buhari

June 3, 2015

And that’s how Caitlyn Jenner bagged her first endorsement deal with a cosmetic company

And the #CallMeCaitlyn effect keeps taking over the world! The woman formerly known as Bruce Jenner is reportedly being courted by top beauty brands who want to cash in on his fame after his first public appearance as a woman on Vanity Fair on Monday. and it looks like MAC, the makeup brand used &... Read More

Bruce Jenner, caitlyn jenner

June 3, 2015

We hear Fayemi, Fashola are being considered for Buhari’s Chief of staff

President Muhammadu Buhari still hasn’t named his chief of staff since assuming office and this has caused a little discomfort to stakeholders as speculation keeps flying around. Vanguard earlier reported that Buhari is set to name his chief of staff and other aides today. But according to a tweet by Sahara Reporters, one of the following will... Read More

Buhari, Chief of Naval staff, Fashola, Fayemi

June 3, 2015

Top 7 Twitter reactions to suicide bomber that shouted ‘Sai Buhari’ before detonating

On Tuesday, Aderemi Opadokun, the Commissioner of Police in Borno State, told newsmen in Maiduguri that a suicide bomber killed five people after he detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). But before the explosion went off, the suicide bomber was reported to have shouted “Sai Buhari” as against “Allahu Akbar” Many Nigerians have reacted to... Read More

June 3, 2015

Akon offers a solution to the PHCN problem in Nigeria

Looks like Akon may be the solution to NEPA/PHCN & our incessant power supply issues in Nigeria! The Senegalese/American music star recently announced that he would be launching a Solar Academy in Bamako, Mali. The Academy will train local African engineers and entrepreneurs in order to teach them how to produce solar power. The initiative, called “Akon Lighting... Read More

Akon

June 3, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Ikpeazu Dissolves Cabinet, Promises to Build New Abia, NDLEA serves Kashamu extradition notice, Buhari meets with service chiefs over Boko Haram, Oil Theft, More stories

NDLEA serves Kashamu extradition notice. Leadership Buhari meets with service chiefs over Boko Haram, Oil Theft. ThisDay Moghalu says APC Will Soon Dominate South-East Politics. Leadership APC confident says it will provide conducive atmosphere for emergence of NASS leadership. Vanguard Ikpeazu Dissolves Cabinet, Promises to Build New Abia. ThisDay Some immediate past ministers must go... Read More

Abia, Buhari, fifa, Kashamu, obama, tracklist

June 3, 2015

Kashamu, NDLEA in war of words over extradition

While the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, says it has served a notice on Senator-elect of Ogun East, Prince Buruji Kashamu for his extradition to the United States of America, Kashamu’s counsel, Ajibola Oluyede, denied being served any extradition letter, stating that a copy of the process was dropped in the office on Monday. In... Read More

Buruji Kashamu

June 3, 2015

5 die from consuming dog meat at a local restaurant

They had their last meal, sadly, as at least five persons die from eating dog meat from a popular inn in the area. According to reports by Vanguard, the cooker of the meat, Etiaba, had been in the area for a long time, running an inn where he cooks only dog meat in a local town in Rivers... Read More

Dog meat

June 3, 2015

Are Rihanna and Real Madrid footballer, Karim Benzema, an item?

Rihanna’s choice of men keeps going a notch higher every time she’s spotted. Riri was spotted on a date with Real Madrid and French national team striker, Karim Mostafa Benzema, 27, at the Griffin night club in New York City and then later at the 24-hour Coppelia Diner.

Karim Benzema, real madrid, Rihanna

June 3, 2015

Military to soon move command centre to Maiduguri – Naval Chief

The Military High Command, has revealed that it will soon move its command centre to Maiduguri, Borno State in compliance with the directive of President Muhammadu Buhari. Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Usman Jibrin, made the disclosure to journalists on Tuesday, June 2, after a meeting between the service chiefs and the President. According to the... Read More

boko haram, Chief of Naval staff, maiduguri, Military command centre, Military High Command

June 3, 2015

Fayose says he’s one man army against the 19 APC lawmakers

Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose, says he is a one man army who cannot be defeated by the outgoing legislators of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the State House of Assembly. Fayose said this on Tuesday, June 2, while receiving national officers of the Peoples Democratic Party in his office in Ado Ekiti. The... Read More

APC lawmakers, Ayo Fayose, Ekiti State, One-man army

June 3, 2015

David Mark takes a major swipe at Senators who became Governors

Senate President, David Mark, has described the Senators that have emerged governors of their states, as making a backward movement. According to the Mark, the going from the Senate to becoming a governor is not a movement forward. The Senate President said this on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday, June 2. Senator Mark... Read More

Backward movement, David Mark, governors, senate

June 3, 2015

Buhari may take over from Diezani as Petroleum Minister

It is believed that President Muhammadu Buhari may most likely assume responsibility as the petroleum minister in the new cabinet. According to a report by Reuters, close associates of the President revealed that he may take up the portfolio of the oil ministry. Buhari has experience in managing the oil sector, having been head of the Petroleum... Read More

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June 2, 2015

Robert Mugabe sleeps again in public

Remember a few months ago when Robert Mugabe tripped and fell in Zimbabwe. That fall caused his top security aides to be suspended from their jobs as the president blamed them for not breaking his fall. He also “ordered” the internet to remove the pictures…forgetting that the internet is not Zimbabwe. And now Nigerian owned... Read More

mugabe

June 2, 2015

What would you do if you saw this at an ATM?

Would I run? Would I yell? I would certainly be irritated, that’s for sure. What would you do?

June 2, 2015

CSO against planned removal of fuel subsidy

Clearly not everyone is in support of the removal of subsidy, although some are against it for a good reason. Such is the case of the Conscience Nigeria, a Civil Society Organization (CSO) focused on good governance, has warned President Muhammadu Buhari not to head the advice by some stakeholders to implement total removal of... Read More

Buhari, CSO, fuel subsidy

June 2, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: NDLEA serves Kashamu extradition notice, Group invites Gbajabiamila, Dogara for debate, and more

A pressure group in the House of Representatives, The Patriots, has invited the front runners for the speakership of the 8th House of Representatives, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, and Mr. Yakubu Dogara, to a debate to speak before members on their programmes for the incoming legislature. The group, which draws membership across all political parties, is... Read More

boko haram, Buhari, Fayose, Kashamu, NDLEA

June 2, 2015

Fayose to Buhari: “I shall be happy to nominate a Minister for you”

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has written a letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, asking him to grant him the opportunity of nominating an Ekiti State indigene for appointment into his cabinet. Fayose, who was strongly against the candidacy of Buhari during the presidential campaign, disclosed this in a statement released on Tuesday, June 2. He claimed... Read More

Ayo Fayose, Minister, nomination, President Muhammadu Buhari

June 2, 2015

Sharron McPherson: The cofoundHER Interview

Former Investment Banker and Wall Street Attorney turned serial Social Impact Entrepreneur, Sharron McPherson’s entrepreneurial journey goes back to the mid ’90s when she started ISES, a successful non-profit organisation in New York City that helped local women from disadvantaged backgrounds start and run successful community based businesses. Her next company, the Women’s Enterprise Development... Read More

$10, Sharron McPherson: The cofoundHER Interview

June 2, 2015

Could this be the REAL cost of the first lady’s wrist watch?

A few days back, an online portal ‘Breaking Times’ revealed that Nigeria’s First Lady, Aishat Buhari wore a Cartier Baignoire Folle 18-Carat White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch that cost £34,500 (www.thewatchgallery.com) to her husband’s inauguration. The Cartier Baignoire Folle 18-Carat White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch comes in a case made of rhodiumised white gold set... Read More

Aisha buhari

June 2, 2015

Wale Adenuga, Frank Edwards, Nathaniel Bassey to perform at Excel 2015 hosted by RCCG Apapa family

In what has become an annual celebrated affair of music, worship, and insightful sermons; the eight in the series of the yearly gathering of the Apapa Family group of churches of the Redeemed Christian Church of God is set to hold on Sunday, June7, 2015 at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. Ministering at the event themed, ‘Riding On The Wings of Change’ is the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor E.A. Adeboye. The... Read More

June 2, 2015

Boko Haram releases new video… but Shekau is absent

Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, has released a new 10-minute long video on Youtube. In the new video which had on it the logo “Islamic State in West Africa”, Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau is noticeably absent. The spokesperson in the video, which was released on Tuesday, June 1, claimed they still had authority over... Read More

Meet the Forbes billionaire who gave up all his wealth for… a religious title

Another woman dies shortly after getting butt enlargement injections

Amnesty International releases documentary on war crimes by Nigerian Army (VIEWER DISCRETION)

President Obama, Ellen Degeneres, Kerry Washington tweet support for Bruce ‘Caitlyn’ Jenner

Rhythm FM presenter shot dead in Port Harcourt

Mark Amaza: President Buhari, where is your team?

Members of the outgoing 7th NASS to leave with juicy parting gifts

This is how female NYSC members are recruited for prostitution in Minna

Buhari gets grand reception as he arrives Niger Republic (PHOTOS)

And that’s how Caitlyn Jenner bagged her first endorsement deal with a cosmetic company

We hear Fayemi, Fashola are being considered for Buhari’s Chief of staff

Top 7 Twitter reactions to suicide bomber that shouted ‘Sai Buhari’ before detonating

Akon offers a solution to the PHCN problem in Nigeria

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Ikpeazu Dissolves Cabinet, Promises to Build New Abia, NDLEA serves Kashamu extradition notice, Buhari meets with service chiefs over Boko Haram, Oil Theft, More stories

Kashamu, NDLEA in war of words over extradition

5 die from consuming dog meat at a local restaurant

Are Rihanna and Real Madrid footballer, Karim Benzema, an item?

Military to soon move command centre to Maiduguri – Naval Chief

Fayose says he’s one man army against the 19 APC lawmakers

David Mark takes a major swipe at Senators who became Governors

Buhari may take over from Diezani as Petroleum Minister

Robert Mugabe sleeps again in public

What would you do if you saw this at an ATM?

CSO against planned removal of fuel subsidy

Today’s Daily Brief: NDLEA serves Kashamu extradition notice, Group invites Gbajabiamila, Dogara for debate, and more

Fayose to Buhari: “I shall be happy to nominate a Minister for you”

Sharron McPherson: The cofoundHER Interview

Could this be the REAL cost of the first lady’s wrist watch?

Wale Adenuga, Frank Edwards, Nathaniel Bassey to perform at Excel 2015 hosted by RCCG Apapa family

Boko Haram releases new video… but Shekau is absent

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