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March 13, 2015

Exclusive: Fashola blames Jonathan for death of policemen in Lekki-Ikoyi robbery

by Kolapo Olapoju Governor of Lagos state, Babatunde Fashola, has held President Goodluck Jonathan, responsible for the death of three policemen and civilians during an armed robbery around Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge. The robbery occurred on Thursday, March 12, when the policemen engaged in a firefight, armed men that went to rob a First City Monument... Read More
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March 12, 2015

First Photos: Celebrities and politicians converge for #EveningForNigeria

by Chinwe Okafor Celebrities, entertainers, professionals, entertainment and media communities gathered at the Intercontinental hotel on Thursday, March 12. The event which was billed as ‘An evening for Nigeria’, was a convergence of several notable personalities. Some of those present were: Desmond Elliot, Rotimi Amaechi, Kayode Fayemi, Abike Dabiri, Patrick Doyle, Olu Maintain, General Pype,... Read More
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March 12, 2015

ISIS accepts Boko Haram’s pledge of allegiance

by Panshak Ibrahim The Islamic State (ISIS) has accepted the pledge of allegiance made by the Nigerian Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram. The acceptance of Boko Haram’s offer by ISIS was communicated via an audiotape from its spokesman, on Thursday, March 12. IS spokesman Mohammed al-Adnani reportedly said in the message: “We announce to you to the... Read More
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March 12, 2015

Oh what a miracle! – Without touching her, man’s wife became pregnant

by Anike Jacobs A real estate developer, Abraham Okoro, is set to divorce his wife for allegedly bringing home another man’s pregnancy. Praying before Lagos Magistrate’s court sitting in Ikeja on Wednesday, Mr Okoro narrated how his estranged wife, Adedoyin Ogunmefun (nee Ajaba)   brought another man’s pregnancy to his house pleading with him to... Read More
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March 12, 2015

How fake officer defrauded Nigeria police of N40 million (PICTURED)

by Anike Jacobs A dismissed  police officer was recently apprehended by the operatives of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Lagos for allegedly defrauding the Nigeria Police Force of N 40 million over eight years. According to reports from Vanguard, the man, Victor Afamefuna Banor was initially dismissed from the police force, after which he resorted to forging... Read More
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March 12, 2015

Jonathan’s visit to Awujale of Ijebu Ode is so far… strictly confidential

by Kolapo Olapoju Journalists aren’t allowed in the President’s meeting with Awujale of Ijebu Ode, for the time being. As President Goodluck Jonathan meets with Oba Sikiru Adetona today, Thursday, March 12, the press have been declined access. While Jonathan holds a confidential conversation with the Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, mean-looking... Read More
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March 12, 2015

“Strange party of thieves and renegades” || APC will not like what Doyin Okupe is saying

by Kolapo Olapoju We can easily predict that the All Progressives Congress will have a response for this latest swipe by Doyin Okupe. According to the Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to President Goodluck Jonathan, the opposition party is strange party of thieves and renegades. In a short post on his Facebook page, Okupe said the leaders... Read More
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March 12, 2015

Jim Iyke fires multiple shots at Charles Novia, Segun Arinze… and yes, bloggers

by Anike Jacobs Jim Iyke is the cover personality of Glam Africa Magazine‘s Spring 2015 issue, and in the interview, he held nothing back about his feelings for actor Segun Arinze, filmmaker/social critic Charles Novia and bloggers including Linda Ikeji. His grouse with Charles Novia & Segun Arinze stems from their reactions to his September 2013 deliverance at... Read More
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March 12, 2015

“Depression is something I have recognized since I was a child” – Chimamanda Adichie

by Anike Jacobs World celebrated writer, Chimamanda Adichie was recently interviewed by Olisa.tv and she opened up on her private life, especially her battle with depression. She also spoke at length about the article on depression which was published by UK Guardian and was subsequently taken down. Read below an excerpt from the interview: A few weeks... Read More
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March 12, 2015

To add insult to injury, Zlatan Ibrahimovic calls Chelsea players “11 babies”

by Mark Bassey On Wednesday night, Paris Saint-Germain fought back twice to draw 2-2 with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and qualified for the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League on away goals rule. The French club had star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic sent off in the 31st minute, for a foul on Blues midfielder Oscar. Immediately... Read More
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March 12, 2015

“Fani-Kayode is a dubious liar” – Borno governor, Shettima is really angry

by Ranti Joseph The Borno State government has debunked claims by the Director of media, Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Organisation (PDPPCO) Femi Fani-Kayode, that the state governor, Kashim Shettima, contested the 2011 governorship primaries against late Fannami Gubio, who initially emerged the candidate of the defunct All Nigerian Peoples Party (ANPP) before he was... Read More
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March 12, 2015

Don Jazzy, D’banj and Wande Coal reunite on stage (WATCH)

by Anike Jacobs Oh yea, we smell a Mo’Hits reunion! The former record label stars, Don Jazzy, D’banj and Wande Coal briefly performed together at the birthday party of the Lagos State Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Aremo Segun Oniru at the Eko Hotel and Suites on Wednesday. The fallout between former best friends/business partners, Don... Read More
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