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February 21, 2015

INEC REC explains all you need to know about your PVC

by Ranti Joseph The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday has called on eligible voters across the country to exercise care in handling their Permanent Voter Cards so as to avoid being disenfranchised. The Edo State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mike Igini, ‎who stated this in Benin, explained that the cards were embedded with electronic... Read More
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February 21, 2015

Lagos ministry of women affairs, celebrities endorse ‘Walk Against Rape’ campaign

by Jewel Stephen The fifth edition of the much awaited Walk Against Rape has once more gotten a nod from the Lagos State Ministry Of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. Various celebrities such as Kate Henshaw-Nuttal, Jimmy Jatt, Ali Baba, Owen Gee, Gt the Guiterman, Gbemi Olateru Olabegi (OAP)Isio Wanogho (Model), Bolaji Rosiji, Ego Obaro,... Read More
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February 21, 2015

“People in your set won’t reply their baby colleague…” || Toyin Aimakhu goes in on Stella Damasus

by Chinwe Okafor It has been a messy fight these past days between Stella Damasus and Toyin Aimakhu. If you do not know the story, here’s a summary. Apparently, Toyin Aimakhu sent Stella Damasus a message saying, “Madam, Nigeria is my country. Nobody is killing anyone cos no be only you do video. #VisaDonExpire. #BringOurSonBack #AttentionSeeker... Read More
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February 21, 2015

‘I’m sure Nigerians will re-elect Jonathan’ – Oyo PDP chairman

by Damilola Jagun The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo state, Yinka Taiwo, says he is optimistic that Nigerians would massively vote for President Goodluck Jonathan at the imminent presidential election. While speaking at his Iseyin residence on Saturday, February 20, Taiwo said Jonathan’s performance in the last six years of his... Read More
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February 21, 2015

Insurgents drown in Lake Chad as Nigerian troops overrun Baga

by Isi Esene The Nigerian military have reported a remarkable victory against the Boko Haram insurgents in Baga, Borno State. In a statement released today by the Defence Headquarters, Nigerian soldiers were said to have killed several Boko Haram members despite the stiff resistance posed by the insurgents. According to a statement signed by Army spokesman,... Read More
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February 21, 2015

Beware of money-for-job offers on fake websites – NIS warns job seekers

by Ranti Joseph The Comptroller-General at Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) David Parradang on Saturday has urged Nigerians seeking employment into the service to disregard money-for-job offers by individuals, saying they are scams. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Chukwuemeka Obua, the service Public Relations Officer (PRO) and made available to newsmen in Abuja.... Read More
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February 21, 2015

‘Don’t lecture me about experience’ / Agbaje takes Fashola to school in 7 quotes

by Kolapo Olapoju The war of words between Lagos state governor, Babatunde Fashola and Lagos PDP governorship aspirant, Jimi Agbaje, shows no sign of abating anytime soon. Over the course of the political campaign, the pair have been locked in a verbal exchange, and the latest offering in their spat, comes from Agbaje, who goes... Read More
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February 21, 2015

BREAKING: Nigerian troops recapture Baga from Boko Haram insurgents

by Isi Esene The Nigerian military have announced the recapture of the North-eastern community of Baga, Borno State. The important border town was taken over by insurgent elements in January after killing residents and burning their houses to the ground. The Defence Headquarters have, this afternoon, announced their victory over the rampaging insurgents who were said to... Read More
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February 21, 2015

Nigeria’s election must not be postponed again – UN insists

by Damilola Jagun The Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), Ban Ki-moon has enjoined the federal government and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to make certain that elections hold on the rescheduled dates of March 28 and April 11. Speaking through his spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, the Secretary General, welcomed commitments made by the presidential candidates, in regards to... Read More
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February 21, 2015

‘Gen. Buhari is not ill… there’s nothing like that’: BCO reacts to Fayose’s medical trip statement

by James Sambo The campaign organisation of APC presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari, has reacted to the statement of Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose, who claimed that the party’s flag-bearer travelled to the United Kingdom on a medical trip. According to the campaign organisation, the reports that Buhari is being treated at a hospital in Cavendish... Read More
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February 21, 2015

It is a lie to call yourself a poor man – Mimiko slams Buhari

by Damilola Jagun The Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko, says the presidential candidate of the APC, Muhammadu Buhari, lacks integrity for claiming to be a poor man despite having contested the presidency four times. Mimiko describeed President Goodluck Jonathan as a progressive, adding that the All Progressives Congress is a propaganda party built on lies.... Read More
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February 21, 2015

Nollywood actress, Bimbo Akintola talks about posing nude, mini skirts & more (READ)

by Anike Jacobs Movie star, Bimbo Akintola, in an interview with Punch Newspaper spoke about what may be described as her fashion addiction. Akintola explained in detail her preference for colour black, her love for shoes and short dresses. See excerpts below: Why do you always dress in black outfits? It is because black is... Read More
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February 21, 2015

As Lagos deputy governor, sometimes I sleep for just 3 hours a day – Sarah Sosan

by Anike Jacobs Former deputy governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Sarah Sosan, in a new interview with Punch newspaper has recounted her best moments while in power. In the interview she talked about her marriage, politics and more. See highlights below: Her take on her son’s recent marriage: Marriage is something most parents look forward... Read More
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February 21, 2015

How I lost N10million to ‘witches’ in Ogun state – Businesswoman narrates (PICTURED)

by Anike Jacobs The police in Lagos have declared wanted a man whose stock-in-trade is using his three wives who pose as witches to defraud unsuspecting victims with false promises of a better future. According to SUN newspaper, the suspect, Awosina Folorunsho and his wives Debo­rah, Hadiza and Folake got busted when Moses Okafor, husband... Read More
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February 21, 2015

Dele Momodu: A revolution long foretold

by Dele Momodu   Nigeria is a country with too many needs in the midst of plenty. Our country is a paradox or an oxymoron of pain and luxury. A committed leader has to urgently shed off the toga of American-style Presidency and instantly embrace the quasi-revolutionary outlook of a Welfarist. Fellow Nigerians, no matter... Read More
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February 20, 2015

TB Joshua named ‘Yoruba man of the decade’, Soyinka ‘Yoruba man of the year’

by Anike Jacobs A  pan-Yoruba media outfit – Irohin Odua, the first Pan-Yoruba news outlet has named the Synagogue Church of All Nations founder T.B Joshua has its ‘Yoruba man of the decade’, Wole Soyinka was named ‘Yoruba man of the year’ and Chief Obafemi Awolowo as ‘Yoruba man of the century.’ The Editorial Board... Read More
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