D’banj’s rumoured fiancee, Adama Indimi is an ‘Uptown chic’ in new photos

Clem Onyeka’s family to consult Dibia over his death

by Anike Jacobs On the 14th of October 2014, Nollywood actor Clems Onyeka lost his life after being hit by a stray bullet during a robbery. His family however find it hard to believe the circumstances behind his death Some of the aggrieved relations, including Patrick Onyeka made it known that the family... Read More

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Can my uterus breathe | Toke Makinwa has a message for those pressuring her to get pregnant

by Anike Jacobs “You think the pressure as a single girl is bad, wait till you get married. You can’t sneeze without the preggo remark.” TV/Radio personality wants all the monitoring spirits to stop pressuring her into getting pregnant, because she is certain the babies will come in due season. She took to twitter some... Read More

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We like Peter Obi’s response to Bianca Ojukwu

by Chidi Okoye Former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has reacted to the comments of Nigerian Ambassador to Spain, Mrs Bianca Ojukwu, over his recent defection from the All Progressives Grand Alliance to the People’s Democratic Party. On Monday, 20 October, the Ambassador had expressed disappointment over the defection of Obi, saying he betrayed... Read More

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@CGNOscar: Why I believe in stomach infrastructure

by Chinedu George The so-called concept of the stomach infrastructure has gradually crept into the Nigerian political lexicon, especially after the shock victory of PDP’s Ayodele Peter Fayose over the then-incumbent APC’s Kayode Fayemi in the 2014 Ekiti state gubernatorial elections. He was accused of utilizing the “stomach infrastructure” to entice the electorate. This, to... Read More

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Five more soldiers face death sentence for mutiny

by Kolapo Olapoju As the Nigerian Army intensifies its effort to bring erring soldiers to book, five more soldiers have been arraigned before a General Court Martial for mutiny. The five soldiers, who belong to the 81 Battalion of the 7 Division of the Nigerian Army, are Lance Corporals Bankole Taiwo, Ayodele Olawale, Sule Ochehepo, Isaiah... Read More

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“He raped her for 6 months” – Journalist nabbed for defiling 11-year-old girl

by Jewel Stephen A man who claims to be a freelance journalist has been arraigned for raping an 11-year-old girl over the period of 6 months. The suspect, 39-year-old Dunstan Ukaga, appeared before a Chief Magistrate’s Court, sitting at Ebute-Metta, Lagos on Tuesday, 21 October. Ukaga is facing a count-charge of having unlawful carnal knowledge of the girl-child.... Read More

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This man says he smuggled drugs to pay for wedding ceremony

by Azubuike Azikiwe Chike Pauline, a 40-year-old patent medicine dealer has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, with one kilogramme of substance suspected to be methamphetamine. The suspect was arrested during the outward screening of passengers on Rwanda Air flight at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Monday, 21 October.... Read More

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Peter Obi has some explaining to do | Guess who wants to be president under the MPPP | Fayose is on a sacking binge | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Ex-Gov. Obi has some explaining to do. Vanguard That ominous moment when the APC would “not be comfortable”. Vanguard APC cries out over Dokubo’s threat to Lai Kohammed. Leadership Guess who wants to be president... Read More

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Tambuwal cannot be President but what next for him? || @amasonic analyses

by Mark Amaza After more than a year of speculations, it does seem that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal might have finally pitched his tent with the opposition All Progressives’ Congress (APC), judging by his meeting on Monday with the stakeholders of the party in his native Sokoto State. After... Read More

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@BakareLawal: Five things Nigeria must do to #KeepNigeriaEbolaFree

by Lawal Bakare Nigeria is Ebola-free! That’s something to be proud of. But it doesn’t end there. We also want to ensure that we remain Ebola-free. Here are five things we need to do. Before we go into the five, though, we need to remember that we Nigerians must continue to empathise with our neighbouring... Read More

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Opinion: How the collapse of T.B Joshua’s church has convinced me he is a man of God

by Johnson Abayomi I know many will be surprised at this opinion but it is an honest and frank progression of thoughts from an open-minded individual, not emboldened by any personal bigotry, political agenda or religious connotation. T.B. Joshua is a name I was distantly aware of prior to the tragic collapse of a guest-house... Read More

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@ChrisBamidele: Sex with the Ex? No please! (Y! Superblogger)

by Chris Bamidele Yes, I know this topic is familiar, even though most of us wouldn’t want to talk about it, but it is real, very real. Sex with the ex is as real as day and night. Hey, don’t look so shocked, you know you have done it, I have done it too. So... Read More

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#BokoHaram: The Chibok girls won’t be coming home soon, here is why

by Laila Ibrahim The release of the kidnapped secondary schools girls abducted from Chibok might take longer than expected as the girls are presently scattered across West Africa. A presidency source who is familiar with the ongoing negotiations between government officials – including the private secretary to President Jonathan, Hassan Tukur, and delegates of (a... Read More

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Tope Fasua: Nigeria’s middle class is an illusion, it doesn’t exist (Y! FrontPage)

by Tope Fasua I was with a few very bright young men and a woman few days back and we discussed several hot topics under the auspices (sponsorship) of the great Dike Chukwumerije. I came off with a ‘takeaway’ (apologies to Fashola), about a much-misconstrued issue, more and more like a cliché, called middle class.... Read More

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Kano to compensate rape victims

by James Sambo Rape victims in Kano will now be compensated for the indignity they suffered in the hands of their attacker, following the amendment to the Kano State Rape Prohibition Bill 2014,which was approved by the Kano State House of Assembly yesterday. The Majority Leader of the Assembly, Alhaji Kabiru Alhassan, said that the... Read More

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#BokoHaram trial – FG wants to continue Ndume trial in secret

by James Sambo The Federal Government has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to move the rest of the trial, and the rendering of evidence linking Senator Ali Ndume, a senator from Borno state, to the Boko Haram sect to a secret hearing for reasons of national security and public safety. Senator Ndume’s trial,... Read More

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Nigeria imports N165bn fruit juice annually

by James Sambo Dr. Hussain Ibrahim, the Director General, of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) has said Nigerians spend N165 billion annually on the importation of fruit juice. While presenting a paper on Tuesday at a workshop in Kaduna, Ibrahim said importation of concentrates was adversely affecting the development of local fruits... Read More

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Woman, 21, remanded in prison for drug trafficking in Lagos

by Jewel Stephen A Federal High Court in Lagos today ordered that a trader, Rashidat Shehu, be remanded in prison custody for being in possession of 800 grams of cannabis. Shehu, who resides in Abule Ira, Agbara, Ogun State, was taken before the court by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). She pleaded guilty... Read More

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Why I murdered 39 people – Brazilian serial killer confesses (PHOTO)

by Isi Esene Tiago Gomes da Rocha, a Brazilian man who confessed to killing 39 people has given reasons for his actions implying that he should also be seen as a victim. The 26-year-old was arrested after police linked a gun in his home to the murders of six women this year. He said he... Read More

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Aww, how cute: Jay-Jay Okocha cuddles with wife on her birthday (LOOK)

by Akan Ido Nkechi, the beautiful wife of former Super Eagles midfielder, Austin Jay Jay Okocha is celebrated her birthday today and her husband’s right by her side. Reports say the couple made it a quiet one inviting close friends to their home this afternoon to celebrate the joyful day. The couple were spotted staring at each... Read More

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@GovAyoFayose’s tsunami rumbles on – sacks education bosses in all #Ekiti LGAs

by Godwin Akanfe The Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayo Fayose, has ordered the sack of all the Local Government education secretaries. A state‎ment issued in Ado Ekiti, the state capital, Tuesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Idowu Adelusi, said the sack takes immediate effect. Adelusi added that the affected secretaries are... Read More

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Today’s Daily Brief: El-Rufai says why he wants to be Kaduna gov, Buhari loyalists want Atiku to step down, Gbenga Daniel says PDP’ll take over from Amosun, and more

We deliver your news brief for Tuesday, October 21, 2014. Some loyalists of a former Head of State, Muhammadu Buhari, have asked a former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, to withdraw from the presidential race and support the aspiration of Mr. Buhari. The call came on the same day a renowned Islamic Cleric, Sheik Ahmed Gumi,... Read More

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Don’t run for Presidency – Sheikh Gumi advises Buhari | Read the full letter

by James Sambo Influential moderate Islamic preacher, Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi has advised former military Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari to forgo his presidential ambition for the peace and political stability of Nigeria. In an open letter addressed to the retired General on Tuesday, Sheikh Gumi hailed Buhari for his humility, excellent record in... Read More

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All’s well between us – GEJ and Jigawa governor, Lamido hold hands

by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan has said there is no feud between him and the Jigawa state governor, Sule Lamido, contrary to speculations. Speaking on Tuesday in Dutse, Jigawa state, while commissioning the Dutse International Airport, the President said noted that Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is proud of Lamido’s achievements in the development of... Read More

@Alabaster85 : What exactly is Surulere? (Inspired by @iamDrSid)

by Ayomikun Soyombo Surulere is not a place But a painful state A state not marked on the world’s map A state of tears and hope Surulere is the pains endured As the heart dreams of victory Neglecting the shortcuts to fame Because of the knowlege that riches laboured for lasts forever Surulere is the... Read More

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Oppression! Harrysong shows off best friend in bed (LOOK)

by Temitope Onitiju Harrysong has a good looking best friend, – several bundles of naira notes. The singer cum songwriter shared on his Instagram page, a picture of him sitting in bed next to a pile of N500 bills. The Five Star Music’ artiste added the caption, “Me and best friend (money) PH,next>Godbless all my kolombolicious... Read More

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Manchester University students can’t get enough of Don Jazzy and the Mavins (PHOTOS)

by Damilola Jagun Ahead of their concert tonight at the The Ritz, Manchester, Mavin artistes led by Don Jazzy, held a meet and greet with students of the University of Manchester. Tiwa Savage, Di’ja, Dr Sid, Reekado Banks, and others met with the giddy undergraduates who were beyond excited. See photos below in slide: [slideshow_deploy id=’312980′]... Read More

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BUSTED: Suspected killers of Newswatch editor paraded by police in Lagos

by Akan Ido The Lagos State Police Command has paraded armed robbers suspected to have killed a former Assistant Editor of Newswatch newspapers, Toyin Obadina. Obadina was shot by a group of armed men in February while returning home after using a Automated Teller Machine (ATM) to withdraw money in the Ikorodu area of Lagos. The... Read More