October 21, 2014

Bloody murder: Man hacks friend to death in Ogun

by Azubuike Azikiwe In a gruesome case of murder, a man has been jailed for macheting his friend to death. The 24-year-old man, Adedeji Adeniyi, was arraigned before a Chief Magistrates’ Court, sitting in Abeokuta, on Tuesday, 21 October on a charge of murder. Adeniyi was accused of murdering his 25-year-old friend, Akeem Agbadaowo. The police prosecutor,... Read More

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October 21, 2014

Is 2face building third ‘Rumors’ nightclub on the Island?

by Kolapo Olapoju Unconfirmed reports say that pop icon, 2face Idibia is working on the third franchise of his nightclub, ‘Rumors’. The new project, which is being built on the Island is believed to be worth over N400m naira and could be opened sometime between the end of this year and early next year. In 2012, he acquired... Read More

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October 21, 2014

Is Tambuwal setting himself up to become Sokoto governor?

by Isi Esene Reports from online news website, Sahara Reporters indicate that Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, the Speaker of House of Representatives may be positioning himself to succeed the current governor of his home state, Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko. Speculations over his political allegiance reached a high yesterday when the Speaker attended a All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders... Read More

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October 21, 2014

Scientists create device to diagnose Ebola in 15 minutes

by Kolapo Olapoju French developers have created a new device which could allow doctors to diagnose a patient with suspected Ebola in under 15 minutes. France’s Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) said in a statement that trials at a high-security lab have validated the technique and prototype kits should be available in Ebola-hit countries by the... Read More

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October 21, 2014

“His murderer has a name” || Aisha Falode pens open letter to Jonathan over son’s death

by Isi Esene Aisha Falode has written an open letter to the Nigerian government to do more in helping her fish out the killer(s) of her son, Toba Falode. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) executive penned her letter 8 months after her son was killed and just weeks after former governor, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha’s son... Read More

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October 21, 2014

Mess up the environment and get sanctioned – Read how NESREA plans to do this

by Laila Ibrahim The Federal Government has mapped out modalities to implement sanctions against erring companies in the areas of environmental degradation through the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policy as parts of efforts of the government to create healthy and sustainable environment This, it said is part of efforts to ensure that companies cooperate and... Read More

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October 21, 2014

Sexy and young: Sweden’s Minister of Health gets loads of love from around the world

by Temitope Onitiju He’s just 29-years-old and is fondly called the ‘handsome minister’. Sweden’s Minister of Health, Gabriel Wikstrom got Twitter users in Turkey excited, after a picture of him having lunch with Mehmet Kaplan, Sweden’s Minister of Housing and Urban Development, was re-tweeted thousands of times. He wrote back at them, “Welcome and thank... Read More

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October 21, 2014

Turning on the big 40: We bring you our favorite photos of Nse Ikpe Etim

by Anike Jacobs Star actress, Nse Ikpe Etim has turned the big 40 today. Nse Etim who got married to her best friend, Clifford Sule last year is counting her blessings as messages from fans, friends, family and well wishers are pouring in. Celebrating how special she is, her husband, Clifford Sule, compared her to... Read More

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October 21, 2014

Actress, Ronke Oshodi-Oke turns musician, to launch debut album in November

by Damilola Jagun While several entertainers are venturing into politics, Yoruba actress, Ronke Oshodi Oke, has decided to chose an alternative career path. According to reports, the boob-endowed actress is joining the burgeoning number of musicians in Nigeria. It is believed that she has almost finalised work on her debut album. The Nollywood star, whose... Read More

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October 21, 2014

The Naked Convos: Online community set to release a unique short story collection titled ‘These Words Expose Us: An Anthology’

by Isi Esene The award-winning Nigerian online community, The Naked Convos (TNC), has published its first collection of short stories, titled ‘These Words Expose Us: An Anthology’. These Words Expose Us: An Anthology is a collection of stories that focus on the impact that words, especially the things we say (or don’t say) can have... Read More

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October 21, 2014

Prolific bigamist: Man arrested for having 4 wives, 7 fiancees and 5 girlfriends

by Temitope Onitiju Sonko Tijan, a 28-year-old man from Gambia has been arrested after it was discovered that he had four wives, seven fiancées and five girlfriends scattered across Austria. Tijan had women all across the country. The youngest of his women was 22, and the oldest 44, and he is also married to another woman in his home country,... Read More

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October 21, 2014

This naked boobs advert caused over 500 car accidents in one day

by Temitope Onitiju Some days ago, an advertisement showing a woman’s breasts caused over 500 accidents in a single day. The photo, which features a woman cupping her breasts, was posted on the side of 30 vans in Moscow, Russia, with the caption, “They attract”. The PR campaign caused drivers around the city to be distracted, as cars... Read More

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October 21, 2014

Singer, Omawumi denies being married || Read what she said…

by Damilola Jagun Singer, Omawumi Megbele has reacted to the widespread report of her secret wedding in Warri, Delta state. The artiste, who is extremely private about her family, says nothing of such happened and that people should endeavour to stop listening to unconfirmed news reports. At the recently held Genevieve Pink Ball in Lagos, Omawumi... Read More

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October 21, 2014

NFF admits defeat, to send refs to the UK to learn

by Mark Bassey The Nigeria Football Federation has concluded all arrangements to send the best of Nigerian referees to the United Kingdom for a special refresher course. According to the federation, the three week capacity building exercise, which begins in the first week of December, is to help Nigerian referees become better officials and also to... Read More

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October 21, 2014

“I am sorry” – Audu Ogbeh apologises to #BringBackOurGirls for linking them to @APCNigeria

by Kolapo Olapoju Audu Ogbeh, Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has apologised to the BringBackOurGirls campaigners for insinuating that they are members of the opposition party. The former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, made the comments on Wednesday, 15 October, in Abuja when he told his audience at Muhammadu Buhari’s 2015... Read More

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October 21, 2014

Lagos state objects process, as Igbo deportation case is adjourned

by Jewel Stephen A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday adjourned till Feb. 10, 2015 hearing in a suit filed by seven persons deported by the Lagos State Government over alleged breach of their fundamental rights. The plaintiffs are Joseph Aniebonam, Osondu Mbuto, Osondu Agwu, Nnenna Ogbonna, Emily Okoroariri, Friday Ndukwe and Onyeka Ugwu. They... Read More

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October 21, 2014

Nigeria is destination for electronic devices stolen in South Africa’s malls

by Chidi Okoye South Africa’s police say Nigeria is the destination for many of the electronic devices stolen in mall robberies across South Africa. Over the last few months, there has been a high rate of armed robberies in malls in Gauteng and the Western Cape, and in almost all the cases, electronic devices have been the most stolen... Read More

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October 21, 2014

Oritsefemi splashes N224 million on Lekki home and Range Rover Evoque (PHOTOS)

by Kolapo Olapoju Double Wahala singer, Oritsefemi is moving up the world at an organic pace. From his humble abode in Ajegunle to a rented apartment in Ikeja, the singer has stepped up, by acquiring a duplex on the island. Oritsefemi has packed into a duplex in Lekki Phase 1, valued at N200m, while also acquiring... Read More

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October 21, 2014

Redeemed church pastor jailed for N5million fraud

by Azubuike Azikiwe A Redeemed Christian Church of God pastor has been accused of obtaining N5.1m under false pretence. The pastor, who was arraigned before a Magistrates’ Court, sitting in Igbosere, Lagos, heads ‘Chapel of Triumph Parish, Oworoshoki, Lagos. The accused, 50-year-old Oderinde Oluwatosin, was arrested by the operatives of the Special Fraud Unit, SFU, Milverton Road,... Read More

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October 21, 2014

Money making Africans: D’banj and Akon shoot video for new collaboration

by Kolapo Olapoju The Kokomaster, D’banj has been on the move for most of the year, serving as ambassador for various initiatives, and apparently, he’s been cooking something hot, musically. Barely a week after he was announced as African brand ambassador for Apple’s Beats By Dre, the Nigerian superstar has teemed up with another African... Read More

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October 21, 2014

BREAKING: Oscar Pistorius sentenced to five years in prison for culpable homicide

by Chidi Okoye A court in Pretoria, South Africa has sentenced blade runner, Oscar Pistorius to five years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. On the first count of culpable homicide, he was given a five year sentence, while on the firearms charge, Pistorius got three years in jail, wholly suspended... Read More

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October 21, 2014

World famous fashion designer, Oscar de la Renta dies at 82

by Damilola Jagun Iconic and world famous fashion designer Oscar de la Renta, who became renowned for his haute couture designs, has died at the age of 82. De la Renta, who is popularly known as the “sultan of suave” because of his glamorous red-carpet gowns and smart suits for ladies, has clothed every American... Read More

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October 21, 2014

Father dumps 3 children in boarding house for eight years

by Azubuike Azikiwe For the past eight years, a father dumped his three children in the boarding house of Solid Model College, in Abule-Iroko in the Ado-Odo Ota LGA, in Ogun state. According to a Punch report, the children, 14-year-old Seun Adepegba, 10-year-old Seyi, 13-year-old Titilola, were abandoned in the school in 2007 by their... Read More

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October 21, 2014

@Oddy4real: You failed the last Bar exams? Stop moaning! (Y! FrontPage)

by Ayokunle Odekunle Caveat This is not an attempt at deriding anybody or a set of people. This also isn’t to make anybody feel bad. I however cannot guarantee that you will feel happy after reading this. I intend saying things as they are. Sorry if you feel bad. And no sorry. Here we go.... Read More

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October 21, 2014

Opinion: UNILAG student leaders are irresponsible and bad for the future

by Adewale Onagbesan As it is always called; ‘the university of first choice and nation’s pride’ has done nothing but produced vibrant products, who are currently of great benefits to the nation, Africa as a continent, and also dominating the world. Starting with the likes of Barrister Adebisi Adegbuyi, Dr. D.K Olukoya of M.F.M, and... Read More

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October 21, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Tambuwal hobnobs with APC men | Who is afraid of zoning in Rivers? | Fayose swears in female SSG | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Tambuwal hobnobs with APC men in Sokoto. Leadership Amaechi’s people show Jonathan, Wike love. Vanguard Rivers PDP is miffed by Graham-Douglas’ ‘2face’ politics. Vanguard Fulani Herdsmen mobilize 23 million voters for GEJ… yes, they did.... Read More

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October 21, 2014

@TextheLaw: Get used to it, there is nothing barbaric in the #LawSchool’s grading system

by Rotimi Fawole First of all, there wasn’t a 71% fail rate at the last Bar Finals. The Council of Legal Education has provided a comprehensive breakdown of the results here. The truth is closer to a 50/50 split. Given that this rumoured fail rate was what led to the outcry and a call from... Read More

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October 21, 2014

Femi Aribisala: #BankLoanForForm- Buhari is not Presidential material

by Femi Aribisala Buhari claims to be an anti-corruption crusader, nevertheless, he agreed to serve under Sani Abacha, one of the most corrupt Heads-of-State ever in the history of Nigeria. While there has been no proven allegation that Buhari corruptly enriched himself as Chairman of the Petroleum Trust Fund under Abacha, it is abundantly clear... Read More

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October 21, 2014

@theGeekyMidget: Why you should wish you were stupid (Y! Superblogger)

by Dolapo Amusat While we all naturally want to be perceived as ‘smart’, ‘intellectual’ and such, I have recently realised the beauty of being stupid. Really, I’m not even kidding at all. Being stupid is fun. In fact, being stupid is smart. You’ll see how. Ride along, dumbos, as I take you on an intellectual... Read More

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October 21, 2014

@MickeySunny: Dear Buhari, do not be deceived by the online polls. #2015ElectionCountdown

by Michael Ogundana In this case, It is so important to remember that, it was the same Poll that rated the Ex- Governor of Ekiti State; Governor Kayode Fayemi above Governor Ayodele Fayose as the preferred candidate for Ekiti State governor by majority of registered voters in the state. The poll was conducted in... Read More

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