GEJ says Islam should not be blamed for the actions of terrorists

by Azubuike Azikiwe On Saturday, 3 September, President Goodluck Jonathan stated that the nefarious activities of terrorist groups across the world had nothing to do with Islam. The President said this when a delegation of the Muslim community led by Vice President Namadi Sambo paid him an Eid-Kabir (Sallah) homage at his official residence in... Read More

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October 4, 2014

Another Liberian passenger ‘shows symptoms of Ebola’ in the US

by Akan Ido Officials of the of the American Centre for Disease Control (CDC) have isolated a Liberian man reportedly showing symptoms of the Ebola Virus Disease. The unnamed man was said to have flown into Newark Liberty International Airport from Brussels, Belgium. The man who was travelling with his daughter was said to have... Read More

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October 4, 2014

Today’s Daily Brief: Saraki wants Gov. Ahmed back, Peter Obi speaks on wasteful spending, and more

We deliver your news brief for Tuesday, October 4, 2014. Immediate past governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has blamed high cost of governance in Nigeria to the inability of government officials to curb wasteful expenditure that do not contribute to economic growth and wellbeing of the citizens. Speaking at the World Bank... Read More

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October 4, 2014

Remember this Nollywood actress? She is back with ‘Range Rover’ drama

by Damilola Jagun Remember Ruth Kadiri, the budding Nollywood actress, who recently released some sexually-aggressive photos? Well, she is back in the news. The ‘Ladies gang’ actress recently acquired a ‘Range Rover SUV’ automobile, and after sharing pictures of the car on her Instagram page, people were quick to cast aspersions that she must have... Read More

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October 4, 2014

#TurnUp: DJ Jimmy Jatt set to headline Rhapsodys Night Games this Sunday

by Akan Ido World class disc jockey, Cool DJ Jimmy Jatt will headline the ‘Rhapsodys’ Night Game on Sunday, October 5 at Victoria Island Lagos. The theme for this launch is “Throw Back Sunday“. One of the hotspots in Lagos, Rhapsodys is a 5-star restaurant that features delightful food with superb wine while treating guests to the best... Read More

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October 4, 2014

APC, PDP, run to Obasanjo’s hilltop for counsel and support

by Godwin Akanfe The 2015 elections draws closer and the two major political parties, the ‘People’s Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress’, are desperate to edge each other out at the polls. Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, is regarded as one of the most important persons to have on board by both parties, especially the PDP.... Read More

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October 4, 2014

“If you’re such a good friend why did you poke my missus?” || This man got killed over a Facebook ‘poke

by Damilola Jagun A 27-year-old man from Nottingham, Scott Humphrey, has been jailed for four years, for killing his buddy, Richard Rovetto, because he ‘poked’ his girlfriend on Facebook. Poke’ on social network, Facebook, is regarded as a friendly nudge or subliminal display of affection, to some, a subtle flirt. The Prosecutor, Gareth Gimson, revealed... Read More

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October 4, 2014

Nollywood star, Genevieve Nnaji wishes her fans happy holidays

by Isi Esene Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji neveer forgets to acknowledge her fans. The beautiful diva did that this festive morning with a picture holding a St. Genevieve shopping bag and a priceless smile . She captioned it thus: “Eid Mubarak to you and your family.” Check it out below:

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October 4, 2014

Album review: On Bed of Stone, Asa is the queen of hearts. And soul

by Wilfred Okiche Bukola Elemide, better known as Asa is one of those artistes who could release an entire recording of their breathing and it would still sound musical to the ear. Since scaling music heights with her eponymous début body of work, Asa has become music royalty, carrying the burden of constantly having to... Read More

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October 4, 2014

OMG! This woman was found with a knife buried in her head (GRAPHIC IMAGE)

by Akan Ido Alcileide Rodrigues dos Santos, a 22-year-old Brazilian woman has been found by the police with a kitchen knife lodged in her skull. The woman was reportedly stabbed by her boyfriend, Roberto Martins dos Anjos, who is currently at large. The knife was still embedded several inches into her skull as she sat... Read More

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October 4, 2014

SPOTTED: Mikel Obi, Cesc Fabregas & Diego Costa look battle-ready for Arsenal

by Olorunwa Lawal Tomorrow’s game between the current leaders of the English Premier League, Chelsea, and their London rivals Arsenal is, no doubt, one of the most anticipated matches of the season so far. Arsenal will be hoping to break Chelsea’s unbeaten run in the EPL while the league leaders are expected to do all... Read More

October 4, 2014

@AristotleJames: The petrol drunks and the couple in Ashafa (Y! FrontPage)

by Immanuel James There is no popular monument to aid the description of that street, Ashafa, lying dusty in the heart of Ajegunle, Lagos. Whatever it was that had taken this writer to that part now defies recollection, perhaps repressed by the drama that was staged that day, one that has remained a permanent acquisition... Read More

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October 4, 2014

@ImohDavid : Lessons we have learned from Ebola

by Imoh David Ebola has come and gone to his grave, hmmm haaa gone to his grave. A Liberian brought it and Nigerians suffered it, hmmm haaa, Secure your borders! There was no politics and religious bickering, hmmm haaa, ebola made us work together. Our Doctors made us proud and contained Ebola, hmm haaa, increase... Read More

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October 4, 2014

“I do it for attention and followers” – @iam_kcee explains why he flaunts wealth and calls himself a ‘fashion icon’

by Kolapo Olapoju Well, this was never in doubt… Limpopo singer, Kcee has admitted to starting the ‘fashion icon’ conversation because of his desire to make people talk about him and to gain new Twitter followers. He also claimed to have gained about 2000 new followers, whenever he calls himself a ‘fashion icon’ or any... Read More

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October 4, 2014

LMAO! “Mr Ibu is our man” || Nollywood actor, John Okafor, wants to be President

by Damilola Jagun In a period when several Nigerian entertainers are hopping aboard the bandwagon of politics, we really don’t know whether to take this with any iota of seriousness. Nollywood comic-actor, John Okafor, better known as Mr Ibu, has apparently worked on a new movie, “Ibu is our Man, the people’s choice”. From the... Read More

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October 4, 2014

Naeto C is back in the building || Rapper returns with ‘China’ featuring Phyno (LISTEN)

by Kolapo Olapoju WFA honcho, Naeto C has been off the radar for a bit. His last major musical statement was ‘Tony Montana’, and ever since, he’s released a few near-misses. As the rapper wraps up work on his third record, he has dropped a new single to whet his fans’ appetite. His lates effort, is... Read More

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October 4, 2014

New NFF boss, Pinnick has no love for Keshi, but Big Boss vows to carry on with the job

by Mark Bassey The new President of the Nigerian Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, is not so fond of the gaffer of the Super Eagles, Stephen Keshi. Pinnick, before emerging the NFF boss, had granted an interview with Vanguard, where he said Keshi’s performance at the Brazil world cup, proved that he had reached the limit... Read More

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October 4, 2014

#DivorceDrama: Man asks court to end his marriage before he kills his wife

by Jewel Stephen Samuel Nyeka, a 54-year-old Civil Servant, has filed a plea before an Igando Magistrate’s Court to dissolve their 20-year-old marriage to prevent him from committing murder. He told the court that his 48-year-old wife, Charity does not respect him as her husband and is rather too aggressive. He claimed his wife regularly rains curses... Read More

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October 4, 2014

Can Nigeria make a satellite by 2018? We analyse

by Ugo Okeke The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Abdu Bulama, disclosed recently in Abuja that Nigeria would have its first satellite in space by 2018. Bulama stated this when he inspected facilities at the Obasanjo Space Centre of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA). He said the centre had the mandate... Read More

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October 4, 2014

Baba Suwe is no longer interested in the NDLEA money, but a public apology will do just fine

by Kolapo Olapoju Nollywood comic-actor of the Yoruba-speaking genre, Babatunde Omidina, better known as Baba Suwe, says he has moved on from the cocaine smuggling scandal, and N25 million settlement he was being owed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA. The High Court of Lagos had initially ordered the NDLEA to pay Baba... Read More

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October 4, 2014

Man tells about how he caught his wife in bed with another man

by Akan Ido Hakeem Yusuf, a fruit seller and a commercial motorcycle rider has dragged his wife to court accusing her of infidelity. Yusuf told a Alagbado Customary Court to dissolve their marriage which according to him has only brought misery to him. According to him, his wife, Mudirat, engages in extra-marital relationships with several men.... Read More

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October 4, 2014

@tilevbare to @i_am9ice , @I_amtonytetuila and others : You lack vision! (Y! Politico)

by Theophilus Ilevbare Just when we were coming to terms with the precipitous foray to the political scene of some entertainers like Gongo Aso crooner, Abolore Akande popularly known as 9ice, gospel singer, Kenny Saint Best and actor, Desmond Elliot, all of whom have in recent time declared their political ambition and aligned themselves with... Read More

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October 4, 2014

What engine oil is good for your car?

by Kelechi Ujagbor Engine oil is a lubricant that protects your engine from friction, absorbs heat from the combustion chambers of your engine, channels away the by-products of combustion and inhibits corrosion. As oil heats up, it gets thinner and flows more readily. However, when the oil gets too thin, it does not stay on... Read More

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October 4, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Tinubu says why he met with OBJ | Northern leaders score GEJ low | Who is afraid of Mimiko? | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today Northern leaders score GEJ low Nation Why I met with OBJ – Tinubu Leadership Let’s be our brothers’ keepers, Mark tells Nigerians Nation PDP’s Mu’azu has a tough job ahead Leadership PDP talks about making sacrifices... Read More

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October 4, 2014

@Adeyanjudej9: Nigeria’s media is fighting Nigeria’s Army and this is an example

by Deji Adeyanju Many of you will be wondering why this question. It is a question that must be asked due to the prevailing circumstances in our nation. The loyalty and activities of some individuals, organizations, social groups and also media houses deserves to be questioned in the ongoing war against terrorism. They have been... Read More

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October 4, 2014

@DeleMomodu : Dear Mimiko, joining the PDP is a misadventure

by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, the cookie finally crumbled days ago. After many years of speculations about the true political calculations and permutations of Ondo State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, the lone Iroko tree standing for the Labour Party, the man finally defected back to where he came from, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). As... Read More

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October 3, 2014

‘We shall not be deterred’: Military reacts to #BokoHaram beheading video

by Isi Esene The Nigerian military has shrugged off the purported beheading of a pilot in a video currently trending in cyberspace as a common antic of terrorists to show extreme violent acts to demoralize citizens. In a tweet by the Director Defence Information, Major General Chris Olukolade, the military declared that the act will... Read More

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October 3, 2014

@Wildeji: 11 things you don’t know about pet deaths (Y! Superblogger)

by Deji Asiru-Balogun 1. Pets die with their eyes open. It takes active muscle control to close the eyes. (The same is true of humans.) 2. Many pets “hide” when they are sick. This is a defensive mechanism to prevent predators from spotting them in a vulnerable state. 3. Many pet owners think that when... Read More

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October 3, 2014

Bayo Oluwasanmi: Nigeria is a country of cowards

by Bayo Oluwasanmi After the Oritsejaforgate, I was struck with a profoundly true raw emotional moment. My recollection of being fully and creatively engaged with the dangerous and tumultuously living history of Nigeria of our time hits me like a brick. Where are we? Where do we go from here? Chaos or country? These are... Read More

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October 3, 2014

@grandtycoon: Of Ebola and Liberia’s double-standards

by Tofarati Ige So I just heard that the Liberian government is set to prosecute Eric Duncan, their citizen who ‘exported’ the deadly Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) to USA. According to Binyah Kesselly, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Liberia Airport Authority, Eric will be prosecuted for lying that he hadn’t been in contact... Read More

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GEJ says Islam should not be blamed for the actions of terrorists

Another Liberian passenger ‘shows symptoms of Ebola’ in the US

Today’s Daily Brief: Saraki wants Gov. Ahmed back, Peter Obi speaks on wasteful spending, and more

Remember this Nollywood actress? She is back with ‘Range Rover’ drama

#TurnUp: DJ Jimmy Jatt set to headline Rhapsodys Night Games this Sunday

APC, PDP, run to Obasanjo’s hilltop for counsel and support

“If you’re such a good friend why did you poke my missus?” || This man got killed over a Facebook ‘poke

Nollywood star, Genevieve Nnaji wishes her fans happy holidays

Album review: On Bed of Stone, Asa is the queen of hearts. And soul

OMG! This woman was found with a knife buried in her head (GRAPHIC IMAGE)

SPOTTED: Mikel Obi, Cesc Fabregas & Diego Costa look battle-ready for Arsenal

@AristotleJames: The petrol drunks and the couple in Ashafa (Y! FrontPage)

@ImohDavid : Lessons we have learned from Ebola

“I do it for attention and followers” – @iam_kcee explains why he flaunts wealth and calls himself a ‘fashion icon’

LMAO! “Mr Ibu is our man” || Nollywood actor, John Okafor, wants to be President

Naeto C is back in the building || Rapper returns with ‘China’ featuring Phyno (LISTEN)

New NFF boss, Pinnick has no love for Keshi, but Big Boss vows to carry on with the job

#DivorceDrama: Man asks court to end his marriage before he kills his wife

Can Nigeria make a satellite by 2018? We analyse

Baba Suwe is no longer interested in the NDLEA money, but a public apology will do just fine

Man tells about how he caught his wife in bed with another man

@tilevbare to @i_am9ice , @I_amtonytetuila and others : You lack vision! (Y! Politico)

What engine oil is good for your car?

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Tinubu says why he met with OBJ | Northern leaders score GEJ low | Who is afraid of Mimiko? | More stories

@Adeyanjudej9: Nigeria’s media is fighting Nigeria’s Army and this is an example

@DeleMomodu : Dear Mimiko, joining the PDP is a misadventure

‘We shall not be deterred’: Military reacts to #BokoHaram beheading video

@Wildeji: 11 things you don’t know about pet deaths (Y! Superblogger)

Bayo Oluwasanmi: Nigeria is a country of cowards

@grandtycoon: Of Ebola and Liberia’s double-standards

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