“I didn’t do it…”: Comedian, Julius Agwu arrested by the police in America?

by Akan Ido They’re two different elevator scenes with one message: say no to domestic violence! Comedian, Julius Agwu features in a parody comparing the Jay Z/Solange Knowles fight with NFL player, Ray Rice’s barbaric elevator beat down. Trust Agwu to drive the message home with some touch of humour. Watch the clip below:

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September 15, 2014

Jega on the hot seat: Ijaw group want him sacked

by Godwin Akanfe In reaction to the proposed additional 30,000 polling units to be created by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2015 general election, the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, has called on the Presidency to sack the Commission’s Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega, over an alleged gross misconduct in compliance with section... Read More

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September 15, 2014

Step aside Dad! DJ Cuppy shares bonding moments with Mama Otedola

by S’ola Filani DJ Cuppy, the first daughter of billionaire Femi Otedola has always been regarded as a Daddy’s girl but it seems that title ain’t sticking for now. The superstar DJ also shares a strong bond with her mum = whom she fondly calls “My Bestie, Mama Cups” as seen in the photos above. We love!

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September 15, 2014

This guy got electrocuted during robbery operation

by S’ola Filani While trying to steal one of the cables in a transformer in Iju Ishaga area, Lonlo bus stop, Lagos at midnight, a young man was electrocuted to death. Although his identity is yet to be confirmed, residents claim they woke up to find him in that position (as seen in the photo above).... Read More

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September 15, 2014

SCOAN members admonish Nigerians to stop mocking TB Joshua over church tragedy

by S’ola Filani “It is wrong to question the calling of our leader for failing to foresee the disaster that befell the church” they say Some members of the Synagogue Church of all Nations have taken to the church’s official Facebook page to caution members of the public against mocking their spiritual leader, Prophet TB... Read More

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September 15, 2014

“Atiku is not my godfather”…Peter Okocha wants you all to know

by Chris Ikechukwu A governorship aspirant in Delta State, Peter Okocha, has dismissed claims that the former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, is his political godfather. Okocha, who was a gubernatorial candidate of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in 2011, stated in Ibusa at the weekend, that he was never a political... Read More

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September 15, 2014

Tunde Leye: NYSC’s N4,000 mobilization fee should be scrapped now! (Y! FrontPage)

by Tunde Leye It seems the best course of action to take in Nigeria when something is not working well is to ignore it. The moment you begin to speak about it, it seems the gods touch a fuse in the minds of those running the show and they decide to do something even worse... Read More

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September 15, 2014

4 dead,1 missing as boat capsizes in Lagos

by S’ola Filani No fewer than four persons were feared dead and one other missing after a boat capsized in Ajah area of Lagos during the weekend. This is coming barely a month after a speed boat capsized in Bayeku area of Ikorodu leaving many dead. The boat with 22 passengers was heading towards Bayeku... Read More

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September 15, 2014

Tiwa Savage, Denrele Edun, others party with Femi Otedola’s daughter in New York

by Akan Ido DJ Cuppy recently launched her House of Cuppy brand in New York following her recent relocation to the Big Apple. The event was held at a Chelsea roof top in Manhattan. The billionaire heiress pulled off a great event which attracted Nigerian celebrities including MAVIN first lady, Tiwa Savage, Di’Ja, Denrele Edun,... Read More

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September 15, 2014

Goodluck Jonathan Leadership Center – another government leech?

by Adetoye Oremosu The US Chapter of the Goodluck Jonathan Leadership Center (GJLC) held its interactive session on Saturday, September 13, 2014. This is its second event after the one it organized during the President’s visit to Washington DC to attend the US Africa Leaders Summit. The event which took place in the large meeting... Read More

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September 15, 2014

Nigeria attracted investments worth N1 billion in the second quarter of 2014

by Tunji Andrews Capital imported in the Second Quarter of 2014 was recorded at a value of $5,803.89 million. It increased by $1,899.33 million or 48.64% from the $3,904.55 million recorded in the opening quarter of this year. Relative to the $5,617.66 million recorded in the corresponding quarter of 2013, capital importation a demonstrated positive... Read More

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September 15, 2014

Oluwatosin Fatoyinbo: Best served cold- Episode 8 (Y! Fiction)

by Oluwatosin Fatoyinbo – Read Episode 1 of the compelling story HERE. – Read Episode 2 of the compelling story HERE. – Read Episode 3 of the compelling story HERE. – Read Episode 4 of the compelling story HERE. – Read Episode 5 of the compelling story HERE – Read Episode 6 of the compelling story HERE – Read Episode... Read More

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September 15, 2014

Mercy Johnson is having a boy | Photos from her ‘surprise’ baby shower

by S’ola Filani Whoop, Mercy Johnson is expecting a baby boy! The Nollywood actress who is expected to put to bed anytime soon had a surprise baby shower organized by friends yesterday. The shower took place in the US. Some Nollywood acts including Tchidi and wife Nuella graced the occasion. Mercy’s baby boy, when he arrives, will be... Read More

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September 15, 2014

Sound the alarm! Inflation rose by 8.3% in August

by Tunji Andrews In August 2014, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) which measures inflation recorded an uptick from the previous month. Prices rose by 8.5 percent (year-on-year), up 0.2 percentage points from 8.3 percent recorded in July. This was the sixth consecutive month of a faster increase in the pace of the Headline index relative... Read More

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September 15, 2014

Opinion: #ReadToRiches- Employing twitter to rekindle the reading culture

by Oluwatosin Ajewumi Education stakeholders across the world have expressed concern about the declining interest in cultivating a reading culture, especially among youths – the so-called leaders of tomorrow. Can reading good quality, mind reforming and life transforming books be replaced with following social media updates? Are we transformed only by formal education or by reading... Read More

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