by Isi Esene Our military has made good its promise to release pictures showing the defeat and seizure of arms belonging to the dreaded Islamic group, Boko Haram in Konduga, Borno State. The Defence Headquarters had yesterday announced the killing of over one hundred militants in the fight for the soul of the North-east state. Colonel... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju As Nigerian troops engaged the Boko Haram militants in a firefight in Konduga, about 35 kilometres from Maiduguri, on Friday, 13 September, a hashtag, #VictoryforNigeria was created on Twitter by the Defence headquarters. According to the Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen Chris Olukolade, the purpose of the hashtag was for Nigerians to... Read More
by Emma Chidiogo It’s been another eventful/dramatic week in the world of politics in Nigeria. Here, we present the top 10 political quotes that caught our attention. “Orji Uzor Kalu is not member of PDP. The fact that he visited some friends at the national secretariat of party in Abuja and later took photograph with some... Read More
by Tunji Andrews Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), the main investment arm of the Emirate of Dubai, last week agreed to purchase a minority interest in Nigeria’s largest cement manufacturer, Dangote Cement plc, from majority shareholder, Dangote Industries Limited. The deal saw a total of 243,540,000 units of DANGOTE CEMENT PLC [DANGCEM] at N200... Read More
by James Sambo Pandemonium overtook the better part of a Pro-Jonathan rally at Minna Trade Fair Complex, Niger State, on Saturday morning, after a stand with dignitaries caved in at about 11:05 am. Those on the stand were Niger State governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu; deputy governors of Kogi and Sokoto, Yomi Awoniyi and Muktar Shagari;... Read More
by Azubuike Azikiwe A group of highway oil hijackers, which include fake military officers, has been apprehended by the operatives of the Special Anti Robbery Squad after five operations. Officers of the Lagos State Police Command arrested the six-man robbery gang whose members disguised as military and highway traffic task officials to hijack and divert... Read More
by Godwin Akanfe Benjamin Adekunle, a retired Civil War hero, popularly known as ‘Black Scorpion’ is dead. According to his wife, Folake, he died this morning in Lagos. Born in 1937, the Asipa of Ogbomosho, Brigadier Benjamin Adesanya Maja Adekunle underwent secondary education at the Government College Okene (in present day Kogi State). He joined... Read More
by Akan Ido A fatal accident happened on the ever-busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Saturday morning. In the accident, two Mazda cars collided with a fuel tanker which immediately caught fire. The number of casualties in unclear but unofficial reports put the number of at nine. Officials of the Nigeria Fire Service, Federal Road Safety Corps and... Read More
by Damilola Jagun Lekki Wives’ actress, Nkiru Kiki Omeili recently shared on Twitter, her car theft experience, when she got a full insurance cover from Mansard Insurance. Nkiru, who has also featured in ‘Married But Living Single’ and ‘Footprints’ went on Twitter to talk about the theft of her brain box. She said, “I went to... Read More
by Isi Esene The Genevieve Pink Ball Foundation breast cancer awareness event started in Lekki, Lagos this morning with several celebrities turning up to support the worthy cause. Participating in the run are Nollywood actresses, Genevieve Nnaji and Funke Akindele. Others sweating it out are TV personality, Tolu ‘Toolz’ Oniru, Toke, Kemi Adetiba, Toke Makinwa,... Read More
by Gimba Kakanda As the period running up to the 2011 presidential election portended omens of tragedy for intuitive citizens, the current period, four years later, should rattle even those who were then indifferent. This must be a phase for overcoming whatever instigated their moral dilemma. My concern about Nigeria became disturbed this week on... Read More
by Azubuike Azikiwe A Managing Director of a stock broking firm, Bioye Eluwole, has been charged with defrauding a trader of N12.5 million shares. He was arraigned on Friday, 12 September, at an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court. 53-year-old Eluwole of Bytofel Trust and Securities Ltd located at No. 50/52, Broad St., Lagos, is facing a charge... Read More
“Poetry is the language of the soul and the vocal expression of the inner spirit” I carry a burden I bear a pain My chest heaves out and in. I search for slumber, but sorrow seeps in. My pupils remain dry like the Sahara, When a tear or two would bring release. My thoughts... Read More
by Akan Ido Ehi Igbinedion, one of the daughters of former governor of Edo State, Lucky Igbinedion is engaged. The pretty lady joyfully announced the good news on her Instagram page moments ago brandishing a flawless engagement ring. Check it out below: She accompanied the photo with the caption: “I said “YES” to my bestfriend,... Read More
by Isi Esene The National Youth Service Corps has defended its newly introduced policy which requires prospective corps members to pay N4,000 before accessing their call up letters online. The agency which mobilizes Nigerian graduates for their compulsory one-year service to the nation debunked rumours in certain quarters that the new system was introduced for... Read More
by S’ola Filani For refusing to vacate the church premises, worshippers at the Mount Zion Mission, Idong-Akpentun Uquo in Esit Eket local government area of Akwa Ibom State recently received a well prepared coffin from youths in the community. They were reportedly having a prayer session when the youths busted in with the coffin. On... Read More
by S’ola Filani Officials of the Nigerian National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) have withdrawn from the scene of the Synagogue Church of All Nations in Ikotun, Lagos. The Public Relations Officer, National Emergency Management Agency, Mr. Ibrahim Farinloye told journalists that they (NEMA) had to leave after the church’s security staff, operating aggressively and threateningly, attacked emergency... Read More
by Soyombo Ayomikun We had no Xbox The rich saw cable news We watched ‘Premiership’ on newspapers But we were happy DVD players were a luxury We worshipped the video cassette players Once power goes the cassette gets stuck in Generators were quiet expensive We communicated through hand-written letters Still we rarely misunderstood ourselves Mobile... Read More
by Francesca Uriri “African literature can be cool, fun and sexy; it should speak to every aspect of people’s lives” so says Ainehi Edoro of Brittlepaper.com. She talks about art, her unshakable commitment to African Literature, and how the women are taking over the African literary scene. She is the Leading Lady for the week; be... Read More
by Dele Momodu “A mighty wind blew night and day. It stole the Oak Tree’s leaves away. Then snapped its boughs and pulled its bark until the Oak was tired and stark. But still the Oak Tree held its ground while other trees fell around. The weary wind gave up and spoke “How can you... Read More
by Wale Bakare It should be said without any misgivings that there are men, and there are extra-ordinary men who on account of their shear brilliance and bravery make substantive yet unrecognised contributions to nation building without expecting any form of reward. These sets of men are guided by series of uncommon principles that stands... Read More
by James Gambo As the war on insurgents rages on in Nigeria, soldiers have killed scores of Boko Haram members at Konduga, near Maiduguri. Among those killed is a feared Boko Haram commander commonly known as Amir, who was among some 200 militants killed in the battle on Friday. Also killed was a Boko Haram video... Read More
by Akan Ido There are indications Sahara Reporters, a New York based online news platform focused on Nigeria is under some form of cyber-attack. The management of the controversial news website made this public on their Twitter timeline assuring readers that they are doing everything possible to get the site back online. It is, however,... Read More
by Isi Esene The Rivers State Government today announced the death of Sabinus Ordu, an uncle to Governor Rotimi Amaechi. In a statement released by the state Commissioner for Information, Ibim Semenitari, the man was reportedly murdered in Ubima, Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state. His body was found in the bush on Monday... Read More
by Mayowa Aboah Russia’s sole exporter/importer of defense technologies and services, Rosoboronexport, has announced a contract with Nigeria for the supply of Mi-171Sh and Mi-35 helicopters. The Mi-171Sh is a troop-carrying helicopter that can be fitted with missiles and air defense equipments. It can carry up to 36 paratroopers or 12 injured on stretchers, and cargo... Read More
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has called on the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over an alleged foul treatment on the Flamingos by Gabonese authorities in Lome, on Friday afternoon. A team of 18 players and six officials, led by NFF Chief Technical Officer, Siji Lagunju, were said to have been disembarked by Gabonese authorities... Read More
by Isi Esene The fear expressed by Nigerians over the rumoured advance of Boko Haram militants into Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State appear to be misplaced as military sources report the killing of about one hundred insurgents in Konduga town. Nigerian troops reportedly ambushed the insurgents while marching from Bama to Konduga. Air Force... Read More
by Akan Ido Cameroonian singer, Dencia is showcasing her much touted beauty product – a deep cleansing vibrating vagina washer. Dencia, who, months ago, launched the controversial skin bleaching product, Whitenicous, posted pictures of the vagina cleanser on her Instagram page getting ready to errm… test it out in the bathroom. A Whitenicious soap, cream,... Read More
by Olorunwa Lawal Former World Boxing Council (WBC) champion, Samuel Peter (34-5, 27 KOs) will return for the first time in three years to face Ron “The Iceman” Aubrey (12-3, 12 KOs) from Oklahoma City. The eight-round boxing duel tagged “Rumble on the River”, is scheduled for Saturday, September 27 at OKC Downtown Airpark in... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju According to reports, Nigerian forces were engaged in a firefight with Boko Haram insurgents just outside Borno, the capital of Maiduguri on Friday, 12 September. Maiduguri residents say the battle started when the army engaged the militants to repel them from attacking the city. They also said they heard gunfire and explosions... Read More