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by Kolapo Olapoju A Nigerian man resident in Antequera, Malaga has been quarantined after showing potential symptoms of the Ebola virus disease. He was quarantined on the morning of Monday, 1 September, in Carlos Haya hospital, where he will remain until the test results are known. The man reportedly informed hospital staff at his local... Read More
by Isi Esene The Bayelsa health commissioner, Dr. Ayebatonye Owei, has dispelled rumours of an Ebola virus case in the state. Reacting to insinuations that three Ebola cases were recorded over the weekend at the Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital, Okolobiri, one of the isolation centres in the state, Owei said those were merely rumours.... Read More
by Jewel Stephen 3Invest Ltd on Wednesday 27th August held a media conference to officially launch Real Estate Unite 2014—the International Business-to-Business event that convenes players from across Africa’s real estate industry. The annual event in its third year is scheduled to take place from 2nd – 3rd October 2014 at the prestigious Intercontinental Hotel... Read More
by Isi Esene Abubakar Abdulrahman, a former employee of Alhaji Ganiyu Akambi Bello has confessed to killing him on June 25, 2015. Abdulrahman, 26, said he murdered the prominent hotelier while trying to steal  money from him. Bello was the owner of Centre for Excellence Hotel and the Grand Patron of Yoruba Community in Kano State.... Read More
by Emma Chidiogo A 37-year-old Nigerian, Beauty Fabine, has been charged to Takoradi Circuit Court “B”, Ghana, for human trafficking. Fabine is accused of trafficking a certain Chioma Johnson, 21, from Rivers State to Ghana for prostitution. Prosecutor, Police Inspector, Felix Danku, told the court presided by Mr. Justice Charles Nimako that the victim was... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju A couple has seen their 17-year-old marriage dissolved in court, after the husband, Rasaq Muniru and wife, Rukayat could not agree over the location of their sex session. Their case was heard on Friday, 29 August, at a Mapo Customary Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, where the wife informed the court that... Read More
by Emma Chidiogo Ahead of the 2015 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on Nigerians to corporate with the commission in order to ensure a successful electoral process. The Commission’s Director Of Voter Registrar, Emmanuel Akem, while speaking at a forum titled “The Continuous Voter Registration And Permanent Voter Card Distribution”,... Read More
by Damilola Jagun Nigerian rapper, Vector Tha Viper has finally released the much-awaited mixtape, the #A7 Project. The mixtape follows release of singles off it over the past two weeks – as the rapper made a return to the music scene with hot new music day after day. “The mixtape, #A7 is a gift to my fans... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju   Nigerian singer, Ayo Balogun, better known as Wizkid, was in neighbouring Benin Republic at the weekend for a concert. The artiste, who has been touring several countries of late, posted on his Instagram handle a video of him about to get up on the stage as thousand of fans screamed. He added... Read More
by Isi Esene Word around town is that Queen Bey and superstar rapper, Jay Z are heading for ‘splitsville’ but we see differently. Beyonce and Jay Z who are arguably the world’s most valuable music can’t seem to keep their hands off each other as they shared cozy moments yesterday during Kanye West’s performance at the... Read More
by Isi Esene Celebrated author Binyavanga Wainaina, CNN’s business correspondent Zain Asher and Tutu Agyare – the first African to trade on the London Stock Exchange – are just some of the inspirational speakers at this year’s TEDxEuston on Saturday 6 December 2014. This day-long event celebrates the strengths and qualities of Africa with a host... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested three men for attempting to defraud Enterprise Bank. The suspects, Ola Lawal, Olumide Kayode and Abass Adekunle were arrested after an usuccessful attempt to use an electronic device known as Keelog Key Grabber compromise the bank’s system and steal depositors’ funds. EFCC spokesman,... Read More
by James Sambo Boko Haram insurgents are reportedly engaged in a firefight with Nigerian troops in the city of Bama, Borno state. The militants stormed the town in the early hours of Monday, 1 September, with the intention of taking over the town like they did Gwoza, but soldiers of the Nigerian Army stationed in... Read More
by Jewel Stephen To mark the launch of its service in the city of Makurdi, GOtv on Wednesday, 20 August 2014 held an open air concert at the Cool-off Park. Hosts for the event were Radio Benue’s On-air-personality, Henry Ipole aka H316, Archbishop of the Microphone Diocese supported by comedian Eneche. In GOtv’s characteristic nature... Read More
by Azubuike Azikiwe Five people have been confirmed dead in Cross River state, after eating dog meat. The incident happened last Friday in Uchenyim Village, Wanikade, North Ukelle. According to Ugbem Onawo, a resident of the village, the dog ate chicken eggs laced with gamalin 20 insecticide, after which, it fell ill. When it was was... Read More
by Azubuike Azikiwe A housewife is seeking for the dissolution of her 15-year-old marriage over alleged physical abuse and excessive drinking by her husband. The woman, Mariam Ayoola, told a Grade 11 Customary Court in Osogbo, Osun State capital, that her husband, Stephen, also impregnated her younger sister. She said, “Our union is blessed with... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju The Nigeria Entertainment Awards was held at NYU Skirball Centre for the Performing arts, New York, on Sunday, 31 August. The event, which was the 9th edition of the awards, witnessed a convergence of some of the biggest entertainers and media practitioners in Nigeria. It was double-glory for Oritse Femi and Tiwa... Read More
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