Aww, so adorable: Here’s the first photo of Segun Arinze’s newborn daughter (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju Mother and daughter look so cute together. Nollywood icon, Segun Arinze and wife, Julie, welcomed their third child, a baby girl, on Tuesday, 26 August. The pair, who already have two boys, have shared the first photo of the tiny adorable baby girl. Look.

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August 27, 2014

Tragic: Man drowns while trying to rescue his son in Ogun

by Isi Esene Oluwagbeminija Rhodes, a middle-aged commercial bus driver drowned in Abeokuta, Ogun State on Monday while trying to save his son. The deceased was said to have taken his vehicle for washing on the banks of the Ogun River in Lafenwa in the company of his eight-year-old son, Gbeminiyi. He reportedly tried... Read More

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August 27, 2014

Superstition! Irate youths attack policemen and suspected ritualist

by Damilola Jagun An angry mob almost lynched three policemen in Unguwar Kofar Dumi, Bauchi, when the officers rescued a suspected ritualist, who allegedly charmed a 15-year-old girl. The ritualist reportedly touched the girl with a charm at about 11: 30 am on Tuesday, 26 August, which caused her to collapse. Mallam Bashiru, an eyewitness... Read More

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August 27, 2014

Woman suffers 100 stitches after fighting and killing a leopard

by Damilola Jagun An Indian woman, Kamla Devi got into an hour-long fight with a leopard who attacked her as she was heading home from the farm in Koti Bodna, Rudarprayag. Reports say the leopard attacked her as she walked home from the fields, and she fought back with a sickle and a small spade,... Read More

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August 27, 2014

Reno Omokri: President Jonathan is a leader, not a lidder

by Reno Omokri A leader is meant to lead people not lid them. When you lead people, you show them the way to go, you lead them in the right path. When you lid people, you block their way and act as an obstacle to their aspirations as a people. Because Nigeria has been led... Read More

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August 27, 2014

Shell cashes out, sells four major oil fields to Nigerian firms

by Kolapo Olapoju On Wednesday, 27 August, oil and gas company, Royal Dutch Shell announced that it has sold four oil fields it owns in Nigeria, as part of its global assets sale, in a bid to cut costs. A shell spokesman said, “We have signed sales & purchase agreements for some of the Oil Mining... Read More

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August 27, 2014

Opinion: Why Nigeria needs professionals now more than ever

by Charles Anarado Two worthy of note incidents in recent times brings to fore the key question of professionalism and patriotism by Nigerians. The death of Dr Ameyoh Adedavoh, the brave physician whose professionalism ensured that Nigeria has recorded only five deaths from the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and is able to keep tabs on... Read More

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August 27, 2014

From Ikeja to Ile-Ife, we talk to students about why they are angry

by Adedayo Ademuwagun This year, there have been several student protests in the south-west concerning tuition, from Abeokuta to Ikeja to Ile-Ife. In Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile Ife, the struggle began at the start of the second semester in June. The university management increased tuition by more than double and students refused to accept... Read More

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August 27, 2014

Another one! Man arrested for raping 3-year-old toddler in Bauchi

by Damilola Jagun Bauchi state Police has arrested a 26-year-old man, Muhammadu Muhammadu Bello, for raping a 3-year-old girl. The suspected paedophile allegedly carried out the act in Rigar Garba, Darazo Local Government, Bauchi. The Police Public relations Officer, DSP Haruna Mohammed, confirmed the arrest, saying, that the suspect was apprehended as a result of... Read More

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August 27, 2014

They say Flavour N’abania is expecting a child with this model (READ)

by S’ola Filani Who’s ready for some mid-day gossip? It appears singer Flavour N’abania will be joining the Fathers’ club soon. The “Ada Ada’ crooner who is known for showing off his sexy bud and abs on Instagram, is allegedly expecting a baby with ex Delta soap queen Sandra Okagbue. Our blogger friend, Stella Dimokorkurs... Read More

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August 27, 2014

“This is sickening” | Construction worker rapes 13-year-old girl

by Azubuike Azikiwe A 29-year-old construction worker, Prince Isioma, has been arraigned by the Police before an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrate’s Court for allegedly molesting a 13-year-old girl around Abeokuta Expressway, Lagos State. The victim was reportedly staying in her sister, in the same compound with the defendant. He carried out the act when no... Read More

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August 27, 2014

For The Records: This is what Tom Ikimi said about Tinubu & the APC

by Tom Ikimi 1. Following my widely publicized statement made in the aftermath of the 13th June 2014 All Progressives Congress APC National Convention I took time off to reflect on the state of the party, the emerging re-configuration of the general political Structure in the country, and the visionary effects on the state of... Read More

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August 27, 2014

Opinion: We always knew WAEC mass failure would happen

by Usha Anenga After many years of witnessing a downward trend in student performance, the West African Examination Certificate (WAEC) results have hit an all time low as 70% Of Candidates failed in the May/June edition this year. Many saw it coming considering the dwindling allocation of resources to education in the country and the... Read More

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August 27, 2014

GEJ went to mourn Dora Akinyili, but he still managed to attack hostile governors (READ)

by S’ola Filani While paying his tribute at the requiem mass for the former Minister of Information, Dr. Dora Akunyili, at the Catholic Pro-Cathedral Church, Area 3, Garki, Abuja, yesterday, President Jonathan who recalled his first encounter with the late former minister of information, as a deputy governor of Bayelsa State, “‎at a time we... Read More

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August 27, 2014

This is how Igbos in Lagos will honour Dora Akunyili

by S’ola Filani In honouring the late Dora Akinyuli, who would be buried in Agulu, in Anambra State on Thursday, the Igbos in Lagos have decided to shut down their businesses for four hours. Disclosing this at a dinner/interactive session for market leaders and stakeholders on Tuesday, Igbo, a non-governmental organisation of South East Ndigbo... Read More

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August 27, 2014

38-year-old man defiles 10-year-old girl in Ibadan

by Azubuike Azikiwe A 38-year-old man, Gafa Rasaq, has been apprehended for defiling a 10-year-old girl at Odo-Ona, Shasha, Ibadan. Rasaq lured the girl-child, Kehinde Gbadamosi, who is his neigbhour’s daughter, into his room under the pretence of purchasing food for her. Once he succeeded in getting her inside, he reportedly had carnal knowledge of... Read More

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August 27, 2014

This is how Pastor Adeboye celebrated his 2 million Facebook followers (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju Here is another reason to fall in love with Baba Adeboye. The amiable General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, now has 2 million followers on his Facebook account. To appreciate the people who followed him, he posted a photo of himself on his page, baring his trademark... Read More

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August 27, 2014

“She did ordinary things in an extraordinary manner” | Top 10 Tributes at Dora Akunyili’s Requiem Mass

by Kolapo Olapoju On Tuesday, 26 August, a Requiem Mass was held at Queen of Apostles Pro-Cathedral, Garki, Abuja, in honour of the former minister of Information and NAFDAC Director-General, Dora Akunyili. Tributes poured aplenty from attending dignitaries and family members, while her husband, Chike Akunyili, Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah and President Goodluck... Read More

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August 27, 2014

Soyombo Ayomikun: We will soon forget Dr. Adadevoh (Poem)

by Soyombo Ayomikun Asphyxiated as his body dangled from a noose That was Ken Saro-Wiwa’s end He fought for freedom And eventually was consumed by darkness A rare spirit that has now become Forgotten! Dele Giwa loved the alphabets He juggled them together to display the truth Unknowingly he embraced death when it came As... Read More

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August 27, 2014

Toks Ero: No person better than Jonathan will emerge in 2015

by Toks Ero Preparations are in top gear for the conduct of the general elections in 2015. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is putting in place all of the manpower and logistics necessary to guarantee peaceful and credible elections nationwide. Major political parties and gladiators are gearing up to either retain power or wrest... Read More

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August 27, 2014

Blecyn George: Timi’s cruel set-up …Episode 3 (Y! Fiction)

by Blecyn George Read: Blecyn George: Timi’s cruel set-up …Episode 1 Read: Blecyn George: Timi’s cruel set-up …Episode 2 Episode 3 Timi just arrived camp at an un-ideal time, due to his delayed flight. “If onlyI knew I was to arrive at such a time, I would have used a businstead… argh…” he thought to... Read More

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August 27, 2014

7 things we learnt about Dora Akunyili from her husband yesterday

by S’ola Filani Last night, Dignitaries including the Nigerian president, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, gathered at the Catholic Pro-Cathedral Church, Area 3, Garki, Abuja, to pay a glowing tribute to the former Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, Dora Akinyili who passed on June 7 after a long battle with... Read More

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August 27, 2014

Opinion: 22 really simple things you didn’t know you could do with Google

by Chinedu Nnawetanma To most people, Google is nothing more than a regular search engine where you type in keywords and questions and a couple of relevant links containing answers are displayed. But to many others who are in the know, Google is much more than that. It has become a multipurpose tool that you... Read More

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August 27, 2014

Nigeria’s oldest preacher Sadela dies at 114 (DETAILS)

by S’ola Filani “I feel happy to be this old. Actually, I feel like a young man. I still enjoy my meal of Iyan (pounded yam), Eba and bush meat. I sleep whenever I want to and wake up stronger I want to live longer to prove to all that God remains the same as... Read More

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August 27, 2014

“I withdraw my membership” || APC in rocky waters as Tom Ikimi says goodbye

by Kolapo Olapoju Chief Tom Ikimi, one of the founding members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has announced his withdrawal from the major opposition political party. He released a statement dated, Wednesday, 27 August, saying that henceforth, he will no longer be a member of APC. Ikimi, who was overlooked for the post of the... Read More

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August 27, 2014

Van Gaal says he is not shocked by United’s humiliation against MK Dons

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Louis van Gaal has admitted that he is not shocked, after Manchester United were crushed 4-0 by MK Dons in the second round of the Capital One Cup on Tuesday night. The Red Devils entered the competition at this stage, because they are not involved in Europe this season and were soundly... Read More

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August 27, 2014

Grace Efezokhae: What if your wife cannot cook? (Y! Superblogger)

by Grace Efezokhae In an interview with City People magazine, Nollywood screen legend Joke Silva talked about her lack of cooking skills and other ways she takes care of her husband, screen legend, Olu Jacobs. “I have never lied about this, I have never been ‘a doing the cooking kind of woman’. When my husband met... Read More

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August 27, 2014

Ebola: Primary and Secondary schools to resume October 13

by S’ola Filani Due to the current Ebola outbreak in the country, the Federal Government has ordered that all primary and secondary schools in the country should resume in October, instead of the usual September resumption. The directive applies to both private and public institutions. The schools’ resumption date was postponed to enable school... Read More

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August 27, 2014

15-year-old boy electrocuted to death while listening to music on a charging mobile phone

by Kolapo Olapoju A 15 year old boy, Junior Abia died of electric shock while listening to music on his mobile phone through his earpiece, as the device was being charged The incident occurred on Friday, 8 August, in Okesa area of Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti. Reports say that the victim’s elder brother, Chibuzor ran into the room, when he... Read More

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August 27, 2014

Opinion: Dear Nigerians, beware… Danger looms!

by Okiyi Kalu Sometimes I wonder if I am the only person that sees these things before they unfold fully. May be others also see but are waiting for “the voice from the wilderness” to speak first. What is happening in the northeast is not a laughing or politicking matter. ISIS, aka Boko Haram, will... Read More

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Aww, so adorable: Here’s the first photo of Segun Arinze’s newborn daughter (LOOK)

Tragic: Man drowns while trying to rescue his son in Ogun

Superstition! Irate youths attack policemen and suspected ritualist

Woman suffers 100 stitches after fighting and killing a leopard

Reno Omokri: President Jonathan is a leader, not a lidder

Shell cashes out, sells four major oil fields to Nigerian firms

Opinion: Why Nigeria needs professionals now more than ever

From Ikeja to Ile-Ife, we talk to students about why they are angry

Another one! Man arrested for raping 3-year-old toddler in Bauchi

They say Flavour N’abania is expecting a child with this model (READ)

“This is sickening” | Construction worker rapes 13-year-old girl

For The Records: This is what Tom Ikimi said about Tinubu & the APC

Opinion: We always knew WAEC mass failure would happen

GEJ went to mourn Dora Akinyili, but he still managed to attack hostile governors (READ)

This is how Igbos in Lagos will honour Dora Akunyili

38-year-old man defiles 10-year-old girl in Ibadan

This is how Pastor Adeboye celebrated his 2 million Facebook followers (LOOK)

“She did ordinary things in an extraordinary manner” | Top 10 Tributes at Dora Akunyili’s Requiem Mass

Soyombo Ayomikun: We will soon forget Dr. Adadevoh (Poem)

Toks Ero: No person better than Jonathan will emerge in 2015

Blecyn George: Timi’s cruel set-up …Episode 3 (Y! Fiction)

7 things we learnt about Dora Akunyili from her husband yesterday

Opinion: 22 really simple things you didn’t know you could do with Google

Nigeria’s oldest preacher Sadela dies at 114 (DETAILS)

“I withdraw my membership” || APC in rocky waters as Tom Ikimi says goodbye

Van Gaal says he is not shocked by United’s humiliation against MK Dons

Grace Efezokhae: What if your wife cannot cook? (Y! Superblogger)

Ebola: Primary and Secondary schools to resume October 13

15-year-old boy electrocuted to death while listening to music on a charging mobile phone

Opinion: Dear Nigerians, beware… Danger looms!

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