August 14, 2014

How true? Reports say David Oyedepo has been barred from the UK (LOOK, READ)

by Azubuike Azikiwe Unconfirmed reports say that founder of the Living Faith church founder, Pastor David Oyedepo has been barred from entering the United Kingdom. A source at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport told ‘ThisisAfrica’, that Oyedepo’s barring was communicated to airlines via an ‘Airline Alert’ on Saturday, 9 August. The alert stated that any airline... Read More

August 14, 2014

New Video: Niyola ft. Banky W – Love to Love You [Official Video]

by Kolapo Olapoju Sensual songstress Niyola has released the video for her new single “Love to Love You” featuring EME boss Banky W. “Love to Love You” is a fusion of R&B and Hip Hop with a steady rhythmic flow to keep you in that special mood to love to love that special someone in... Read More

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August 14, 2014

He still rocks! DJ Jimmy Jatt takes the lead on the new cover of Red Sheet (LOOK)

by Azubuike Azikiwe As he counts down to this weekend’s celebration of 25 years in the industry, renowned DJ and music producer, DJ Jimmy Jatt is the cover star on the new issue of Red Sheet magazine. Red Sheet magazine which is a lifestyle magazine has had notable celebrities on its cover, in this issue,... Read More

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August 14, 2014

Striking doctors terminated by President Jonathan [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju President Goodluck Jonathan has authorized the termination of doctors across federal hospitals in Nigeria with immediate effect. The information was dispersed through a letter signed by a permanent secretary in the Ministry of health, which cited the current challenges facing the health sector as the main factor that necessitated the move. The... Read More

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August 14, 2014

Shoot them down: Chidi Mokeme says Ebola ‘quarantine escapees’ should be killed

by Kolapo Olapoju Do you agree with this point of view? Actor Chidi Mokeme says any person infected with Ebola who escapes from quarantine, should be shot down. He was commenting on the Nigerian nurse who fled quarantine in Lagos and went to Enugu. He aired his opinion via a series of tweets on... Read More

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August 14, 2014

Its fun all the way for Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and family in Jo’burg (PHOTOS)

by Kolapo Olapoju Our favourite celebrity family, the ‘Ekeindes’ are having a blast in South Africa! Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and her family are currently holidaying in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Ekeindes were joined by photographer Reze Bonna and his family. See photos:

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August 14, 2014

Court of Arbitration bites Luis Suarez [DETAILS]

by Mark Bassey The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), has upheld Luis Suarez’s ban for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini. However, the Uruguay international will be able to train with his new Barcelona team-mates. “The sanctions imposed on the player by Fifa have been generally confirmed,” CAS said in a statement. “However, the four-month... Read More

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August 14, 2014

#Ebola drug ‘Nano Silver’ on its way to Nigeria [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu has announced that Nigeria will receive samples of an experimental drug to treat the deadly Ebola disease today, 14 August. While briefing journalists in Abuja on the update of the virus, he said, “the drug, ‘Nano Silver’ is already on its way to Lagos.” He also... Read More

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August 14, 2014

#Ebola: Federal government orders primary and secondary schools to stay shut

by Kolapo Olapoju As part of reactionary measures to curb the further spread of the Ebola virus disease, the Federal government has passed out a directive instructing all primary and secondary schools in Nigeria to remain shut until further notice. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Youth and Students Matters, Comrade Jude Imagwe, disclosed... Read More

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August 14, 2014

#Ebola: Nurse that campaigned for the release of Zmapp drug dies

by S’ola Filani A nurse, Justina Obi Ejelonu, that attended to late Liberian Patrick Sawyer while he was ill at the First Consultant hospital in Lagos, has died. 25 year old Justina was one of the primary contacts with Patrick Sawyer at a Lagos Hospital where he received treatment after he was rushed from the Murtala Muhammed Airport... Read More

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August 14, 2014

So what’s Nigeria’s new position in July’s FIFA ranking?

by Mark Bassey Nigeria continues to climb in the FIFA rankings and now sits in the 33rd position, after the latest standings were released on Thursday. The African champions, who were previously ranked 34th after the 2014 World Cup, are still 3rd on the continent with 673 points, only behind Ivory Coast and Algeria. Algeria... Read More

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August 14, 2014

“We have one problem to resolve” – Mourinho has something to say on Victor Moses’ future

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, has admitted that he has not made any decision on Victor Moses’ future. The winger will return to Stamford Bridge, after spending last season on loan at Liverpool. However, the Super Eagles player faces fierce competition for a place in Chelsea’s attack. Moses however holds a British passport... Read More

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August 14, 2014

Cocaine in a chocolate box: 2 Nigerian men arrested over N243 million drugs

by Azubuike Azikiwe Two Nigerian men who tried to sneak £900,000 (N243,346,730) worth of cocaine into Belfast, Northern Ireland, have been charged with importing cocaine and converting criminal property. Prosecutors said the package, which came from South America inside a box of chocolates, was seized after being intercepted by customs officials in French Guiana. The... Read More

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August 14, 2014

#Ebola: Nigerian woman quarantined in Singapore [DETAILS]

by Olorunwa Lawal Authorities in Singapore have sent a Nigerian woman into a hospital isolation unit on suspicion that she might have the Ebola virus, the Straits Times reported on Thursday, 14 August. The woman, in her 50s, was believed to have flown into Singapore recently and arrived at a hospital emergency department with a... Read More

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August 14, 2014

Courtroom Drama: How fake lawyer was arrested in Akure (READ)

by Kolapo Olapoju Olaoluwa Joseph, a phony lawyer has been arrested for impersonating as a legal counsel in Akure. He was arrested on Monday, 11 August, while appearing as a lawyer before Chief Magistrate Olarenwaju Adesanmi in Akure. Joseph was reportedly clad in a lawyer’s garb and had sat at the bar to defend a... Read More

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August 14, 2014

Another person goes down with #Ebola, bringing the total number of infected to 11

by Godwin Akanfe Minister of Health, Onyebuchi Chukwu has confirmed another Ebola case, bringing the total number to 11. A doctor who treated Patrick Sawyer, the Liberian-American that brought the disease to Lagos has shown symptoms, Chukwu announced today. A member of staff of West African regional economic body Ecowas this week became the third... Read More

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August 14, 2014

School teacher allegedly rapes 10-year-old pupil inside toilet [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju A teacher at a private school, Adeniran Adebayo, has been arraigned for molesting a 10-year-old form four pupil inside the school toilet. The victim and the suspect are pupil and teacher at a private school on Olateju Ilesanmi Street, Baruwa, Ipaja area of Lagos. The victim said her health teacher threatened... Read More

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August 14, 2014

Rivers monarch shoots son over Amaechi’s visit

by Kolapo Olapoju Eze Anthony Owabie, the traditional ruler of Rumuoprikom community in Obio Akpor LGA of Rivers State, on 13 August, accidentally shot his son over the visit to the community by Governor Chibuike Amaechi. The governor, who is on a tour of local government councils in the state was scheduled to visit... Read More

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August 14, 2014

Olanrewaju Odesomi: The chosen one’s dilemma- Episode 4 (Y! Fiction)

by Olanrewaju Odesomi “Did you kill him?” It was at best a whisper as Muna could barely make out the words. She moved towards him, and stopped a step away. She gently pulled at the arms of her red top that stretched on her body, highlighting the contours that made her a woman. His... Read More

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August 14, 2014

Adaobi Okwy: 10 amazing facts that will blow your mind off right now (Y! Superblogger)

by Adaobi Okwy Pirates wear eye patches so they can see in the dark. How? When they go to a lower deck with poor lighting, they can remove the patch and see better with that eye since it’s used to the dark, whereas the other eye would take several minutes to adjust to the change... Read More

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August 14, 2014

Onyew Bongus-Ikwue: Do not judge me

by Onyew Bongos-Ikwue The Judge of the world accepted me He who alone is qualified to cast stones Refused to give even a censoring look The Blameless One took all my blame It has been a while I know Since I opened up to you But see, The last time was rough And kind... Read More

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August 14, 2014

Ebola: Female lecturer comes to class in protective suit and lion mask (PHOTOS)

by Azubuike Azikiwe What’s going on here? The blogger, Linda Ikeji’s shares from a reader who says a lecturer in her school came to class dressed in a complete protective suit and a lion mask. The reader, who is a student of Mass Communication at Anambra State University, Ulli, sent in photos of the female... Read More

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August 14, 2014

Opinion: Dear Jonathan be warned as #AdamawaDecides – Ribadu is a mole

by Silas Dahir APC is not joking about recovering its mandate in the bye-election; therefore it is wisdom for President Jonathan to see beyond the political gimmick of catching ‘a big fish’. A shark can always turn around to bite; Ribadu is no option for the PDP. President Goodluck Jonathan, you are told. Is President Goodluck... Read More

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August 14, 2014

Nigeria shuns Nanjing Youth Olympics over Chinese discrimination [DETAILS]

by Olorunwa Lawal Nigerian athletes and officials to the on-going 2014 Youth Olympics in Nanjing, China have been ordered to return home after the country pulled out of the competition on Wednesday as a result of discrimination against its athletes. The decision to withdraw Team Nigeria from the Games was taken after a meeting between... Read More

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August 14, 2014

Mother accidentally kills her 6-year-old daughter in London (READ)

by Kolapo Olapoju A woman accidentally killed her daughter while trying to park her car in south-west London on the morning of Wednesday, 13 August. Six-year-old Bolutito Shodipe was run over by her mother who was attempting to park her car outside the Hunslow West tube station at around 9.40am. Police and London Ambulance Service paramedics tried to... Read More

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August 14, 2014

Abimbola Adelakun: Why the wives of Nigerian soldiers are ANGRY

by Abimbola Adelakun What’s new is that the soldiers’ wives are adding that their husbands will not be sent into battle to suffer the handicaps of jamming guns, misfiring mortars and preventable deaths. November and December of 1929 saw thousands of women stampeding the Native Administration outposts in Calabar and Owerri to protest both... Read More

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August 14, 2014

Alkasim Abdulkadir: Hope for the Boko Haram victims

by Alkasim Abdulkadir In the final analysis, there is reassurance in the President’s speech that this regime of violence is reaching its turning point “Let me reiterate clearly that evil will never prevail over good The picture of the humanitarian catastrophy wrought by years of insurgency in North Eastern Nigeria is staggering, the displacement of... Read More

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August 14, 2014

Take a ride through Nigeria’s new railway revolution (YNaija Long Read)

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Dele Oyebanji is a young man who lives in a neighbourhood near the Mushin train station in Lagos. He gets to see trains come and go everyday, but he has never been in a train before. Like Dele, many people in Lagos are not accustomed to getting around by train. Most people... Read More

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August 14, 2014

Opinion: Dear Jonathan, this is HOW to be a Commander-In-Chief

by Josephat Okara & Conrad Harry Nigeria’s national security is in need of a thorough review. The commander- in –chief should see this as a priority. We do not want our beloved country to be a failed state. Thanks to Komolafe for inadvertently calling attention to this worrisome trend in our country. Kayode Komolafe’s piece,... Read More

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August 14, 2014

Olusegun Adeniyi: What Osun Polls further reveal

by Olusegun Adeniyi Therefore, whenever massive turn-out was recorded everywhere in such a state like Ekiti or Osun, we can easily extrapolate that majority of those who were eligible to vote and were duly registered came out to cast their ballots. Yet at the end of the two elections, the percentage of the actual voters... Read More

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