#OnTheScene: Tara Fela-Durotoye, Funke Bucknor, others turn up for Wedding Planner anniversary (PHOTOS)

by Kolapo Olapoju On Sunday, 27 July, the Bics garden, Lekki Phase 1 played host to the 9th anniversary of the ‘Wedding planner magazine’. The event which got its theme from the parties in Leonardo DiCaprio’s recent movie, ‘The Great Gatsby’, was spectacular as the guests came dressed in awesome garbs and attires. Celebrities, society... Read More

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Attention, youth ‘corpers’: NYSC announces plans for 7 states under Boko Haram attack [DETAILS]

by Mayowa Aboah The National Youth Service Corps has announced the redeployment of corps members from seven northern states. The affected states are Adamawa,Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano and Yobe states. This was made known on Thursday, 31 July, in Abuja by the Director of Public Relations in NYSC, Bose Aderibigbe. The corps members are... Read More

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Oh LAWD! Big Brother’s Dillish is delicious on all-fours in HOT bikini shoot (PHOTOS)

by Kolapo Olapoju She might not be dating Flavour but, forgive the cliche, she knows where the flavour is. Dillish Mathews, 2013 winner of Big Brother Africa has released a bikini photo-shoot that oozes sexy. See more photos.

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R.Kelly’s suffers again for ‘child pornography’ [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju When you have a chequered past, your future will always be in jeopardy. God forgives. Humans? not so much. R Kelly was billed to headline ‘Fashion meets music festival, Ohio on 29 August, but that is no more happening after several protests by locals and other artists performing at the festival. Fellow... Read More

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WHAT?! Read what Steven Gerrard told Luis Suarez about Arsenal

by Kolapo Olapoju While speaking to ‘The Telegraph, Liverpool FC skipper, Steven Gerrard categorically stated that former team mate and new Barcelona FC signing, Luis Suarez is too good to play for Arsenal Football club. Gerrard who also captains the English national team, said that he advised Suarez against signing for Arsenal when he was... Read More

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How man stabbed his girlfriend to death in Lagos

by Kolapo Olapoju Lagos Police have arrested 28-year-old Raphael Effiong, for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend to death on Tuesday, 29 July, during the course of a fight in a hotel in Alapere, Ketu, Lagos state. Effiong and his girlfriend, Gift Sunday reportedly checked into a room in the hotel on Tuesday evening, but sometime later,... Read More

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It’s cocoa butter! | Yvonne Nelson says she ‘dinor’ bleach her skin (WATCH)

by Kolapo Olapoju Why Cocoa Butter? Why are you making Yvonne Nelson look lighter? The Ghanaian actress says her much lighter skin tone is not by her making, that she’s nothing but a pencil in the hand of ‘Face of Queen Elizabeth’ cocoa butter. On an interview with Joselyn Dumas, she said, “I would never... Read More

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Nosa Osas: Of love, choices and the ripple effect (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Nosah Osas ”We either choose to stay behind or move forward, there’s no middle ground.” We are born, we live, we die, sometimes not necessarily in that order. We put things to rest to have them rise again. So if death is not the end, what can you count on anymore? Because you... Read More

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Afren CEO and COO in fraud scandal [DETAILS]

by Emmanuel Chidiogo Oil and gas Company, Afren PLC has temporarily suspended its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Osman Shahenshah, and Chief Operating Officer (COO), Shahid Ullah. According to the company, these men have been suspended based on investigation into unauthorised payments potentially for their personal benefits. “These payments were not made by the company.... Read More

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Are you arriving Nigeria soon? Airport authorities announce new measures for Ebola

by Olorunwa Lawal The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that it has started temperature screening passengers arriving from places at risk from Ebola and has suspended Asky Airline because it brought the first case to Lagos. “Screening and monitoring is being done at all major international airports. It entails checking passengers’ temperatures with... Read More

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Do you know how many Nigerians are in prison in Thailand?

by Godwin Akanfe Nigeria’s ambassador to Thailand, Mr. Chudi Okafor, has revealed that over 500 Nigerians are in Thai prisons for drug trafficking. This came to the fore when the diplomat paid a private courtesy visit to Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, at the Governor’s lodge, in Amawbia. Issues concerning agriculture and the challenges... Read More

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“I’m confident” | Neymar reveals his return date to Barcelona

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Brazil’s golden boy Neymar, has revealed that he hopes to return to action when Barcelona play against Leon in the Joan Gamper Trophy match. The 22-year-old has been out of action for weeks, since he fractured his back during Brazil’s quarter-final win over Colombia in the quarter-final of the 2014 World Cup.... Read More

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Book party alert! CORA hosts longlisted authors for 2014 NLNG Prize for Literature

by Kolapo Olapoju The Committee For Relevant Art (CORA), will be hosting its sixth annual Book Party for the authors longlisted for the 2014 Nigeria LNG Prize for Literature at the Federal Palace Hotel on Victoria Island on Sunday, 3 August, 2014. Jahman Anikulapo, CORA’s Programme Chair says, “We find ourselves in the vanguard of... Read More

Meet the new coach of Cote d’Ivoire

by Mark Bassey Herve Renard has been appointed as the new head coach of the Cote d’Ivoire national team. The 45-year-old Frenchman emerged as the top favourite to replace Sabri Lamouchi, who quit his position after the Ivorians were dumped out of the 2014 World Cup in the group stages. Renard, who has had two... Read More

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Olanrewaju Odesomi: The chosen one’s dilemma- Episode 2 (Y! Fiction)

by Olanrewaju Odesomi He ended the call, and walked around his sitting room. Was Micheal also the ‘Chosen One’? Was that the reason behind his disappearance? What could be in those files? Why in the first place were they choosing people? -Read Episode 1 of this enthralling Story [HERE] “I think someone is after me.”... Read More

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Kemisola Adetola: Miriam’s crush (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Kemisola Adetola ”The following week, she found a note in her locker, with a love tag.” “Lights out!” Finally, the most anticipated words Miriam had been waiting for came ringing in her ears, accompanied by the deafening sound of a bell. Her bed was by the window, the top bunk, so she got to... Read More

Ajegunle.forward! PIN hosts Google web training for young people

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Ajegunle.org, an initiative of Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN), which connects young people with ICT enabled opportunities to help access better livelihoods, has just completed a Google Web Training for community youths. The training held from 9 to 27 June 2014. The Google Web Training will give the trained youth... Read More

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Deji Adeyanju: Dear APC, your propaganda cannot stop Obanikoro

by Deji Adeyanju It has become very clear indeed that the APC and its leadership see Senator Obanikoro as a major threat to the Tinubu political dynasty and will do anything to tarnish his name, reputation and character. It was Amy Goodman who said; “The media equals stenographers to power.” On his part, Gil Courtemanche... Read More

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Beht Davido called Wizkid his ‘brother and friend’ (WATCH)

by Kolapo Olapoju So the present buzz is about the gun shots being fired from the camps of Davido and Wizkid – no names mentioned of course. So while we wait for them to come out and call of this ‘media manufactured’, let’s remind ourselves of that time from long, long ago when Africa’s biggest act... Read More

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Buki Otuyemi: Rape goes both ways (Y! Superblogger)

by Buki Otuyemi I recall hearing a story when I just got into the university, about how a bunch of ladies raped a randy lecturer that had been sexually harassing a younger student. As far-fetched as it may sound to many, men and boys do get raped too. Rape is all shades of evil and... Read More

Opinion: Please, help me welcome Ebola to Nigeria

by Raymond Inkabi The arrival of the Ebola in Nigeria had long been expected In recent weeks, the world’s public health workers are been afflicted with a myriad of meetings about the killer Ebola virus ravaging parts of Western and in times past Central Africa. The WHO had just convened a meeting of the health ministers from 11... Read More

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Ice Prince has a new side hustle (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju Every year, he makes tens of millions from music, but apparently… not enough! Ice Prince Zamani, from Chocolate City, is expected to publicly launch the new sunglasses, ‘Superfly’ in conjunction with KGS group. Meanwhile, he has shared a sample-photo of the glasses which comes in two main designs, “the cat woman and... Read More

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TOO CUTE! Obafemi Martins and his son hit the streets (LOOK)

by S’ola Filani Obafemi Martins – ace footballer, ace father! The soccer star shared a photo of himself taking a stroll with his youngest son, hours ago. This makes us want to be daddies too.

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Olusegun Adeniyi writes | What Death said to Ebola about Nigeria

by Olusegun Adeniyi There was roaring laughter in the Kingdom of Death. He continued: “Ebola here walks in a stealth manner. An odd kiss, a harmless handshake, an innocuous peck and before they know it, his victims have me to contend with. Heralded in by drummers, it was clear to all those who were already... Read More

TERRIBLE: Landlady’s children cut off tenant’s scrotum in Ikotun (Viewer Discretion)

by S’ola Filani A 35-year-old man, Yinka Offehin, who resides on Popoola Street, off Abaranje Road in the Ikotun area of Lagos is now battling for life after his scrotum was cut by the children of his landlady. According to reports, Yinka was attacked while sleeping in his room with his family members. His wife,... Read More

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How 10-year-old girl ‘strapped with explosives’ was arrested in Katsina

by Sola Filani A 10 year old girl strapped with an explosive belt has been discovered by security forces. The girl – in company of two other people, a man and an 18 year old girl – was arrested while traveling along a road in Katsina.The Director-General of the National Information Center, Mike Omeri disclosed... Read More

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Sanusi Ismaila says some Nigerian techies have a ‘Tony Stark Complex’ | Can you guess who and who?

by Sanusi Ismaila Regardless of how knowledgeable you are on a subject, or how dumb the idea they are trying to sell to you is, they always claim to have special insight you can’t seem to see or comprehend. One weekend, I got on the phone with one of my friends from high school, a techie’s... Read More

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7 days after writing letter to Ogun community, armed robbers strike [DETAILS]

by S’ola Filani Seven days after writing residents to prepare for their visit, a 12-man robbery gang attacked five communities in Ijoko Otta Ifo, local Government area, Ogun state. On Thursday, 24 July, 2014, the robbers wrote residents of Elerinko Estate and other areas in Ijoko, asking them prepare for a visit and truly, they... Read More

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Police arrest woman & her pastor for killing her children with ‘spiritual water’

by S’ola Filani A 25-year-old woman, Ese Oghenevwe and a pastor, Austin Eduviere have been arrested by the police in Delta, following the death of her two sons after consuming a liquid substance the priest gave to her. According to a statement on Wednesday by the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Celestina Kalu, the... Read More

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Madman stabs 2 policemen in Lagos (PICTURED)

by S’ola Filani Two policemen were stabbed on Wednesday in Alakija area of Lagos while trying to drive an insane woman away from the premises of a popular pentecostal church. Trouble allegedly started when the insane woman was standing in front of the church and policemen deployed to the area attempted to evict her. Suddenly,... Read More

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