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by Mayowa Aboah    Less than 24 hours after a bomb explosion killed at least five people at Saint Charles Catholic Church, Kano State, another explosion has occurred in the state. According to reports, the blast happened at NNPC Mega station at Hotoro area of Kano state, with many feared dead. The Nigerian Police, who... Read More
by Mayowa Aboah    A 35-year-old refrigerator dealer, identified as Alinnor Celestine, has been arrested by officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for smuggling 1.1kg of substances that tested positive for cocaine to Germany. The suspect, who had ingested sixty wraps of narcotics, was caught at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA)... Read More
by S’ola Filani President Good­luck Jonathan has given thanks to God for stopping Boko Haram attack­ers from killing former Head of State, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari and popular Islamic scholar, Sheik Dahiru Bauchi last week. He said that the country would have been in turmoil by now if the insurgents had succeeded. He said this while... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju Convener and Pastor of Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare has advised the Federal Government to apologise to Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram over the 2009 killing of their leader, Mohammed Yusuf. It doesn’t appear he was kidding. Bakare, who was a Vice-Presidential candidate in the 2011 Presidential Elections, says until Boko... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju Afrobeat artist, Seun Kuti, apparently disagrees with MTV Base’s choice of Flavour as the best live act in Africa. The son of Late Fela Kuti, is known for his energetic and charged live performance and he reminds fans of this by taking a swipe at MTV Base and Flavour. After his performance... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju   The same nose, that same cheekbone, and the disarming smile. The FCT Muslim community paid the President an Eid el Fitri visit on Sunday, 27 July, and while important persons like Vice President Namadi Sambo and the FCT Minister Bala Mohammed were present, everyone seems to be more interested in Jonathan’s... Read More
by Deji Agbeniyi I have read and quoted Mr Adeniyi’s submission with discomfort. He doesn’t strike me like a man who would call out a popular figure like Keshi without Cogent reasons. The aftermath of the World Cup in Brazil has left Nigerian Football with all sorts of controversies. From the FIFA ban on the... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju First a luscious magazine cover, then those photos of graduation and now an extravagant, 18th century themed partiy in London? Well, what do you expect from the daughter of a billionaire? The billionaire, Femi Otedola recently threw a lavish costume party for his daughter, DJ Cuppy, and the photos – as shared... Read More
by S’ola Filani Don Jazzy and rapper Ruggedman, have started using their social network pages to educate their followers on the Ebola Virus. The multi award-winning record producer and Chief Executive Officer of Mavin Records, Don Jazzy particularly urged his fans to avoid places where there have been recent outbreaks of the disease. “I have... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju Yes Governor, we try to exercise regularly, but without the security you’ve got! Following the security situation in the country, Imo state Governor, Rochas Okorocha is apparently taking no chances. The governor posted on Twitter a picture of himself riding a bike as a convoy of two cars closely followed him as... Read More
by Mayowa Aboah In reaction to the killings of the three children of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) Leader, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, and 35 of his followers, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has called for thorough investigation by military authorities. El-Zakzaky’s biological children and followers were killed during a protest by the Islamic Movement... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju On Wednesday, 23 July, exclusive members of the press were invited to Zen Chinese restaurant, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, to witness the unveiling of three exciting new phones in the Nigerian market by device manufacturer and digital content provider, SOLO mobile. The new devices which come with an array of features are; S400,... Read More
by Fransesca Uriri Tewa Onasanya, publisher of Exquisite Magazine speaks about publishing, the passion to succeed, overcoming challenges and being committed to one’s vision. She is the Leading Lady Africa for the week. Be inspired! You’ve successfully run a magazine for 10 years. How have you been able to achieve this? This has been achieved... Read More
by Mayowa Aboah   The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nasarawa State has given the State House of Assembly (NSHA) its backing to go on with the impeachment proceedings against Governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura. A statement by the PDP caucus and elders after a meeting said; “The degree of external influence to scuttle this laudable... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju    Nigeria and Liberia have taken precautionary steps to prevent the spread of Ebola to inhabitants of the countries. Arik Air has indefinitely suspended operations into Monrovia (Liberia) and Freetown (Sierra Leone) effective today, July 28, 2014; as a result of the first Ebola virus death officially confirmed in Lagos, involving Patrick... Read More
by S’ola Filani When Darey sang ‘style na style’, he was thinking about yesterday! Mavin artiste, Dr Sid and Simi Osomo had their traditional wedding  at The Arc Event Center In Lekki on Sunday, 27 July. The star studded event had in attendance the likes of Tiwa Savage, Toke Makinwa, Don Jazzy, Seyi Shay, Stephanie... Read More
by Sola Fasasi It was an expectant audience that received the release of the Dorobucci video, the anthemic, witty new single by Don Jazzy and his team of superstars. It was going to be the first television appearance of the newly reconstituted Mavins and at the same time the visual debut of new recruits Reekado... Read More
by Emmanuel Chidiogo   Tagged to be the world’s deadliest disease of our time, the Ebola virus has been around for a couple of decades. In Nigeria, reports were heard of the existence of this disease in other countries and its fatality rate, never would one have thought (probably, some imagined) that the ugly Ebola... Read More
by Emmanuel Chidiogo Nigeria’s Premier League resume today, and all the home teams won their matches, including in the most anticipated game of the weekend, which ended in favour of Dolphins FC, who ended Kano Pillars 10-game unbeaten run with a 1-0 victory.The Globacom Nigeria Premier League champions could not find a reply to Emem... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju In response to the death of a Liberian national as a result of the Ebola virus, health authorities in Nigeria have swept into action in order to prevent the spread of one of the world’s deadliest diseases. Fears have been raised over the fact that, if the traveller from Liberia got on... Read More
by Emmanuel Chidiogo    Despite recording a 1-0 away victory at Kinshasa, over DR Congo, coach of the Golden Eaglets, Emmanuel Amuneke, has expressed concern over the team’s wasteful performance. Speaking after the team’s victory at the CAF African U-17 Championship qualifying game, Amuneke said that he was disappointed in the side’s inability to utilize... Read More
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