This man beat his 2-year-old daughter to DEATH because he wanted her to be gay (PICTURED)

by Kolapo Olapoju A 23-year-old Michigan man, Donovan Lamar Haynes, has been handed a prison sentence of up to 40 years for the murder of his two-year-old daughter. Haynes, who was charged with second-degree murder reportedly told the court that he beat his daughter to death because he wanted to make her gay, so she... Read More

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July 24, 2014

“It was ‘conji'” | This is what a man actually said after raping 2-year-old girl in Ebonyi (PICTURED)

by S’ola Filani In awful news, a 30-year-old man Inya-Okoro from Afikpo North Local Government area of Ebonyi, has been arrested for raping the 2-year-old daughter of his neighbor, Favour. In an interview with Crime Watch, he admitted to the crime and blamed it on his sexual urges “What happened was that I went... Read More

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July 24, 2014

Buhari’s wife responds to attack on her husband yesterday

by S’ola Filani Aisha, wife of former head of state, General Muhammadu Buhari has described Wednesday’s twin explosions in Kaduna yesterday as traumatic. Although her husband escaped, two of his bodyguards and an aide were among the wounded. His Toyota Prado jeep was also hit by a suspected bomber near the 1 Mechanised Division of... Read More

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July 24, 2014

“Dbanj is somewhere sh__ting himself” | See the top 10 tweets about the ‘Dorobucci’ video

by Kolapo Olapoju Yesterday, the Red Sea was opened Mavin – Nigeria’s hottest music label at the moment – released the video to the monster, viral, hit (put in your own adjective) song ‘Dorobucci’. We are not yet sure what we think about it, but Nigerians surely had a lot to see. We take our... Read More

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July 24, 2014

Is this the original Caro? Meet the American model who says she’s been sleeping with Wizkid

by Kolapo Olapoju An American/Nigerian girl, Carolyn Ikpea based in Houston, says she is the real love of Nigerian singer, Wizkid, and that his girlfriend, Tania Omotayo is just a mere sex-mate. Carolyn, who’s a model claims that she has been sleeping with Wizkid for a long time and that Tania is simply wasting her... Read More

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July 24, 2014

Court of Arbitration has some good news on Suarez ban

by Mark Bassey New developments indicate Luis Suarez could see his four-month ban for biting Giorgio Chiellini reduced. The new Barcelona striker was banned for nine international games and suspended for four months from “any football-related activities” by FIFA, after the incident at the World Cup in Brazil. His initial appeal was thrown out and... Read More

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July 24, 2014

Again, Ukraine shows that it does not like Nigeria students

by Mayowa Aboah Ukrainian authorities have reported the kidnap of nine Nigerian students (names withheld) in the city of Lugansk, Ukraine. A statement released by the Ukrainian National Security and Defence Council Information Centre, Andrey Lysenko, stated that the abducted students were being held in a seized building of the SBU (Security Service of... Read More

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July 24, 2014

Seventh heaven: Van Gaal’s first match ends in big win for United

by Mark Bassey New Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal watched his side cruise to a 7-0 victory over LA Galaxy in his first game in charge. Ashley Young, Wayne Rooney and Reece James all scored twice, while Danny Welbeck also got on the scoresheet as the Red Devils recorded a stunning victory over the... Read More

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July 24, 2014

Nigerians are not as poor as you think we are – even the World Bank says so

by Tunji Andrews The recently announced re-based GDP figures that increased the estimated size of the Nigerian economy has again drawn attention to official poverty statistics. Data from the last comprehensive household survey (NHLSS) in 2009/2010 indicated that the official poverty rate remained stubbornly high at 46% of the population (adult equivalent approach), or 62% in... Read More

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July 24, 2014

7 policemen slept while Anambra Govt House was robbed | The cause? ‘Ogogoro’ (READ)

by S’ola Filani The seven police men attached to the Anambra Government State house, have been jailed and held responsible for a robbery attack carried out within the premises. They were arrested for ‘sleeping on duty’ during the attack. Confirming the report, the State Police Public Relations Officer, Emeka Chukwuemeka, said the policemen were sleeping... Read More

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July 24, 2014

173 passengers escape death as plane catches fire at Kano Airport

by S’ola Filani 173 Turkish passengers escaped death by whiskers at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, on Wednesday night (11pm), when a Turkish Airline plane caught fire while fueling. It took the prompt intervention of the fire service at the airport to avert what could have been a major disaster. An airport personnel... Read More

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July 24, 2014

Keep our cash waiting | You won’t believe the ‘notification letter’ armed robbers sent to Ogun residents

by S’ola Filani Do wonders cease? Suspected armed robbers have sent out letters to residents of Elerinko Estate in Ijoko-Ota in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State, informing them of an impending attack. The suspected robbers pasted the notification letter of their impending visit to the estate last Saturday and advised the residents in... Read More

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July 24, 2014

The clock is ticking – NFF will meet today to decide the way forward

by Olorunwa Lawal The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation will meet at the NFF Secretariat in Abuja today. Among other issues, the 13-member Committee is set to review Nigeria’s participation, and performance, in the recently –concluded 2014 FIFA World Cup finals in Brazil; appraise the preparation of the U-20 Women National Team, Falconets,... Read More

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July 24, 2014

It’s a miracle: GEJ and Sanusi are friends again, meet at Aso Rock (LOOK)

by Emma Chidiogo For the first time since Sanusi Lamido Sanusi became the Emir of Kano, he met up with President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday, 23 July at the Presidential villa. Sanusi was part of a delegation of traditional rulers from northern Nigeria led by Sultan of Sokoto, Dr. Sa’ad Abubakar III that visited the President to... Read More

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July 24, 2014

If you think Davido shows off too much, read his response to you

by S’ola Filani Are you one of those people who criticize Davido for his grandiose show of wealth on social media- from his luxury cars to his jewellery to his jet set lifestyle? Well, the 21 year old certified Omo Baba Olowo has a few words for you “I don’t call it flaunting of wealth.... Read More

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July 24, 2014

Next year your television set goes digital – but, are you ready? [DETAILS]

By Emmanuel Chidiogo The rapid movement of the world into a digital age, is slowly catching up with Africa. Analogue TV, a major transmitted signal for 90 per cent of homes in Africa is set to be phased out by 2015. Ovum Limited, an independent analyst and consultancy firm, in London, have however predicted... Read More

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July 24, 2014

New FRSC boss takes over. He’s the first pioneer officer to get top job

Boboye Oyeyemi, the newly appointed Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Commission, assumed duty in Abuja on Wednesday. President Goodluck Jonathan had earlier that day approved Oyeyemi’s appointment to replace, Osita Chidoka, who is the new the Minister of Aviation. Until his appointment, the new corps marshal, who was second to Chidoka in the... Read More

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July 23, 2014

Soyombo Ayomikun: Malala, Levick and Chimamanda Adichie’s Vision! (Poem)

by Soyombo Ayomikun “Bring back the girls” She told the king “Yes ma” He replied 1.She was But a little girl Who chose To confront hell She cherished education To the point of dying for it Terrorists decided to silence her forever She got shot 2.Her face Got shattered But not her voice Not... Read More

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July 23, 2014

Mo Abudu hosts Liyel Imoke, Kunle Afolayan, Noble Igwe, others as EbonyLife TV turns one | Read blow-by-blow account, See exclusive photos

by Akintomiwa Agbaje All roads led to Studio Tinapa, Africa’s first and only purpose-built and world-class film studios based in Calabar, Cross River State, on Sunday July 20, 2014, where EbonyLife TV, Africa’s first Global Black Entertainment and Lifestyle network celebrated its first anniversary with a brand new African first – a live... Read More

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July 23, 2014

LOL! You HAVE to read why an Ejigbo woman says her husband can NOT divorce her

by Kolapo Olapoju A housewife, Mariam Jimoh, has made an excellent case against rejected a divorce suit instituted against her by her husband, Sunday Jimoh, on Monday, 21 July, at Ejigbo Customary Court in Lagos State. Mariam was taken to court by her husband who is from Oyo State, seeking for the dissolution of their 10-year... Read More

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July 23, 2014

Madonna University student allegedly murders his 87-year-old father (PICTURED)

by Kolapo Olapoju A 27-year-old undergraduate of Madonna University, Chijioke Ezebuiro, has been paraded by the Abia state police command for allegedly killing his father, Emmanuel Ezebuiro. His elder brother, who called the police on Chijioke said he had gone to drop his children at school but upon his return, he met his 87-year old... Read More

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July 23, 2014

“It was voodoo” | Lawyer to American teenager who sexually molested Kenyan children has a silly excuse (READ)

by Kolapo Olapoju Matthew Durham, the 19-year-old American who molested young Kenyan children while on a mission program at an orphanage in the country has been charged, but his lawyer says the teenager was simply a victim of voodoo. During his hearing, where he was charged with four counts of travelling to engage in illicit... Read More

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July 23, 2014

SNAPSHOT: Whatever Pres. Jonathan is selling, this Chibok mother isn’t buying

by Kolapo Olapoju President Jonathan reportedly (depending on who you ask) cancelled a planned trip to Chibok, Borno to meet the grieving families whose daughters were abducted 100 days ago. His government neither met with, invited, nor in any way officially consoled the parents, siblings or c0mmunity. He finally did this yesterday, on his terms,... Read More

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July 23, 2014

Eid-el-fitri: Monday, 28th, Tuesday 29th declared public holidays

The federal government has declared Monday, 28 and Tuesday 29 public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-fitri salah celebration. A statement issued yesterday in Abuja by the ministry of Interior on behalf of the federal government said the minister of Interior, Abba Moro, enjoined all Muslim faithful and Nigerians in general to extend the spiritual... Read More

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July 23, 2014

THE VIDEO WE HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR! ‘Dorobucci’ featuring Don Jazzy & Mavin All-Stars (WATCH)

by Kolapo Olapoju We were almost giving up! We now have life as Mavin Records has released the video for hit single/street anthem, Dorobucci. The song which features Mavin boss, Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, Dr Sid, D’Prince, Korede Bello, Di’Ja and Reekado Banks, was premiered today, 23 July. The video was directed by Nick Roux... Read More

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July 23, 2014

Why we MUST #BringBackOurGirls? Funmi Iyanda reminds us in 2 striking photos

by Hauwa Gambo As the country reminds itself of the ongoing tragedy that began 100 days ago, when over 250 girls were kidnapped from their hostels in Chibok Borno State, by the domestic terrorist organisation, Boko Haram, it has also been a time of sharp conflict as people struggle with ethnic, politician and religious questions... Read More

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July 23, 2014

Buhari and Bauchi on the same day? What would have been if the Kaduna explosions had found their targets

by Alkasim Abdulkadir The attempts at the lives of Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi and General Muhammadu Buhari would have spelt one thing for Nigeria today. Implosion. The explosions would have set up a cataclysmic chain of events that will have reverberated across Nigeria. The reason is simple –when it comes to these two men, their followers... Read More

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July 23, 2014

Kaduna blast: Who wants the ‘People’s General’, Buhari dead?

by Ifeoluwa Adebayo Bombings in Nigeria are now a daily occurrence. This is a sad reality. Today two bombs went off in Kaduna, the capital of Kaduna state, and only an hour’s drive from the federal capital, Abuja. The second bomb attack apparently targeted the convoy of General Muhammadu Buhari, a prominent leader of the... Read More

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July 23, 2014

Francesca Uriri: 100 days and counting – We should all be M.A.D like Oby Ezekwesili

by Francesca Uriri Depending on what end of the spectrum you stand, the number ‘100’ is a very important one. I’m not sure why this is so; maybe it’s because it’s well-rounded, maybe it’s such a compact, easy to remember number, who knows? In Nigeria, it is especially significant for birthdays, anniversaries, and other similarly memorable... Read More

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July 23, 2014

100 days after, will the Chibok girls ever be found? Join the debate

by Emmanuel Chidiogo It is 100 days today since over 200 secondary school girls at Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, Borno state, were abducted. A few days after the kidnap, the Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) campaign began as an attempt to pressurise the government into swift action for the rescue of the missing girls.... Read More

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This man beat his 2-year-old daughter to DEATH because he wanted her to be gay (PICTURED)

“It was ‘conji'” | This is what a man actually said after raping 2-year-old girl in Ebonyi (PICTURED)

Buhari’s wife responds to attack on her husband yesterday

“Dbanj is somewhere sh__ting himself” | See the top 10 tweets about the ‘Dorobucci’ video

Is this the original Caro? Meet the American model who says she’s been sleeping with Wizkid

Court of Arbitration has some good news on Suarez ban

Again, Ukraine shows that it does not like Nigeria students

Seventh heaven: Van Gaal’s first match ends in big win for United

Nigerians are not as poor as you think we are – even the World Bank says so

7 policemen slept while Anambra Govt House was robbed | The cause? ‘Ogogoro’ (READ)

173 passengers escape death as plane catches fire at Kano Airport

Keep our cash waiting | You won’t believe the ‘notification letter’ armed robbers sent to Ogun residents

The clock is ticking – NFF will meet today to decide the way forward

It’s a miracle: GEJ and Sanusi are friends again, meet at Aso Rock (LOOK)

If you think Davido shows off too much, read his response to you

Next year your television set goes digital – but, are you ready? [DETAILS]

New FRSC boss takes over. He’s the first pioneer officer to get top job

Soyombo Ayomikun: Malala, Levick and Chimamanda Adichie’s Vision! (Poem)

Mo Abudu hosts Liyel Imoke, Kunle Afolayan, Noble Igwe, others as EbonyLife TV turns one | Read blow-by-blow account, See exclusive photos

LOL! You HAVE to read why an Ejigbo woman says her husband can NOT divorce her

Madonna University student allegedly murders his 87-year-old father (PICTURED)

“It was voodoo” | Lawyer to American teenager who sexually molested Kenyan children has a silly excuse (READ)

SNAPSHOT: Whatever Pres. Jonathan is selling, this Chibok mother isn’t buying

Eid-el-fitri: Monday, 28th, Tuesday 29th declared public holidays

THE VIDEO WE HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR! ‘Dorobucci’ featuring Don Jazzy & Mavin All-Stars (WATCH)

Why we MUST #BringBackOurGirls? Funmi Iyanda reminds us in 2 striking photos

Buhari and Bauchi on the same day? What would have been if the Kaduna explosions had found their targets

Kaduna blast: Who wants the ‘People’s General’, Buhari dead?

Francesca Uriri: 100 days and counting – We should all be M.A.D like Oby Ezekwesili

100 days after, will the Chibok girls ever be found? Join the debate

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