by Kolapo Olapoju ”He counted 25, 26, 27,28,29,30 figures; thirty expectant faces. Most of them strained by constraints, yet bright.” He shuffled back and forth from the escape Adele’s music offered and the release Johnny Cash presented on his dilapidating 7 year old iPod, which had passed through 3 hands in his disjointed clan. He glanced... Read More
by Mark Bassey Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers, has revealed that Alexis Sanchez chose Arsenal over Anfield, because he prefered to live in London. The forward completed his move from Barcelona to the Emirates last week in a €40 million deal, despite the fact that Rodgers tried to include him in the deal that took Luis... Read More
by Mark Bassey The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has said that the Super Eagles have risen in the latest FIFA rankings, because they have a good tournament at the just concluded World Cup in Brazil. Nigeria jumped ten places and are now 34th in the world in the newest rankings released on Thursday. A statement... Read More
by Mark Bassey Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, has pointed out Alexis Sanchez’s efficiency and versatility, as the reason why the Gunners paid a large chunk of transfer fee to Barcelona for his services. The Chilean became Arsenal’s second most expensive signing ever, after they completed a 32m deal for him last week. Liverpool tried to... Read More
by Carli Pizzani Dieting alone, without exercise, may seem like it’s working because your weight is going down, but if it’s affecting your body composition negatively — I’m talking about losing muscle as well as fat — you’re setting yourself up to fail. Ahh, the scale. You’ve had a great week of... Read More
by Cheta Nwanze Thus it was that in Nigeria today, while all the activists and people are raising hell to water over impeachments, PR contracts, and young Pakistani girls, our future is quietly being mortgaged. It’s funny that sometimes the most important events are often the most understated. Case in point, two millennia ago,... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju Nominations for the MTV Video Music Awards 2014 have been released and Beyonce leads the pack with eight nominations. The coveted Video of the Year prize will be contested by Beyoncé and Jay Z’s ‘Drunk In Love’, Iggy Azalea and Charli XCX’s ‘Fancy’, Sia’s ‘Chandelier’, Pharrell Williams’ ‘Happy’ and ‘Wrecking Ball’ from... Read More
by Tunde Leye Now, as she gently moved the lady who had given her name as Tricia aside, her trained eyes quickly fell on the corpse. Adams stayed back to watch over the girl, as she crossed over to the other side of the room in two quick strides with Samuel, the other detective. ... Read More
by S’ola Filani Jude Okoye has just shared his favourite photo from his wedding ceremony to ex beauty queen, Ifeoma Umeokeke, which held yesterday. The newly wed and soon-to-be father, gushed about his wife calling her his ‘Ada Ada’ and ‘Tomato Jos’. He further captioned the favourite photo thus: “Thanks to all that wished us... Read More
by Akan Ido A few days ago Tonto Dikeh shared photos of herself with an unknown man while wearing her nightdress and this morning she has posted another one with her “bestie” in bed. The controversial actress shared the early morning selfie with the caption: “Gush iz so annoyin wen u hav Bestie around dey... Read More
by Will Eru First, Shekarau can be described as an ardent public servant who possesses many years of experience in the education sector in Kano State. President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 appointed Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau as the Minister of Education. This appointment comes years after many Nigerians have called for the selection, based... Read More
by S’ola Filani The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union has suspended its seven months strike for three months. This will take effect from Monday, July 21, to allow the Federal Government look at their grievances. COEASU President, Dr. Emmanuel Sage told reporters in Abuja at the end of a meeting with the Minister of... Read More
by Japheth Omojuwa People like Oby Ezekwesili must continue to be attacked and blackmailed. She deserves it. 2015 is around the corner yet people like her continue to make the Chibok Girls the central issue despite over three months of passage since their abduction. Democracy has afforded Nigerian citizens the right to express their opinion... Read More
by Adejoh Momoh Abductions should concern us and we should lend our voices to causes that demand that governments everywhere fund and motivate their armed forces adequately to go on rescue missions and bring back people who are abducted in a timely manner and deliver them safely to their parents. In the days leading up... Read More
by S’ola Filani Delegates of the ongoing National Conference have asked the National Assembly to reject the request made by President Goodluck Jonathan asking for the Assembly’s approval for a $1billion loan to aid the war against the Islamic sect, Boko Haram. Femi Falana (SAN), a member of the Confab said the President must explain... Read More
by Buki Otuyemi This is a heart-warming story about a four-year-old girl, Annabelle Earl, whose wish of becoming a flower girl came true by sheer determination to achieve her dream. This is a heart-warming story about a four-year-old girl, Annabelle Earl, whose wish of becoming a flower girl came true by sheer determination to... Read More
by Onuoha Frank One thing to admire in North Korea is the tenacity of the government and people in the face of staggering and often negative opposition. Hate them love them, the people always find ways to survive. North Korea is a nation (unlike Nigeria they have attained the status of Nationhood) that almost all... Read More
by Gbenga Olorunpomi My question is, if we are being openly oppressed this way over the death of one officer, and given how Ekiti was militrialised only last month for the gubernatorial poll, what will happen during the 2015 election? The dark days of military oppression are back! The Black Era has returned! Soldiers took... Read More
by Lucas Togan The problem is that the AFRICAN MAN fails to realise that the modern AFRICAN WOMAN HAS COME OF AGE. She is more SELF AWARE and understands her TRUE VALUE and POTENTIAL in the ECONOMY and in LIFE. EVER wondered why it was so easy for your MOTHER to SUBMIT to your father... Read More
by S’ola Filani A former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Lt. Gen. Jeremiah Useni, on Wednesday escaped an attempt on his life when some unknown gunmen attacked his home in Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State. Reports say, no fewer than 48 bullet holes were seen on the walls of the house... Read More
by S’ola Filani The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Abia State Command, arrested two men found with the body of a two-year-old girl. The men identified as Jonathan Nwogu and Chibuike Anubuife were arrested when trying to bury the corpse in an abandoned pit in Osisioma, near Aba. They were nabbed at a... Read More
by Tunde Leye It is therefore extremely important to the APC that it retains Lagos in 2015. People have often accused me of being more critical of the APC government in Lagos than I am of the PDP government at the center. And that exactly is what it should be. All politics is local. Because... Read More
by Nick Roy According to women, breasts, and some more breasts are the only things that men are thankful for. We thought it was about time someone pointed out to them that we are simple creatures and we seek simple pleasures in life. And though we don’t deny that ladies make us... Read More
by Akan Ido The Croosover King, Alariwo of Afrika was reportedly shot by men suspected to be armed robbers in Ibadan, Oyo State on Monday, July 14, 2014. According to the singer, he was in the company of Kenny Aiyeola, the founder of Castle Orphanage when the unfortunate incident happened. He, however, did not go further... Read More
by S’ola Filani It’s going down. Jude Okoye today tied the knot with his beautiful fiancee, former MBGN Tourism Ify Umeokeke in a traditional ceremony which took place at Nnewi, Anambra. Celebs who were present at the wedding include Julius Agwu, J Martins, Phyno, as well as MBGN damsels Powede Lawrence and Glory Onuoha. Check out... Read More
by Nick Savoy You approach every woman as if there is a formula, assuming all woman can orgasm the same way, and there is a simple trick to make that happen. Every man worth his salt wants to be a stud in the sack. And if you’re reading this article, you’ve already taken... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju What exactly is Juliet Ibrahim thinking with this new photo-shoot? The Ghanaian actress is in Dominatrix-mode in the new shoot wearing a black and red ‘leather lingerie with a pistol strapped at her holster. The photos were taken to promote her new single/video, ‘It’s Over Now’. Check out the pictures
by Zara Mustapha It is no longer news that President Goodluck Jonathan has employed the professional services of American PR firm, Levick, who many believe were contracted to do damage control following the fallout of the over 200 schoolgirls abducted in Chibok, Borno State on April 14. Many respondents have since criticized the move on... Read More
by S’ola Filani Nigerians are angry at this white man for carrying out this inappropriate act. Eyewitness say the unidentified man who was apparently pressed alighted from his vehicle on Thursday morning at the bridge linking Third Mainland to Obalende to empty his bladder. Reactions flooded in on social media condemning the act but several others... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju A Malaysian passenger plane carrying 295 passengers on board has just crashed somewhere near the Russian border, in Ukraine. The Boeing Malaysian Airlines which was flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur began to descend about 50km before entering Russian airspace, and was subsequently found burning on the ground in Ukraine. However, Interfax... Read More