by S’ola Filani The immediate past Governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim, has pleaded for forgiveness from Imo citizens for falling short of their expectations during his tenure as Governor. In an interview with Vanguard newspaper, the former Governor said “I want to seize this opportunity to tell Imo people to forgive me and forgive... Read More
by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan shelved his trademark dark Niger Delta traditional outfit and the classic black bowler hat for something different on Friday on his return trip from Ghana where he attended the 45th Session of ECOWAS Heads of States and Governments meeting in Accra. The President settled for a change of style... Read More
by Akan Ido Gabriel Oni, a retired education director in Ikole Ekiti, Ekiti State has accused his wife of promiscuity and threat to life. Oni filed for divorce in March asking the Customary Court sitting in Ikole Ekiti to dissolve their 40-year-old marriage. Oni, 74, told the court that his wife, Funmilayo had engaged in... Read More
by Emmanuel Nwachukwu While FIFA forbids interference from government and it’s organs, it does not reject funding from those bodies. Isn’t that hypocritical some would ask? When a child consistently fails and repeats a class, it’s either the teacher isn’t doing a good job of teaching the child, or the child can’t or don’t want... Read More
by S’ola Filani Effion Otu, a 21-year-old student of Maritime Academy, Oron, Akwa Ibom, committed suicide by hanging himself in his room on Thursday morning after he was reportedly jilted by his girlfriend. According to reports, the unfortunate incident happened on the same day his family marked the 10th anniversary of his dad’s death in a... Read More
by Obinna Akukwe The first hint of what these christian school girls are passing through was when a little boy of 15 years discovered two of the abducted girls tied to a tree, raped and abandoned to die in the forest about a week after their abduction. A new type of Jihad which uses penis... Read More
by S’ola Filani The battle for supremacy between the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa has intensified as the plot to impeach Governor Murtala Nyako thickens. The PDP is reportedly working hard to see Nyako out of the way so as to pave way for the party to recapture... Read More
by Fransesca Uriri There are no clear-cut rules on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Tolagbe Martins speaks about starting up, creating a niche, and why family is important in business. You run a boutique events management company, how did that start? The Social Place is about Fun, Food & Flowers. We frequently entertained as... Read More
by Kehinde Sogunle Some elements in the opposition APC are also postulating that a measure of intimidation of electorates before and during the election could have led to the wide margin experienced between the votes recorded by the victor and the incumbent. The revelry and ecstacy about the recent elections in Ekiti State have thrown... Read More
by S’ola Filani A few weeks back, a woman caught with her neighbour’s 9 year old son tied in a box claimed she was sent by her pastor in exchange for N2.5 million. The ‘ritualist’ pastor, Chukwuemeka Nwankwo, who has been held in police custody at Panti in Lagos, has finally been given the opportunity... Read More
by S’ola Filani Hell was let loose yesterday in Asaba, the capital of Delta state, when the Special Adviser on Inter-governmental Affairs to President Goodluck Jonathan, Mariam Ali reportedly slapped the state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Nwaoboshi, “for disobeying her.” According to reports, trouble started when the chairman asked Mrs. Ali... Read More
by Madame Noire Don’t let a woman trick you into the, “Do you think she’s pretty” conversation. Whether it’s about a woman you both actually know or an actress, don’t do it. Women believe they are the authority on other women, so whatever your opinion is, she’ll most likely tell you you’re wrong.... Read More
by S’ola Filani Stunning Adaeze Yobo is sure enjoying her vacation with her husband, Joseph Yobo and four year old son in Miami. She showed off her fab body by sharing pictures of herself at their hotel wearing a white one-piece swimsuit with a plunging neckline. See another photo below:
by S’ola Filani Singer, Burna Boy has just fired his mum and manager of two years, Bose Ogulu, via Twitter. The ‘Run My Race’ singer who turned 23 on the 2nd of July did not disclose why, he however wrote this: “It’s been a long road to where I am today and my mother Bose... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju Seattle Sounders player and former super eagles striker, Obafemi Martins might have missed out on the 2014 world cup but he ain’t bothered one bit. The diminutive forward recently shared on photo-blogging platform, Instagram, a picture of himself on a beach with absolutely no clothes on except a black Versace underwear. And... Read More
by S’ola Filani This is Halima Abubakar’s outfit for the day. The actress showed so much cleavage rocking a two toned Midi short dress and Sergio Rossi shoes. We likey, don’t you?
by Anna Breslaw Friends of mine who were with the same guy all through their twenties are lamenting it now. Before you settle down, you gotta get some strange. To truly appreciate the good men, you have to road test the bad ones. 1. Not getting enough sleep. “But Anna,” you ask,... Read More
by S’ola Filani You’re loving it, right? We have become used to seeing Tiwa Savage rocking long or wavy weaves, but yesterday the Doro Diva debuted a curly new hairstyle. Rocking a white t-shirt and skinny jeans the singer’s new look was shown off on Instagram by the man behind the new look – Sari’s... Read More
by S’ola Filani On Wednesday, July 9th, a 15-year-old Nepalese girl, Pragya Thapa, committed suicide because her favourite team, Brazil, suffered a colossal loss to Germany, who defeated them 7-1. Pragya – a 10th grade student – hanged herself on Wednesday morning, in Bharaul village in the country’s capital – Kathmandu, Daily Mail reports. Thapa’s mother reportedly found... Read More
by Akintomiwa Agbaje The LifeHouse yesterday hosted the past judges of The Future Africa Awards & Summit (TFAAS) at an exclusive media and VIP cocktail. The evening of fine wine and jazz held at the upscale The Wheatbaker in Lagos, Nigeria and also witnessed the induction of the judges inTo the TFAAS Advisory... Read More
by S’ola Filani Umar Bello, 28, has been sentenced to three months imprisonment for theft and criminal breach. The accused was arraigned before a Minna Magistrate’s Court today. Police Prosecutor, Corporal Suleiman Mohammed, told the court that the accused, a resident of Kuta Road, Minna, stole one Gambo Maliki’s motorcycle valued at N110, 000 at... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju If you thought the 2014 world cup in Brazil was only about footballers and matches, these photos would make you have a swift rethink. At the tournament which gradually draws to a climax, apart from the football were some really sexy women who lit up the South American country. Female reporters on... Read More
by S’ola Filani A two-year old baby girl, Mercy Osunbawo, stolen by unidentified men from her parents’ home, at 10, Adeite Osunbawo Street, Ejigbo, Lagos, has been found at the local wing of the Murtala Mohammed Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. She was found at the airport at about 2: 00 a.m. on Wednesday unaccompanied before she was... Read More
by Anna Breslaw While grabbing a gyro after a night out with the guys, a drunk man decides to hump Land Rover. Fortunately, this produced no half-human, half-SUV children. 1. Swedish man attempts to have sex with a hornet’s nest, is stung 146 times (54 of them on his genitals) and reported... Read More
by Ariel Nagi Who says you have to go straight to bed? OK, so you probably haven’t made out with someone since the sixth grade, but Shaki knows the power of sensual foreplay. 1. Roll around inblack body paint. This scene from “La Tortura” is probably Shakira’s most memorable moment. Get messy... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang A former pianist at Rev. Chris Okotie’s Household of God Church, Okiotor Dafiaghor, has alleged that the suave man of God indeed dated Roli (Chief Bode George’s wife and new NDLEA’s Director). In an interview with Sahara TV, Dafiaghor, who has dragged Okotie to court over unpaid salaries, said: “About a certain... Read More
by Bola Badmus The APC has failed to give this leadership and this has led us to say we want a man like you with a proven track record of political experience enough to take Lagos State by the hands and lead it to where it belongs in the comity of developed states. Dear Honourable... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly closed its case in the protracted trial of Femi Fani-Kayode, the former aviation minister who was charged with various counts of money laundering. On Thursday, July 10, when the case, which was presided over by Justice Rita-Ofili Ajumogobia of the Federal High Court,... Read More
by S’ola Filani Little Iyabo Farouk (renamed Blessing) is one brave girl with lots of courage. She was reportedly abducted at the age of 6 and the last 3 years of her life has been a chronicle of abuse and trauma. Lagos state Police Commissioner Umaru Abubakar Manko while presenting the little girl to newsmen... Read More