by S’ola Filani It’s the season of braids and our celebrities are not letting it slide by. Peter Okoye’s wife, Lola Omotayo rocked her braids with the high bun style while Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson let hers down. So, who rocked the braids better?
by Isi Esene Well, Peter ‘Psquare’ Okoye seems to think so. Peter, who is one half of the talented music duo posted this Instagram picture standing in front of his fiery red Wrangler Jeep. He captioned the photo thus: “Baddest selfie of all time… goodmorning #teampsquare#selfie.“ He might have the ‘flyest’ haircut of all time but... Read More
by S’ola Filani The Lagos State Government has banned the indiscriminate and unlawful use of siren in the state. The Attorney-General of Lagos State and Commissioner for Justice, Ade Ipaye, announced the ban in a notice issued to remind the general public, especially drivers and other road users in Lagos State. The Attorney-General said that... Read More
by Chinedu Nnawetanma The ISIS can be likened to Nigeria’s Boko Haram. The two militias have professed corresponding agendas and have a parallel modus operandi in driving the government out of the territories they have interest in. On Sunday, the 29th of June, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), now preferring to be... Read More
by S’ola Filani It has been revealed that last night’s bomb blast in Kaduna occurred near the home of Sheik Dahiru Bauchi, a prominent Nigerian Islamic scholar of the Tijjaniya sect. Mohammed Ibrahim, a member of Tijjaniya, said the bomb must have been targeted at their leader, Sheik Bauchi, whose Kaduna home... Read More
by Jason Njoku For all those who don’t like my opinions, beyond trying to organise my assassination, I would caution you just don’t read my blog. Your life will be better without it! Public Service Announcement. For all those who don’t like my opinions, beyond trying to organise my assassination, I would caution you just... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A man in Oyo has been sentenced to spend the next 2 years in prison after he was found guilty of stealing a phone. 27-year-old Wasiu Moshood was convicted of theft after he stole the BlackBerry during the opening of a new Shoprite branch in Ibadan, the state capital. Moshood was said to... Read More
by S’ola Filani The Joint Admission and Matriculations Board (JAMB), has released the cut-off marks for the 2014 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME. The board retained the existing 180 cut-off mark for admission into universities in Nigeria. It also pegged the cut-off marks for admission into Polytechnics and Colleges of Education (COE) at 150. JAMB... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Two young men in Delta have been found guilty of the kidnapping of a nurse and sentenced accordingly. 22-year-old Ndudi Ogwu, a Mechanical Engineering student of the Delta State Polytechnic and Chukwudi Ifemeni, also 22, were sentenced to 14 and 10 years imprisonment respectively. The duo were found guilty of kidnapping one Kate Okogu in front... Read More
by Deji Ashiru- Balogun Whether you own a dog or a cat, a bird or a reptile, a rabbit or fish, you should be aware that your pet can have an effect on your health by infecting you with certain diseases Your pet can give you so much: love, attention, entertainment, company – and infection.... Read More
by S’ola Filani Several people were injured while a pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God was shot dead by soldiers in Opuraja community in Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State on Tuesday. The sad incident occurred when the soldiers, led by a Captain, arrived in two Hilux vans to conduct investigation in... Read More
by Okey Ndibe When we see Nigeria’s parade of PhDs act and speak as if each issue is defined by their particular ethnicity or religion, then we must pause and ask salient questions. Here’s one fundamental question: Is the possession of an academic degree (or degrees) synonymous with being educated? For me, one of the... Read More
by S’ola Filani Some policemen and their families escaped death by the whiskers on Monday night when a two-storey building in the Pedro Police Barracks, Somolu, Lagos, collapsed. About 27 families were affected by the incident and each family has at least four members. A resident and wife of a sergeant in the barracks, said,... Read More
by Perry Brimah I rejoiced in our loss. We deserved it for more reasons than one. We are a nation at loss. We are a lost nation. Why did I tell my friends that I hoped and prayed Nigeria soon got knocked out of the World cup? Why did I jump when France scored its... Read More
by Kathleen Corlett If you can’t see your gal pal as often as you used to, aim to call her at least once a month. The more time that passes, the less likely you are to call. 1. Find the time Build a get-together into your schedule (join a committee or attend weekly... Read More
by Toks Ero Nigeria’s delegation is perhaps the largest in Africa. Why did Nigeria need to send such a large delegation? These men and women are neither footballers nor part of the coaching crew or members of the Nigerian Supporters Club. The 2014 World Cup is underway in Brazil. I am happy and proud that Nigeria... Read More
by Isi Esene The controversy trailing Stephen Keshi’s resignation as coach of the Super Eagles may have finally been laid to rest after he made his decision public while speaking with journalists in Brasilia, Brazil. Stephen Keshi reportedly made public his intention after the Super Eagles’ painful loss to France in the second round of the World... Read More
by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday broke the Ramadan fast with several other top government functionaries at the Aso Rock Villa. Jonathan joined other Muslim faithfuls across the country in observing the Ramadan fast. Also with the president are Vice President Namadi Sambo, the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) chairman, Adamu Mu’azu, Inspector General of... Read More
by Adriana Velez Once you’ve been cheated on, it’s hard to learn to trust someone again. If you’re brave enough to give love another chance after a breakup or divorce because of infidelity, how do you put your heart in someone else’s hands? How much should your past experience color your new... Read More
by Anna Breslaw Your weirdest aunt stumbles up to you and slurs something inappropriate about her sex life, but luckily you are just tipsy enough to appreciate it. Give her some macaroni salad! 1. Beach drunk. Brutal. The thing about buying those three overpriced Coronas from that guy who wanders around selling Coronas... Read More
by Akin Adesokan It is true that the electorate in Ekiti made a choice it considered to be in its interest. But I think it is a bad choice, and it doesn’t matter whether or not I live there. I do not think that people of Fayose’s intellect should be in position of power in... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo According to reports, a bomb has exploded in Ile-Ife in the early hours of Tuesday. The explosion is said to have occurred at about 3am in the Agbede area of the town, which houses the Obafemi Awolowo University. The Special Adviser to Governor Rauf Aregbesola on Youths and Special Needs, Biyi Odunlade... Read More
by Jenna Birch We can’t decide if this is neat or kind of scary. “Caffeine very easily crosses the blood-brain barrier, so the central nervous system is stimulated quickly Ready for a jolt? According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), 80 percent of adults in the United States consume caffeine on... Read More
by Anna Breslaw For instance: During sex, Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey listen to … wait for it … Mariah Carey. When it comes down to it, you’re the alpha dog in the relationship. Because you’re the grown-up, and grown-ups know better. Just kidding, kind of. 1. He has more energy — and his... Read More
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Kate Henshaw has applied a faster method in tidying her brows and removing unwanted hair. The Nollywood actress and expert fitness, threaded her eyebrows today. ‘Threading’ is an ancient method of hair removal commonly practiced in countries like Egypt and India. A cotton thread is pulled along unwanted hair in a twisting motion, and... Read More
by S’ola Filani A bomb blast has just occurred around the Asikolaye/Bakin Ruwa area along the Kaduna western bypass in Kaduna State. The explosion reportedly shattered many of the plate glass windows of buildings surrounding the area. Details of fatalities, casualties and any other damage in the area are still sketchy at this moment. This... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The Governor of Borno, Kashim Shettima has paid a visit to the victims of today’s bombing in Maiduguri, the state capital. The explosion occurred in a busy market in the area at about 8:00 am leaving many people wounded. See more photos below:
By S’ola Filani Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has reportedly dropped the suit filed against President Goodluck Jonathan, the Inspector General of Police and all the defendants which challenged his suspension from office as CBN Governor on February 20, 2014. Sanusi, who is presently the Emir of... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi A raunchy couple in Austria have been caught on film after they decided to have sex in a train station – daring, right? The amorous duo were not bothered by the full train of people in the station or the CCTV cameras which were filming their every move. A bystander recorded the... Read More
by Corina Dondas Are you looking for ways to keep him from cheating? Statistics show that men usually cheat for two reasons: insecurity and boredom. Most of them want to be adored by their partners. They want to make sure that they are not disappointing them and that their significant other places them... Read More