by Elnathan John What is my point? For as long as we keep having two faces – one for when our corrupt leaders are not looking and another when we actually meet them – these men and women without consciences will keep raping us. Unless citizens can rise up and demand accountability and not cede... Read More
by Bayo Oluwasanmi To my people of Ekiti State – land of honor and fountain of knowledge – you must always watch out for mercenary hypocrites’ clever disguise. Much has been written about the outcome of the Ekiti State gubernatorial elections. Political pundits are still squaring off over the reasons why Governor Kayode Fayemi lost.... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The police in Abia have shot dead an alleged kidnap kingpin in the state as part of their efforts to rid the state of the abduction scourge. The deceased is said to have terrorized residents of Aba along with his gang before he was killed by the police. The suspect lost his... Read More
by S’ola Filani There was pandemonium in Ido-Osun, Egbedore Local Government Area of Osun state on Saturday over an alleged discovery of an explosive device in the area. Residents of Ibikunle estate, Ido-Osun had allegedly reported the purported discovery of an explosive device around the state secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) to... Read More
by Kristin Russo & Danielle Owens-Reid It is highly likely that you have friends or siblings or colleagues in your life. It is also fairly likely that one of these friends or siblings or colleagues identifies as something other than heterosexual. And at some point they may decide to tell you that they... Read More
by Momtasic Shy men tend to get left behind. They don’t express their feelings as easily, or at all, so it’s easy to dismiss them after a date or two. Guys mess up. They can break our hearts, disappoint us, and even lie. I should know. Men have been screwing with me (and... Read More
by S’ola Filani Reacting to the recent killings of Southerners in the North, the most recent bomb blast in Abuja and several other mishaps in the country, former Governor of Abia state, Orji Uzor Kalu took to his Facebook page and wrote: “I have always found it hard to believe that some human beings were... Read More
by S’ola Filani A new report detailing how Northern girls are forced into marriage at tender ages has surfaced online. In the report, a 14 year old girl who has been married and divorced twice to men that are old enough to give birth to her, Maimuna Abdullahi, tells her sad story. Although she has... Read More
by Zara Mustapha A 23-year-old woman, Blessing Ede who is carrying a 6-month-old pregnancy may soon be charged for murder. The woman is currently in police detention after her brother and his friends allegedly stabbed her husband, during an argument over a baby-walker. According to reports, the trouble started on Christmas Day, December 25, 2013 when the... Read More
by S’ola Filani Following the recent incursion of the Boko Haram insurgents into the South-eastern part of the country – especially the foiled bomb attack at the Winners’ Chapel Church in Owerri, Imo State, Catholic Women in Enugu have been banned from attending church services with hand-bags. According to the Bishop of the Diocese,... Read More
by S’ola Filani Singer, Waje had always made her weight loss journey an open one and all her efforts are sure paying off. The ‘I wish’ star has just shared photos of her new and improved look and don’t we just love it?! Check out more of her photos below and tell us what you think.
by S’ola Filani Bayelsa State Commissioner for Lands and Survey, Furuebi Akene, says the captors of his septuagenarian mother, Patimi Akene, have threatened to cut off her head. Patimi was abducted recently by unknown gunmen at Fonibiri community of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. While speaking with journalists and some concerned Bayelsans... Read More
by Zara Mustapha Davido won the coveted Best International Act (Africa) award at the BET awards 2014, which held today at the Nokia theater L.A. Live in the United States. The ‘Aye’ singer has had a good year so far winning at the MAMAs and now the BET awards in Africa category where other artists like Sarkodie... Read More
by Zara Mustapha The 20-year-old marriage between Bosede Tito and her husband, Segun, has been dissolved by an Ake Customary Court in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, over constant maltreatment. According to the judge, Olalekan Akande, the marriage was dissolved after efforts to reconcile the couple failed. He added that their six children were grown ups and... Read More
by S’ola Filani Since she won Miss World contest in 2001, the 31 year old model, Agbani Darego has maintained her beauty, weight and those sexy legs. Darego posted the above picture on her Instagram page wearing a Silk Cami and Denim hobo bag for a casual weekend. You go girl!
by Zara Mustapha A young couple in Pakistan were tied up and had their throats slit with knives as honor killing after they married for love. According to the police, the 17-year-old girl, Muafia Hussein her 31-year-old husband had gotten married on June 18 without the consent of their families in eastern Pakistan’s Punjabi village of Satrah.... Read More
by S’ola Filani Last night, ‘Wanted’ star, Tiwa Savage, South African duo, Mafikizolo, and Ghanaian rapper, Sarkodie performed as part of the “Music Around the Globe” presentation at the BET Experience in Los Angeles. Trust Tiwa Savage to do it DoroDiva-stye! The Nigerian star rocked the stage with the CEO dancers – they gave an... Read More
by S’ola Filani While celebrating his 51st birthday on Saturday at the commissioning of the ‘Fountain of Life Church’ main auditorium, led by Pastor Taiwo Odukoya in Ilupeju, Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos urged residents to be vigilant and engage any stranger in their neighborhood to know the reason for his visit to the community.... Read More
by Hannatu Musawa Sadly, many leaders especially in Africa hardly ever relinquish power with the kind of grace and demeanor Governor Fayemi exhibited in the aftermath of the Ekiti elections. As the dust in Ekiti settles in the aftermath of the gubernatorial election, memories of the grueling and hard fought campaigns have already started fading... Read More
by S’ola filani Uruguay striker, Luis Suarez may do the Mike Tyson many times over with his opponents on the field of play but definitely not his adorable kids – son, Benjamin and daughter, Delfina. Suarez excitedly embraced them after returning home to a hero’s welcome following his four-month ban and kick out of the... Read More
by S’ola Filani US rapper, Eminem’s daughter, Hailie Jade, whom he paid tribute to in tracks like Mockingbird and Hailie’s song, is all grown up now. The 18 year old who recently graduated from high school with the highest honors gave a graduation speech at Chippewa Valley High School giving tribute to his dad, Eminem... Read More
by S’ola Filani D’banj has just gotten an endorsement from Africa’s richest man and Godfather of Nigerian business, Aliko Dangote, for his ‘Koko Garri’. The kokomaster excitedly shared the photo above some moments ago. “From the Godfather of Agriculture, it’s an honor to have u as a mentor! Thanks for blessing my Koko Garri #Kokoholdings#kokogarri,”... Read More
by Akan Ido She’s beautiful regardless of her hairstyle but Tania Omotayo, Wizkid’s boo has chosen to experiment with a new style making her look something like the sinfully beautiful Hollywood leading actress, Halle Berry. The cute lady who was believed to have reconciled with her artiste boyfriend after a brief hiatus posted the... Read More
by S’ola Filani A massive attack is reportedly ongoing in Kautikari and Kwada village, seven kilometres away from Chibok town, Borno state with many villagers feared dead. The attackers, according to report from locals in Chibok, targeted worshipers getting ready for the Sunday Service. About five churches including Deeper Life Bible Church were said... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche The sound of the local urban music landscape has been pretty much defined these past few years. From 2face Idibia and the Plantashun Boys, Eedris Abdulkareem and the Remedies down to the teeny bopping swagger of the Wizkids and the Davido’s, it has been a safe accepted style to today’s pop music.... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche He killed it a while back with the hit-track Gongo-Aso but since then the Bariga, Lagos-raised artiste has been struggling to keep the momentum set by his first album. In this interview with YNaija.com, 9ice speaks about his latest effort, the state of the Nigerian music industry, joining the murky waters of... Read More
by S’ola Filani President Goodluck Jonathan has promised that he will be part of the live audience cheering on the Super Eagles in Brazil, if they qualify for the quarter-finals of the World Cup – that is, if Nigeria wins the match against France in the Round of 16 tomorrow Monday June 30th, Goodluck Jonathan... Read More
by S’ola Filani The Nigerian military allegedly barred 278 Islamic pilgrims, including a senator, Mohammed Ali Ndume, headed for the Umrah pilgrimage from boarding a flight out of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State on Friday. SaharaReporters claims the military prevented the senator and other pilgrims from boarding the chartered aircraft and forced... Read More
by S’ola Filani Two homeless children, Namanso Edet-Bassey, 8, and Kufre Effiong, 9 – have suffered burns in controversial circumstances in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. They were both burnt in the fire set in an uncompleted building after being branded as ‘witches”. They were rescued by a nun from a Catholic Convent located... Read More
by Femi Aribisala When we listen to Jesus, we discover he would never offer any sacrifice for sins because he insists sacrifices are useless. READ: Jesus can never be a sacrifice for our sins (Part 1) On the Mount of Transfiguration, God the Father counsels that, henceforth, we should only listen to Jesus. He puts... Read More