by Akintomiwa Agbaje Many Lagos residents have had a chance to revel in the world of theatre as Band Aid, a play written and directed by Abiodun Kassim takes centre stage in the city. Three Sundays are gone with one more to go. The play, brought to you by Majmua Theatre has garnered rave reviews... Read More
by Think Energy Group Hiring managers don’t want to hire anyone for their team who would be a distraction to others… A poor personal appearance can eliminate you before you open your mouth. Dozens of job interviews, and no offers? Are you too old, too young, over-qualified or just out of luck?... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo We are all used to seeing Yvonne Nelson rocking long, dark weaves, but today the actress showed off her new ‘golden’ locks. She shared the photo on Instagram this morning, and we think the blonde hair looks good on her . What do you guys think about it, hot or not?
by Cheta Nwanze Speaking of dogs in mangers, the eggheads at LASU are firmly positioning themselves in that column. Rather than insisting on standards, they are attempting to sell an outmoded form of socialism to the Lagos public. Do you regularly wake up at unholy hours of a Lagos morning in order to get to... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi Genevieve Nnaji has been showing off a much trimmer and fitter figure lately. The Nollywood sweetheart shared a workout picture of herself in gym gear and on a Reebok mat while wishing her fans a good morning. She looks like she’s having fun, doesn’t she? Go Genny!
by Tutu Akinlabi A young woman in Arizona is being charged with child abuse after she allegedly forced a toddler to eat faeces. 27-year-old Nicole Candelaria is said to have forced the little girl to consume her own waste after the latter defecated while taking a bath. The suspect, who is in a relationship with... Read More
by Tracy Garrett You might want a whole bunch of stuff, now that you found the key to unlocking this incredible power. But during this process, don’t cloud your mind with too many potential goodies. Instead, pick one thing you really want and make that your focal point. I first found out about ways... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Media entrepreneur and young African leader, Chude Jideonwo has kicked off the global tour for his new book. A book reading for the book, Are We the Turning Point Generation? held on Saturday, 17 May 2014 at the University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. The event, which attracted young leaders from across Africa, was hosted by... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A father in China is said to have killed his daughter after she copied homework from a classmate. According to the official Xinhua news agency, the man “ordered the girl to kneel down, tied her hands and beat her”. The 11-year-old girl stopped breathing while the assault was going on and the... Read More
by Bayo Oluwasanmi Mr. Jonathan’s aloofness and sluggishness to swiftly react to Chibok is a thoughtless hubris and open road to miscalculation and geopolitical disaster. Add this to Reuben Abati’s file: The man cries. There are some things Abati can’t fix – lies and betrayal. By now, Abati must have settled the fact within... Read More
by Ogaga Ifowodo Did Allah speak to Shekau or not? Is Shekau God’s anointed prophet sent to establish his holy kingdom in Nigeria or not? I have no doubt that if Shekau has indeed received instructions from any entity other than his demented self, it is the devil. As the world watched Abubakar Shekau’s video... Read More
by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani I can imagine the AK47-clad hoodlums scrambling to Google after each fresh aggression, frantically typing their leader’s name and some relevant key words. There was nothing complex about the group’s motives: The newspaper office bombings were a mere act of raw revenge. My friend’s eight-year-old daughter burst into tears while... Read More
by Men’s Health Or if you’re already a southpaw, take matters into your right hand. Performing simple tasks such as eating or brushing your teeth with your non-dominant hand forces your brain to relearn a common activity in a new way. “Over time, when you use one hand to do certain tasks, it... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The police in Lagos stumbled upon a curious discovery after they found a supposed lunatic with a pistol and ammunition. The suspect was apprehended by the security officials while allegedly trying to hide the weapons. He was arrested in the Egbeda area of the state and is currently being interrogated by the... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo As the news of the twin bomb blasts in Jos continues to cause ripples around the country, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan of being insincere in its war against terror. The opposition party bared its mind on the matter via a communiqué which was... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The killings have continued in Borno as unidentified gunmen ransacked a village within the state leaving at least 30 people dead. The attack occurred in Shawa village within the Damboa Local Government Area of the state. The assailants followed the usual tactic of the Boko Haram terrorists by attacking the village when... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A middle-aged man in Edo has been arrested and arraigned after reports that he sexually assaulted 11 young students. 47-year-old Rotimi Olayebi Edwards is said to have raped the pupils who attend a school owned by his mother and where he is an administrator. The suspected was charged with 3 counts and... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The Nigerian Senate has granted President Goodluck Jonathan’s request for the extension of emergency rule in the 3 most troubled North-Eastern states. Adamawa, Borno and Yobe have been under emergency rule for the past one year after a previous extension of 6 months. The Senate however gave 9 conditions which the government... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Students of the Obafemi Awolowo University (O.A.U) in Ile-Ife, Osun yesterday took to the streets to air their grievances over an increase in their school fees. The aggrieved students blocked a major road in the state which leads to Abuja, Ekiti, Ondo and Ibadan thereby causing a traffic gridlock. The students said... Read More
by Diana White Maybe it sounds funny, but the right kitchen gadgets can actually make it easier to stick to your diet, cut calories and drop pounds. If you are trying to drop those unwanted pounds, you might want to know the list of the kitchen gadgets that will help you lose... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo As students of the university continue to bare their grievances on the increased school fees, lecturers at the Lagos State University (LASU) in the Ojo area of the state have embarked on an indefinite strike. The aggrieved lecturers are said to have described the industrial action as “total, comprehensive and indefinite”. The... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A member of terrorist sect, Boko Haram granted an interview to CBS news where he revealed some of the group’s future plans. The sect has accepted responsibility for the kidnapping of over 200 schoolgirls from Chibok in Borno. The interview took place in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and was conducted by... Read More
by Akan Ido The death toll of the bomb blast at the Terminus Market in Jos, Plateau state earlier today has hit 118 according to reports from the Agence France-Presse. Plateau state police commissioner Chris Olakpe had earlier told reporters that 46 people died while 45 others were injured in the twin blasts. According... Read More
by Cheta Nwanze Let’s accept one real, hard fact about this “democracy” that we have: democracy, American style, is nothing more than a popularity contest. Citizens such as we have in Nigeria, CANNOT in any circumstance, throw up good leaders in such a popularity contest. Something must give. There are so many problems in Nigeria,... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi It’s no wonder that 2face Idibia and his wife, Annie have such a good relationship, afterall they dated on and off for about 10 years. The duo show off their friendship as well as their love and this is one of the things that makes them unique. Annie shared this photo of... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi American musician, Ciara was delivered of a beautiful baby boy yesterday. The child is her first with her rapper fiance, Future. The little boy has been named after his father as revealed by the excited mother via Instagram. She said: FUTURE ZAHIR WILBURN 9lbs 10oz May 19 2014 Yes, we can only... Read More
by John Brewin Unlike Moyes, van Gaal has a proven track record and a clear philosophy. He has been at three of Europe’s great clubs before; United becomes his fourth, though it may be his toughest rebuilding job yet. The worst-kept secret in football is finally official. Manchester United are going Dutch. In employing one... Read More
by Zara Mustapha Beyonce, hubby Jay Z, her sister Solange and mum Tina were all smiles as they posed for a family picture in New Orleans. Last week the shocking footage of Solange attacking Jay leaked. Since then, they’ve been steadily cranking up the PR offensive, keen to distance themselves from rumours of a family rift. First... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi A young woman in Imo is said to have died in mysterious circumstances after a bird perched on her head. Relatives of the deceased, identified as Chioma Onukwuwe, have said that she was not suffering from any illness at the time of her demise. The 24-year-old girl was said to have been... Read More