by Catalina Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day so you should never skip it. I know it can be hard to eat something when you have to rush out the door in the morning. But try to develop a habit of waking up a bit earlier in order... Read More
by Akan Ido There are reports of a violent protest currently going on in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital. The violence was said to have been triggered after a policeman reportedly shot dead a tricycle driver and his passenger at the West End area of the metropolis. Tricycle owners were said to have mobilised to... Read More
by Isi Esene Human rights activist, Femi Falana seems to think differently about President Goodluck Jonathan’s decision not to visit Chibok, Borno state. The dusty town of Chibok suddenly drew media attention when about 276 schoolgirls were on April 14 abducted from their dormitories by members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect. Many have called on... Read More
by S’ola Filani Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria, 39, tried on the ‘Kim Kardashian’ famous derriere pose by showing off her gorgeous back while attending the Global Gift Gala during the 2014 Cannes Film Festival on Friday (May 16) in Cannes, France. She showed off her derriere in a stunning, skintight pale pink backless dress... Read More
by Akan Ido Margaret Umanah, a Nollywood actress lost her life a few days ago in a motor accident along the Lagos-Benin Expressway. The actress who is based in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, has featured in several Nollywood flicks including Ibibio indigenous movies. Umanah’s death is coming weeks after the demise of popular movie filmmaker, Amaka... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi Rumour has it that Ghanaian actress, Nadia Buari has broken up with her actor boyfriend, Jim Iyke. While there has been no confirmation of the news, Nadia has since then posted a cryptic message about happiness and she is now seen in this selfie with a guy. She said: #beingGoofyOnAsundayMorning! #Me&MyBigHead&MybruvJeedRogers Her... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Two men suspected of being armed robbers have spoken out about their female leader after they were arrested in Oyo. The duo were arrested while passing through the state with a Toyota Avalon car said to have been stolen from Ilorin, the capital of Kwara. The suspects have been identified as 52-year-old... Read More
by S’ola Filani Mr. Raymond Edijala, chairman of Udu Local Government Area Transition Committee, Delta State, has allegedly attacked a Vanguard Newspapers Senior Photographer, Akpokona Omafuaire, for daring to say that the council boss was carrying out selective illegal caravan destruction during the special environmental Sanitation ordered by the State Special Sanitation Committee. The ugly... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi The ‘Dorobucci’ movement was started by Don Jazzy after he started calling himself ‘Don Dorobucci’ at the wedding of MAVIN first lady, Tiwa Savage. This was followed swiftly by a MAVIN single which, true to Don Jazzy fashion, became a hit. Now it seems the ‘Doro’ movement has spread abroad as supermodel... Read More
by Femi Aribisala Know this for certain: if it is popular in the world, then it cannot be of God. God says: “as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.” (Isaiah 55:9). Jesus goes even further to reveal that the... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Following the cancellation of his visit to Chibok in Borno, where over 200 girls were kidnapped last month, President Goodluck Jonathan has said that the trip was not necessary. Jonathan explained that he would not make a trip to Chibok because his going there would not secure the release of the girls.... Read More
by Akan Ido With information not readily available about the living condition of Boko Haram members in the thick forests of North east Nigeria, a 15-year-old boy’s experience as a militant recruit and an escapee is nothing but incredible. Baba Goni, a young man who has lived all his life in rural Borno told the... Read More
by Suhaib Mohammed But the real question is this: by abducting our children from their schools, is Boko Haram really killing Western education? Every day at noon and late in the evening, I join my mom and sister in our living room in Birnin-Kebbi, a north-western city in Nigeria. We listen to the news on BBC... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi Is Nadia Buari trying to send Jim Iyke a message? The pretty actress stepped out in ripped short shorts and posted a message about happiness after rumours surfaced online that she had separated from her actor boo, Jim Iyke. She said: a quiet secluded life in the country, with the possibility of... Read More
by Kylie M. Falling in love is as good for your heart as it is for your mental heath. People in love report higher levels of dopamine, which is linked to pleasure, desire and euphoria. Studies report that people in positive, healthy relationships live longer, are happier, wiser and have better mental health.... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo 2014 has been a really good year for Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji. The screen diva already has under her belt brand ambassadorship deals from Etisalat and Amstel Malta and rumour has it she just acquired a Mercedes Benz G-Wagon. This is why she can’t be blamed for kicking back and enjoying a... Read More
by Perry Brimah We also strongly advise you not to listen to advice from any so-called northern leaders. Many of those who shout loudest and come forward to make suggestions to the government today have lost the credibility to do so. Where were they during the four years of Boko Haram free flowing carnage? We... Read More
by Olu Akinmade The reality is that, come 2015, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan will win the Presidential election into his second term in office and Nigeria will lose yet again! “In my early days in school I had no shoes, no school bags. I carried my books in my hands but never despaired, no car to... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A woman in Delta has been arrested after reports that she attacked her husband’s lover with a broken bottle. Maureen Muka, whose husband is said to have a penchant for sleeping with young girls, allegedly attacked the 23 year-old, identified as Philomena. Mrs. Muka was called by an informant who told her... Read More
by Simon Kolawole Let’s admit it: all of us have erred over Boko Haram. We made the wrong assumptions and came to the wrong conclusions. It is now getting clearer by the day that though they might have started as religious partners to politicians, they are now a Frankenstein monster, mad men on the loose.... Read More
by Catalina Happiness has nothing to do with making everything perfect. There’s nothing perfect in the world so striving for perfection is just a waste of time and energy. Everyone wants and deserves to be happy, but not everyone understands what happiness is. Happiness lies in the heart and it always comes... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Reports out of Borno say that 15 people have been abducted by Boko Haram militants after a wave of violence hit the area. The terrorists are said to have kidnapped five policemen with their armoured personnel carrier (APC) and 10 Chinese workers from Kuseri Village which is at the Cameroon border. The... Read More
by Femi Fani-Kayode I have had enough. I say goodbye Nigeria: give us Oduduwa or let us die “If they ever tell my story let them say I walked with giants, men rise and fall like the Winter wheat but these names will never die… Let them say I lived in the time of Hector,... Read More
by Kristen Droesch Sex = Love. Yeah, not so much. Sometimes sex is just sex. Though the release of certain chemicals in the brain causes people to bond more intensely, it is important to remember that sex is not the only thing to base a relationship on. For all we have made great... Read More
by Life Span Now that we are adults, we often crave one, yet don’t have the time to sleep! However, it is extremely important to make sure that you get enough sleep at night. One of the most common misconceptions about the lack of sleep is that it will only create dark circles... Read More
by Trina Remedios One major mistake people make when trying to lose weight is getting discouraged with the setbacks and giving up on their efforts. They forget that setbacks are part of any worthwhile effort. So focus on the positive result of your weight loss efforts and let them motivate you. In spite... Read More
by The Frisky Put the dom in dominate. Three words: woman on top. You totally dominate this sexual experience. It’s you, in control, doing and getting what you want. Bonus points if it involves leather! We’re sick of all these so-called relationship experts telling ladies the way to snag a man is to... Read More
by Kyle Taylor For some reason, so many people forget to think about the other side of the ledger. You need to make more money if you’re ever going to get your budget under control. I’m sorry to say that I’ve always felt like most of the personal finance advice on the... Read More
by Akan Ido Just when you thought no one could outdo the likes of Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha in appointing a mind-boggling number of aides Gombe helmsman, Ibrahim Dankwambo is reported to have appointed 1,086 additional aides. Dankwambo’s appointment was made public by Umar Alkali, Special Assistant to the Governor on Media and... Read More
by Zara Mustapha Super hot and very pregnant singer, Ciara has joined the league of celebrity moms around the world and to us what sets apart from other expectant mothers is her ability to make pregnancy look simple and sexy. The singer who is engaged to the father of her child, Future, showed the world... Read More