BREAKING: Boko Haram threatens to attack 2 boarding schools, abduct more students

by Akan Ido The Boko Haram Islamic sect may be perfecting another sinister plan to abduct more secondary school students according to NAN report. Godfrey Ugudu, the Principal of Government College, Markurdi, Benue state has raised an alarm that the school as received two letters purported to be from the militant Islamic sect, Boko Haram... Read More

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“Shekau isn’t more dangerous than the average Nigerian,” Seun Kuti says (READ)

by Zara Mustapha Seun Kuti, son of the late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti had something to say about the crisis happening in Nigeria especially the North-eastern part of the country where the dreaded Boko Haram sect has continued to unleash terror. Uploading some written words on Instagram, the controversial singer compared Boko Haram’s leader... Read More

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So true, so false: Nadia Buari & Jim Iyke go their separate ways

by S’ola Filani There are reports that Ghanaian actress Nadia Buari and Jim Iyke may have called off their relationship. Fueling the break up speculations, Buari a few hours ago deleted all the photos of Jim Iyke from her Twitter page. Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke on the other-hand is still mourning his mum who passed away... Read More

Andrew Walker: What is the nature of Usman dan Fodio’s Jihad?

by Andrew Walker El-Kanemi saved his most withering attack for last. Far from being a religious reformist, the Shehu must be desirous of something else entirely; worldly power. In 1808 forces loyal to the Fulani scholar Shehu Usman dan Fodio advanced on Bornu, one of the great Muslim empires of West Africa, rolling it right back... Read More

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Boko Haram’s link with Al-Qaeda has been established – Pres. Hollande

by Akan Ido President Goodluck Jonathan and his French counterpart, Francois Hollande has linked the Boko Haram Islamic militant sect with Osama bin Laden’s Al-Qaeda terrorist group. While speaking at the end of the African Regional Summit in Paris, Jonathan told newsmen that the Islamic sect operating in Northern Nigeria is far different from that... Read More

Al-Oaeda, boko haram, Borno, Cameroon, chibok, Military, nigeria, paris, terrorism

Opinion: The vow of the Nigerian military is patrotism to death, let’s support them

by Denzel Chukwudinma In the light of the unfair criticism that have been shot the way of our military officials in recent times, I write this article to bring what the military represents to the knowledge of fellow Nigerians. While patriotism to the Nigerian cause can no longer be considered a given, there still some patriotic individuals and... Read More

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‘All hail the Godfather Dorobucci’: Don Jazzy lounges with billionaire oil magnate… guess who? (PHOTOS)

by S’ola Filani This photo was taken a few hours ago and Don Dorobucci, Don Jazzy excitedly bestowed the “Godfather Dorobucci” title on the oil magnate, Femi Otedola. He captioned the photo “3 Dorobuccis in one pic. Ahh Ogaju. All hail the GodFather Dorobucci” He further shared his #BringBackOurGirls photo with the caption: “If you... Read More

This is what CNN’s Jim Clancy thinks about Jonathan’s reluctance to visit Borno (TWEET)

by S’ola Filani President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday was bashed for cancelling his planned trip to Chibok, where over 230 girls were abducted on April 14, due to the dicey security situation in Borno. While it appeared to many that the President was poised to make the journey, his media aide, Reuben Abati was vehement in... Read More

Incredible! How Airport cleaner stole N242 million from passenger’s luggage, travelled abroad

by S’ola Filani A 26 year old airport cleaner, Chibuzor Onuegbe is presently being trailed by the police for allegedly stealing N242 million out of the baggage store of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) undetected. Although, he has since relocated to the United Kingdom, three of his accomplice – Ifeanyi Francis, his girl friend... Read More

Aww, perfect couple: Mum-to-be, Damilola Adegbite celebrates her fiance, Chris Attoh (LOOK)

by S’ola Filani A huge happy birthday shout out to Ghanaian actor, Chris Attoh as he turns a year older today! In celebrating him, his fiance and mum-to-be, Damilola Adegbite shared a cute photo of them and professed how much she loved him. In her words, the one time Tinsel actress said, “Happy birthday Sugar.... Read More

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What beef? Wizkid & Davido fool around in new photos (LOOK)

by S’ola Filani Music stars, Wizkid and Davido sure know how to have fun – and squash beef rumours. Both talented artistes are presently in Benin getting ready to headline a concert and they both decided to chill out before showtime. Ignore the rivalry rumours, these two are cool like that. See photos below

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Opeyemi Akande: A jobless man has no right to an erection (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Opeyemi Akande ”It breaks his heart to see me do all the work, and watching me do all the work kills every desire for sex in his bones.” “Hey, what are you doing here?” I asked, as my cousin’s wife walked in through the front door of our apartment. It’s been several weeks since... Read More

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‘Worth fighting for’: Solange Knowles’ clutch bag designer debuts cheeky new ad (LOOK)

by S’ola Filani British luxury accessories designer Anya Hindmarch has created a stealthy new ad for her ‘crisp packet clutch’ after Solange Knowles hurled it aggressively at Jay Z during her furious physical attack on the rapper after last week’s Met Gala. If you’ll recall, the night of the Met Gala, Solange Knowles wore with... Read More

7 things that make you hate being single

by Vladlena Lee While Valentine’s Day is a holiday that celebrates love of different sorts… this holiday is also known as Single Awareness Day. All the single ladies will be stuck at home watching The Notebook and eating ice cream. You are probably completely content with being a strong and independent woman, but I am sure... Read More

Fuji artiste, Obesere moves on from rape scandal, embarks on international music tour

by S’ola Filani A couple of weeks back, popular Fuji artiste Obesere made headlines for allegedly raping a woman called Olanike Olaiya. The was set free after being arrested for days by the Police. According to his publicist, Soji Omotayo, the artiste is not dwelling on the scandal choosing instead to focus more on his music.... Read More

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BUSTED: Man arrested for stealing dummy smartphone in Lagos church

by ‘Jola Sotubo A man in Lagos has been arrested by police in the state after he was accused of stealing in a church. 30 year-old Tunde Aro is said to have stolen a dummy Samsung Galaxy phone from the Favorite House church in the Lekki area of the state believing it to be a... Read More

Doctors contract deadly virus from pregnant woman in Ebonyi

by S’ola Filani A total of eight doctors, four nurses and five health workers have been infected with Lassa fever, contracted after participating in a surgical operation on a pregnant woman at the Federal Teaching Hospital in Abakaliki (FETHA), Ebonyi state. The state Chairman of Nigerian Medical Association, (NMA), Dr. Chidi Esike told journalists on... Read More

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‘Doro Lere’: Dr. Sid opens up to Encomium on what Dorobucci really means (READ)

by S’ola Filani Since the release of MAVIN team song, “Dorobucci”, the word has become a slang in Nigeria. If you are not familiar with the meaning of the word, worry no more, Mavin artiste and one of Nigeria’s leading musicians, Sidney Onoriode Esiri – Dr. Sid – has finally revealed what it – ‘Dorobucci’ –... Read More

Dele Momodu: A birthday plea for our girls

by Dele Momodu What would have been a marvellous birthday for me on May 16 was torpedoed by some kill-joys yesterday. I had looked forward to a wonderful gift from our President and Commander-in-Chief, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. Fellow Nigerians, what would have been a marvellous birthday for me on May 16 was torpedoed... Read More

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Grave mystery: This man died trying to dig out body parts in a cemetery (GRAPHIC IMAGES)

by S’ola Filani Oh dear! An unidentified young man in Ilobu community, in the Irepodun Local Government Area of Osun State, got stuck and died on Wednesday while trying to cut off the head of a corpse (an aged woman) buried in Tonto compound in the area. “This particular corpse was buried five years ago... Read More

Muhammadu Buhari: On our economy and security – Nigeria should have one narrative on Boko Haram

by Muhammadu Buhari The way out of poverty is to get people to work. Workers should earn reasonable wages for their work and farmers reasonable prices for their produce. The government should have a second look at agricultural support. In the last couple of weeks, our country has attracted the world’s attention for the wrong... Read More

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Aww, sweet love: TeeBillz sends lovely message to the “mother of his unborn kids” (READ)

by Tutu Akinlabi The honeymoon fever is still raging on for newlyweds Tiwa Savage and Tunji “TeeBillz” Balogun. The duo, who recently got married in an exclusive ceremony held in the beautiful city of Dubai, have continued to express their love for each other via social media. TeeBillz shared the above photos of himself and... Read More

Opinion: Who wants to be a Nigerian politician?

by Aminu Yusuf Roni One thing you shall never ignore is what your opponent is doing for the people. Find out and add to it. Hire some snoopy loyalists to do it for you. If he is building ten shops for the youths, build fifteen or twenty. Nigerians love money because it can do everything,... Read More

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16-year-old girl arrested for human trafficking in Akwa Ibom

by ‘Jola Sotubo A teenage girl in Akwa Ibom, as well as 5 other suspects have been arrest after they were accused of participating in human trafficking. 16-year-old Happiness Emmanuel Ede along with Ruth Peter Edet, Juliet Emmanuel Edeteyo, Ekemini Okon Etim, Beauty Peter Edet and Uduak Bassey James were charged with conspiracy, trafficking in... Read More

10 things you SHOULD know about the arrested Nyanya bombing mastermind

by ‘Jola Sotubo The mystery surrounding the April 14 bomb blast in Nyanya, Abuja is slowly being unravelled after the arrest of the alleged mastermind, Aminu Sadiq Ogwuche. Most Nigerians who still had the belief that Boko Haram consisted of only illiterate Northerners received a shock when they realized that a well educated young man... Read More

#DivorceDrama: Man beats up wife in court ‘for committing adultery’

by ‘Jola Sotubo A man in Lagos brought his marital troubles out in the open when he descended on his wife and beat her up on the premises of a court. Olufemi Ogbiyele who appeared along with his wife, Bola at the Ikeja Magistrate court to attend divorce proceedings was said to have assaulted his... Read More

Sad news: Man dies trying to save a drowning cow in Ogun

by ‘Jola Sotubo A young man in Ogun has lost his life after he was swept away while trying to save a drowning cow. 26- year-old is said to have held on to the cow’s horns in a bid to save its life when it was being swept away by flood waters following a heavy... Read More

Opinion: Chibok girls – Foreign assistance and need for caution

by Musa Yakubu One basic lesson from Mario Puzo’s Godfather, is that one should be wary of those who are quick to offer help. The tragic abduction of over 200 girls from a secondary school in Chibok by the notoriously ruthless Boko Haram sect should send shivers down the spine of anyone with even an... Read More

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#AbujaBombBlast: How British-born mastermind was captured

by ‘Jola Sotubo Nigerian security agents received a breakthrough in relation to the recent bombing in Nyanya, Abuja when the alleged mastermind of the attack was captured. Aminu Sadiq Ogwuche was apprehended in Sudan after he was declared wanted by the Department of State Security Services. Initial reports had it that he was picked up... Read More

He’s cool like that: Femi Otedola takes ‘billionaire selfie’ with beautiful wife (LOOK)

by S’ola Filani Billionaires take selfies too! Chairman of Forte Oil, Femi Otedola and his wife, Nana, decided to take a selfie after arriving London on Friday. Nana excitedly shared the photo on her instagram page with the caption “Hitting down London but first, let us take a selfie…We rock”. Meanwhile, Femi Otedola, has picked... Read More

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