by Tutu Akinlabi A teenage boy has landed in hospital after a friend trying to be mischievous pulled on his testicles. The victim, from Artane in Dublin, had to be put in a coma after the pull on his private organ made him have a heart attack. It has been determined that there was no... Read More
by Adeola Balogun A couple in America have been left devastated after their twin daughters drowned just 3 days after their parents’ wedding. Jocelyn and Shaylyn Spurlock, who were said to be inseparable, were found with their hands interlocked even in death after they drowned in rain water which had gathered on a neighbour’s pool... Read More
by Reno Omokri The thing that they fail to understand is that any Nigerian who discredits the rebasing of Nigeria’s economy is discrediting himself. It was Nigeria’s value that was rebased not the government’s value. The attempts by some individuals to deemphasize the recent rebasing of the Nigerian economy as something that should not be... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi A middle aged Italian man has been sentenced to spend 6 months in jail for the oddest of reasons. 42-year-old Romeo Artemio Lori had the sentence passed down on him after neighbours in the Vigodarzere, Padua area complained that his sexual prowess made his girlfriend moan too loudly. According to reports, Mr.... Read More
by Elnathan John Can our government amend our laws to include “kidnap and disappearance” as a legal method of law enforcement? Otherwise, can they stop making people disappear in 2014? Our current, soon to be deposed King, Mr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, is a powerful man. As the only viable opposition candidate, I can barely get... Read More
by Samantha Reynolds It’s an unfortunate truth that heartbreak in any form, whether a mild rejection or a full-blown life-changing event, can put you in an emotional tailspin, a palm-in-face moment. What did I do wrong? Can we fix it? Why are you such an idiot? All are valid questions that dance through your mind... Read More
by Zara Mustapha Annie Idibia, wife of superstar singer 2face Idibia never ceases to tell everyone who cares to listen how much she loves her family. The mother of two showed off some family photos on Instagram where she posed for a selfie with her African king and another with daughter, Isabella. Sharing happy moments... Read More
by Zara Mustapha A medical doctor (name withheld) has been arrested by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Jigawa for alleged impersonation and examination malpractice. According to reports, the NSCDC Commandant in the state, Muhammad Gidado told newsmen that the doctor works with Gumel General Hospital in Gumel Local Government Area of the... Read More
by Okechukwu Ofili To my lawyers out there, can you answer the question “Does LASTMA or Police have the right to enter a person’s car?” Around 2:00 pm today I had just finished eating lunch at Jevinik Restaurant. My plan was to get home and do some writing, watch some EPL, chill… it was that... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Inspired by true events, Apaye is the story of one woman’s sojourn on earth and her many struggles first as a married woman, then as a single mother to lift her family out of poverty. Elder Irene Yepayeye Uriah-Dieah from Bayelsa state and a relative of President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan passed on... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche We spoke with Wana Udobang; broadcaster, blogger, writer, culture curator and all round media personality. She came across as fun, witty and splendidly cerebral. Enjoy excerpts from our conversation. Are you a feminist? Yes I am, I don’t know that there is an explanation for being one I believe that women should... Read More
Davido was at the wedding ceremony of President Jonathan’s daughter and he was spotted with beautiful Made Men artiste, Emma Nyra. Emma Nyra posted the photo on Instagram with the caption: “Emma Nyra & Davido aka Mr and Mrs Elele at Presidential Wedding last nyte #DOPE #Made #Hkn.” Before the rumours start please note that the... Read More
by Soyombo Ayomikun Whatever GDP means. Nigerians’ brains at the moment cannot comprehend. Please give us food. Before hunger deals the final blow 1. Our stomachs hurt Bleeding from the wounds of ulcer Ulcer from prolonged hunger As our sweats yield only pennies that can’t feed a cat Whatever GDP means... Read More
by Akan Ido Two candidates who sat for Saturday’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) died in an accident involving three vehicles in Ondo State. The victims were reportedly coming from Offa, Kwara State before meeting their end around Owo-Ikare in Ondo. Reports say the tragic crash involved three vehicles, a tipper, a Nissan car and... Read More
by Akan Ido Former Head of State, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) has come out to refute claims that his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) are planning a Muslim/Muslim ticket for next year’s presidential election. The opposition leader maintained that he is yet to make a decision on contesting in the 2015 elections therefore the... Read More
by Akan Ido In this incredible interview with the Sun Newspapers, Afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti opens up about his frosty relationship with his son’s mother, Funke, his view on fidelity and his sister’s involvement in the break up of his marriage. In his usual no-holds-barred style, Femi revealed the story behind his father, Fela’s unknown... Read More
by Charles Novia Let me shock you guys a bit. The biggest critics of President Jonathan, the opposition parties or cliques, the rabble-rousers and all were mostly there at the wedding! I was shocked! Ehn! Politicians! That’s how they deceive you all by crying wolf and abusing the President yet they run to him... Read More
by Akan Ido The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has spoken against marriages contracted through social media. Adeboye who was speaking yesterday in Abuja at the wedding ceremony of President Goodluck Jonathan’s daughter, Faith Sakwe to Godswill Edward Osim, said young people should go the traditional way by... Read More
by Sonala Olumhense I have no doubt that the Jonathan government is more committed to the electricity question than his predecessors since 1999. Last June at the International Conference Centre in Abuja, the Nigerian government launched its Presidential Mid-term Report to celebrate its achievements since 2011. The report opened with a review of the power... Read More
by Akan Ido Trending show host, Toke Makinwa is the queen of the glowing selfie. The pretty vlogger who is married to Maje Ayida shared her Sunday morning look on Instagram and we LOVE it. We thought the photo was touched up a little bit and she confirmed our suspicions. Here’s her caption: “#tokemakinwa #morningrose #sunday #sellfee#filterplenty #hefe #becauseican #upandexcited #churchmode #lifted.” Go... Read More
by Umari Ayim – Read Episode 1 of the compelling story HERE. – Read Episode 2 of the compelling story HERE. – Read Episode 3 of the compelling story HERE –Read Episode 4 of the compelling story HERE Tokunbo’s Visit, Sarah’s Chemise And Richard’s Dreams The sound of the door opening makes me look from the computer... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Despite assurances as to adequate security given by the management of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Borno, the exams could not hold. The Zonal Coordinator of JAMB in the state, Ahmed Ali, had made attempts to reassure the candidates on their safety during the exam as he stated that... Read More
by Akan Ido As the FIFA World Cup in Brazil draws nearer Nigeria’s Super Eagles have started garnering all forms of support from Nigerians and lovers of Nigeria. One of such support is an unusual hairstyle on Olaboludele Simoyan, the author of a two in one book ‘8th wonder of the world Made in Nigeria’. Simoyan... Read More
by Simon Kolawole Good news. Nigeria now houses the largest economy in Africa. We achieved this by simple arithmetic we changed the base year of measuring our Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from 1990 to 2010. That means we have included new sectors that were previously not captured in the calculations. Trust me, a lot has... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A robber in Oyo, who specialized in carrying out his nefarious acts using motorcycles, got more than he bargained for when he was attacked by a mob and killed. The unidentified man is said to have completed a robbery on a petrol station in the Alakia area of Ibadan, the state capital,... Read More
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