by Olusegun Adeniyi Are we going to continue repeating the mistakes of the past or are we ready to seize the future? How we respond to that question will determine how we fare in the next 100 years. In his book, “The Wealth and Poverty of Nations”, David S. Landes argues that all the ills... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi We are in love with the parents but we love the little Idibia girls even more. The daughters of celebrity couple, 2face and Annie Idibia will leave you “aww-ing” any day. Little Olivia was born in January and Isabel seems to have settled into her big sister duties quite nicely. Mommie Annie... Read More
by Adeola Balogun The fatal boat mishap which occurred in the FESTAC area of Lagos is believed to have claimed about 18 lives. For one man however, it is a different story indeed. Daniel Peters is one of the people who survived the accident and he has expressed gratitude to God that he was able... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The Rivers branch of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized the state Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, over the international conference on good governance and democracy which was organised by the state government. The conference has been dismissed by the Director-General of the state PDP, Mr. Emma Woke, who called it a waste... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A man in Ekiti has asked a court in the state to grant him a divorce from his wife of 7 years due to her semi-literacy. Oladele Olatunji made his petition before a customary court in Ado-Ekiti, the stated capital, saying that his wife, Opeyemi, was unwilling to further her education. Oladele... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A man in Niger is said to have committed suicide in Minna, the state capital, leaving behind his 5 children and a pregnant wife. Nwakwa Martins, an electronics dealer, is said to have shot himself in the stomach while his wife was asleep. The incident occurred at the couple’s home near a... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A man in Ogun has been arrested over reports that he opened an account for a suspected fraudster who was in prison custody. 29-year-old warden, Joseph Emmanuel is said to have opened the bank account for the inmate, known simply as ‘Ora’, using the name Monsuru Ogunsina Adeogun belonging to a taxi... Read More
by Kiley Coleman There is a difference between checking out your crush online, and spending 2 hours learning everything about him before getting to know him in person. One of the signs a girl is acting crazy is stalking him on Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr — all night long! 1. CONSTANTLY CALLING AND TEXTING A... Read More
by Nweke Innocent Obi Accordingly, literature is replete with accusations and counter-accusations of pension fund mismanagement by the Pension Fund Administrators, Custodians and non-remittances by employers of contributions to the Retirement Savings Account. The privilege of receiving gratuity and pension appears the greatest manifestation of the victory of labour in his fight with the employer... Read More
by Henry Okelue It behoves parents to see it as a crusade to impart in their children, and for the purpose if this piece, their sons the twin attributes of respect and restraint, no matter the provocation. This should be extended to how they treat their siblings, their friends, and their classmates, especially the girls.... Read More
by Chibuzor Obiakor Before, I am taken to task from certain known quarters, I also asked the same of my boss, Senator Ngige as he prepared to contest the just concluded Anambra State Governorship election. I suggested that we produce a document of his “Stewardship at the Senate”. And because I am his Chief of... Read More
by MensXP Team The room is dimly lit. The fireplace is barely keeping the two of you warm. You just had few sips of wine. Your clothes are lying abandoned on floor. You throw yourself at each other and then…what a bummer. You couldn’t set the sack on fire. The passion was forced, the climax... Read More
by Jaye Gaskia Now let us get back to the spurious issue of N12 million bribe or payment. Since the June 12 struggles of the 90s through to the January Uprising of 2012 I have been involved at the highest levels in our struggles; I could not be bribed then, I will not be bribed... Read More
by John Cheese Unchecked insomnia can turn into sleep deprivation, which carries a pretty large arsenal of ways to kick your ass, including diabetes, stroke, and heart failure. 5. Just take some pills What Normal People Think: “You can’t sleep? Well, there’s an easy solution. Just about every store on the planet carries sleep aids —... Read More
by Rosie Maxwell “How are you still single?” “But, but you are soooooo pretty.” “Wow those guys are SUCH fools.” Stop. It is not comforting. 1. YOU FEEL LEFT OUT Being single sucks because…when all your friends in relationships are on group dates you know you aren’t going to be invited, and if you are,... Read More
By Malti Bhojwan Once a week take time to do something that your partner enjoys. This could include watching a movie of his choice or even going to the restaurant of his favourite cuisine. We often get selfish and want things our way, but the bonding that occurs when sharing enjoyment with your partner is... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi Every celebrity has a group of loyal fans but some die hards seem to take their love for their favourite stars too far. Stories have been told about fans who have gone through plastic surgery to look like their celebrity loves amongst other things. This Davido fan however decided to tattoo the... Read More
by Ticia Towns “Looking back now I should have said that prayer differently, ‘Dear God, press control Z on their blessings, the moment they choose not to marry me’” ‘Dear God, its me again. Please bless Mark, prosper the work of his hands and make his day Fruitful in Jesus’ name’. As I got up... Read More
by Catalina Carrots are good not only for your eyes, but also for your skin. They are especially good for clearing up breakouts. Carrots are rich in vitamin A and they help prevent the overproduction of cells in the outer layer of the skin. 1. Red bell peppers Red bell peppers are a tasty vegetable that... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi Wave-making singer, Flavour a.k.a N’abania, makes it easily to out list of top sexy celebrities and he’s cementing that position with a selfie ladies can only drool over. He posted the photo on Instagram with the captioned: “#SelfieSeason” Okay, ladies, pick up your jaws and give us your caption for this uber-sexy... Read More
by Akan Ido There are reports that the newly appointed Defence Minister, Mohammed Gusau has put in his resignation. Reports say Gusau, who is known in defence circles as an experienced soldier tendered his resignation yesterday after having a meeting with military top brass but these reports are yet to be confirmed through official quarters.... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi It seems Obafemi Martins’ girlfriend and baby mama, Abigail Barwuah, has been receiving some unkind comments from people concerning her relationship with the top footballer, and now she’s got a scathing message for them. Barwuah, shared this photo on her Instagram page and added this caption: “Whom GOD has Bless no one... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi A small town in Canada has thousands of unlikely visitors every year as a horde of snakes visits the area to perform mating rites. The male red-sided garter snakes of Manitoba climb on the females and form ‘mating balls’ sometimes with dozens of males chasing after one female. The mating occurs in... Read More
by Akintomiwa Agbaje New Horizons is a powerfully emotional and pulsating flick that spotlights the plight of women across Africa who have to bear the pains of domestic abuse, a crime far too familiar but rarely spoken about. Starring Nollywood’s hottest Divas, Funke Akindele, Rita Dominic, Kate Henshaw-Nuttal and Uche Jombo, New Horizons is the story of triumph... Read More
by Akan Ido No, the baddest guy ever liveth isn’t doing anything bad, he’s just chilling in bed admiring his sleeping beauty, longtime girlfriend, Bukunmi. He posted the photo on Instagram with the caption: “Ds girl can sleep for Africa ..
by Corina Dondas Another thing you should definitely avoid saying about your ex is pretty much everything he told you in absolute confidence. He trusted you and confided in you, so even if at this point you may think that he doesn’t deserve to be treated nicely, think again and do it for yourself! 1.... Read More
by Adeola Balogun The boat mishap which occurred in Lagos yesterday is said to have claimed 11 lives with 4 more people yet to be found. The boat was said to have been carrying 15 passengers across a body of water in the FESTAC area of Lagos when it capsized. The incident is said to... Read More
by Holly Riordan They don’t have to be skilled in the martial arts in order to complete the ‘protector’ role. They just have to make you feel safe. If you’re stuck in an elevator with them, will you freak out, or will they cause you to calm down? If you’re snowed in by a storm,... Read More
by Paula Beaton I used to think that it was just women who got afraid of growing old alone. With so many of my friends in their 20’s and early 30’s getting married, it was always something at the back of my mind. It was only recently, when chatting with my boyfriend, that I realised... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Renowed Director of ‘V Monologues’ and Sefi Atta’s ‘Not my Affair’ returns with another production – HEAR WORD starring Taiwo Ajayi- Lycett, Joke Silva, Kate Henshaw, Bimbo Akintola, Iretiola Doyle and Kemi Lala Akindoju scheduled for May, 2014 at the Muson Centre, Lagos. HEAR WORD! is an exhilarating performance art production which... Read More