by Akan Ido Details have emerged on how Newswatch Deputy Editor, Toyin Obadina was shot late Friday night and later did on Saturday. The hardworking gentleman was said to have arrived Ikorodu around 12 midnight after leaving the office late on Friday. He reportedly used an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) to withdraw money which according... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi The recent song released by Dr. Sid featuring Don Jazzy has been making impact on the airwaves and now even on Instagram. [READ: Before meets after: SEE singer, Tiwa Savage long before she became Mrs. Balogun] The crew of MAVIN have started a trend with Dr. Sid, Tiwa Savage and even the... Read More
by Akan Ido Hollywood actor, Philip Seymour Hoffman, 46, was found dead today in a New York City apartment of an apparent drug overdose. Reports from TMZ indicate that authorities found a needle in his arm. The real cause of his death is still being investigated. The actor had reportedly struggled with drug problems recently checking... Read More
by Adeola Balogun The recent announcement that the 2015 general elections would hold on February 14, Valentine’s day, caused an uproar in the country. A lot of people felt that the date wasn’t suitable and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was under attack over it. However, the Chairman of INEC, Attahiru Jega, has set... Read More
by Adeola Balogun It is the custom at the beginning of every year for leaders of Christian congregations to make prophecies to guide their members throughout the year. Perhaps the most popular, and most anticipated, of these are the prophecies made by the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Enoch Adeboye. Every... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo After widespread consultation and speculation, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has finally left the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). [READ: Why I am decamping to the APC – Atiku opens up] Atiku made the official announcement today and highlighted his disappointment in the PDP and the path the... Read More
by Tony Obi Now you have seen the photo it’s nothing to be worried about. This was way back in 2004 before Judith Opara metamorphosed into Afrocandy. This was a love scene between her and popular actor, Mike Ezuruonye before all the nudity came to the fore. Who knew Afrocandy, no Judith could be this... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi A man in Brazil who broke into a shopping mall was caught on security cameras attempting to have sex with a mannequin. The thief is said to have stolen a wide variety of things before turning his attention to the female dummy. He then kissed its breasts and performed a sex act... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo A dying man’s wish to bury him astride his beloved bike had been fulfilled by his family members. 82-year old Billy Stanley who died on Sunday was dressed in his favorite leather and sunglasses, sitting on top his 1967 Electra Glide cruiser, a Harley Davidson for his journey home. Stanley who died from... Read More
by Adeolu Ademoyo On the contrary Hamzat Al Mustapha has not shown that he has any moral agency that will make him admit his errors and those of his dictator-boss –General Sani Abacha. Therefore, he has not asked for forgiveness from Nigerians. Rather backed by the Nigerian state under President Jonathan he carries on with... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo A doctor has recorded the moment he delivered a baby inside an intact amniotic sac. The photo was taken by Obstetrician , Aris Tsigris after he delivered a baby through caesarean section. He uploaded the photo on Facebook. According to the doctor, because the sac had had not been punctured, the baby did not... Read More
by Isi Esene Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has finally made his move out of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party to join the opposition All Progressives Congress. With this decision Atiku is joining ex-PDP governors including Rivers governor, Rotimi Amaechi in cross-carpeting to the APC which is swelling in its rank daily. Read Atiku’s statement... Read More
by Akan Ido Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who has for long hinted about exiting thee ruling Peoples Democratic Party has finally made his decision to decamp to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Abubakar tweeted about his formal exit some moments ago saying the country “needs leadership focused on our people.” See the tweet below:... Read More
by Akan Ido Just like her MAVIN counterpart, Dr. Sid, Tiwa Savage has released her own way-back-when photo on Instagram looking all innocent and dream-eyed. Savage who recently got married to the love of her life Tunji ‘TeeBillz’ Balogun wore a white dress looking straight into the camera with the confidence she has come to be... Read More
by Tony Obi This white lady obviously has a thing for big behinds which explains her excitement over the famous backside of Nollywood actress, Halimat Abubakar. Abubakar shared this photo with her fans on Instagram with her facing the wall showing off her curves while another woman was starring wide-eyed at how bootylicious she is.... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Lagos to arrest drivers, conductors over documentation A warning has been issued by the Lagos State Government on Saturday, that it would begin o impound commercial vehicles and arrest drivers and conductors yet to register with it. This was included in a statement signed by the Asst. Director (Press and Public Relations), Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, Sina Thorpe. The statement was... Read More
by Femi Fani-Kayode A woman can heave and moan in the throes of orgasmic passion, yet deep down she feels nothing at all but pity and contempt for the lover that she is deceiving. Women are a precious gift from God but there are some things that all men need to know. Women are by... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Eku Edewor is bubbly and full of good cheer. Considered one of the most recognisable faces on television, she is also one of the busiest. In 2013, Edewor made a splash on the big screen when she debuted in the romantic comedy ‘Flower girl’. In December she produced the adaptation of the... Read More
by Femi Aribisala At these prayer-meetings, you are likely to see “ogbologbo” Christians firing “return-to-sender missiles” with great alacrity. They might shout with “holy anger:” “Let my killer begin to kill himself now, in Jesus’ name.” Or they might make a decree: “I command the baptism of madness to fall on my stubborn enemies, in... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche At the beginning of every year, the American music industry gathers to honour in a special way, the year that was. Stars are born, careers are revived, legends are crowned and a few duds are rewarded. Welcome to the Grammys. But of recent, the annual televised show has been less about rewarding... Read More
by Soyombo Ayomikun We don’t want a gathering of vultures Devoid of passions or dreams We don’t want an assembly Of souls infested by greed At our National Confab 1.A solemn gathering Of minds burning for change Both young and old Seeking to light the path into tomorrow... Read More
by Sonala Olumhense The man fights the wrong war. It is a shame that in a democracy, his professional constituency is sadly disrespected by ordinary soldiers in a public event despite his presence at the scene of the crime but his only comment is to continue the normal regime of denials following another Jonathan gaffe. ... Read More
by Adeola Balogun A trader in Oyo has been arrested and arraigned after reports that he killed a popular street urchin aka ‘area boy’. 24-year-old Tunde Azeez, a generator salesman was accused of and charged with the murder of one Kazeem Lawal. The incident occurred in the Ogunpa area of Ibadan, the state capital, after... Read More
by Amir Abdulazeez I know of people who stopped patronizing the services of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) during the military regimes, only to later change their minds and find it the same if not worse under the civilians. The military will oppress everyone, but the politicians will select those to oppress. One of the... Read More
by Adeola Balogun A woman who was robbed and raped by members of a 7-man gang has discussed her ordeal at the hands of her attackers. Six members of the gang, which specialized in luring victims through social media, have been apprehended by the police in Ogun. Opeyemi Abisola (28), Nnamdi Sunday (24), Tunde Adewumi,... Read More
by Kayode Badmus This bill however confirmed my fears that it was a political tool of witch-hunting when in Part V, Section four, it was prescribed that “the Office of the National Security Adviser shall be the co-coordinating body for all security and enforcement agencies”. Now the Ogundamisis, Omojuwas and El-Rufais of this world should... Read More
by Tunde Fagbenle Having worsted all political adversaries along the way to becoming the state’s governor, Ogbeni has thrown himself at the job with so much zeal, passion, and vision such as the state has never before seen. Because of his ascetic lifestyle, he seems to embody those lines of Awo’s self-assessment of leadership quoted... Read More
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by ‘Jola Sotubo Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), yesterday apprehended a man found in possession of 107 Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards. The 36-year-old man was also found with two passports, one Nigerian, one Turkish, bearing different names. He was arrested during a routine search on passengers aboard a Turkish Airlines... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo One member of a gang believed to be responsible for the deaths of an entire family in Kaduna has been arrested. The attack was carried out in Manchok community in the Kaura Local Government Area of the state by suspected Fulani herdsmen. The unidentified suspect was apprehended by the community’s youth, after... Read More