Stranger than fiction: How 2 brothers died after sleeping with uncles’ wives in Oyo (PICTURED)

by ‘Jola Sotubo Two brothers in Oyo are said to have died after sleeping with women who had the traditional Yoruba ‘juju’ called ‘Magun’ placed on them. Kunmi and Adeniyi Adetokun, died within three days of each other after each having sexual relations with the wife of an uncle. One uncle, Segun Oyetade, is said... Read More

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January 25, 2014

Opinion: Mr President, it’s never too late to make a difference

by Olufemi Osho Mr. President, while on my part I have resolved to turn a new leaf in my attitude toward you, I believe it is not too late for you to begin to right every wrong, within your power, in Nigeria. Dear Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, It is my utmost honour and privilege to... Read More

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January 25, 2014

Gimba Kakanda: Make no mistakes, #GenVoices is not #OccupyNigeria

by Gimba Kakanda So GenVoices is to end that tradition that reduces the youths to mere aides. We deserve more, more presence as substantial and influential leaders, not as adjunct and inconsequential servants. I’m happy that I was not a distant witness of Generational Voices. Having been closely involved, and in a deep thought, I... Read More

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January 25, 2014

Perry Brimah: Jonathan and his third term ambition

by Perry Brimah The result of OBJ’s desperation to stay in Aso rock a third time is history. Yar’adua was unable to rule for a great part of his term, died in office and predictably, Jonathan, a candidate who would never have been selected or victorious in becoming president per normal course, became Nigeria’s president.... Read More

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January 25, 2014

Money laundering: Why Ibori will complete his prison term in the UK

by ‘Jola Sotubo The impending prisoner exchange scheme to be embarked upon between the United Kingdom and Nigeria might not involve former Governor of Delta, James Ibori. There are strong indications that Mr. Ibori, who is serving jail time after being found guilty of money laundering, will complete his sentence in the UK. It is... Read More

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January 25, 2014

Terrible: 2 teenage armed robbers arrested by police in Cross River (PICTURED)

by ‘Jola Sotubo The activities of a robbery gang comprising two teenagers and one man in his twenties have been quashed by police in Cross River. Edem Bassey Effiong, 18, Emmanuel Nkalu 19 and Aliyu Umaru 21,were said to have formed the habit of donning army camouflage while carrying out their illicit acts. The trio... Read More

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January 25, 2014

Dele Momodu: A tale of 3 political parties

by Dele Momodu Since we cannot import saints from heaven, we would have to manage the ill-assorted bunch that comprise the opposition which we have on parade at this difficult moment. Fellow Nigerians, please, permit me to share my views with you on why it is easy for bad politicians and incompetent leaders to thrive... Read More

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January 25, 2014

OMG! Giant snake found by residents of riverside community in Lagos (PHOTOS)

by ‘Jola Sotubo Some male residents of a Lagos community yesterday made a startling discovery in one of the rivers in the area. The young men found an enormous python-like snake in the Majidun River in the Ikorodu area of the state. They managed to kill it and they put it on display at... Read More

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