by Oge Okonkwo A tragic incident happened around Trade Fair area of Lagos, a 26-year-old lady was found dead after she was reported missing for three days. The deceased, Ijeoma Nwachukwu was last seen alive on Saturday, January 11. She was said to have told a staff of her aunt that she was going to... Read More
by Tracy Morin If you lack the bucks for the professional touch, set up a spa day at home: Pick up a sexy-smelling lotion or oil and read up on basic massage techniques to give each other almost-expert full-body massages by candlelight. 1. Stargaze: Few activities are as romantic as gazing up at the stars... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo 34-year old Sarah Wulchak has been one busy woman with a bulky record sheet of various crimes committed. From theft to trespass and battery, the jail house is like a second home to Wulchak as she has been trooping in and out of jail for the last 10 years after being arrested... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo D’banj got two pairs of the popular customized Giuseppe Zanotti shoes and the package was delivered by none other than the talented designer himself – Giuseppe Zanotti. The music superstar star who was obviously ecstatic about his new present took photos of himself and Mr. Zanotti with the caption: “It was real and it... Read More
by Oluwakemi Gbadamosi “It is not in the big things my friends, it’s in the seemingly little things we choose to ignore.” On the 20th of July 2012, as I turned on my television to watch the day’s news, I saw breaking news that made me stop to... Read More
by Akan Ido Nigeria’s ex-Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar today dropped the toga of a politician to join tens of thousands of others to watch London team, Arsenal play bitter rivals Fulham FC at the Emirates Stadium. Abubakar who joined the social media network, Twitter recently, was spotted wearing a Arsenal muffler. The former VP says he... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Under the aegis of ‘The Right Defense’, Nigerian gays and lesbians are staging a protest, daring President Goodluck Jonathan by demonstrating in Abuja. According to a statement, they are protesting against the anti-gay law which took effect on 7 January after the president’s assent. The anti-gay law has been criticized by a few... Read More
by Jaiye Gaskia So sex between consenting adults of the same sex attracts 14 year jail term; while rape of an adult woman or minor attracts 7 years or less; and looting of the treasury attracts plea bargaining! What arrant nonsense and hypocrisy! How can any right thinking human being justify this nonsense? Let us... Read More
by Femi Oyewole-Damilola …wakeup calls in life do toughen us up and stretches our tolerance and long-suffering capacity. The scriptures says that ‘’the trying of your faith worketh patience” If I had my child to raise over again I would do less correcting and more connecting I would do more hugging and less tugging... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo A 25-year-old school teacher, Nana Yaw Addo Larbi has been arrested by the police in Ghana for allegedly defiling a 5-year-old girl. According to the police, the suspect popularly called Sir Larbi was said to have defiled the pupil in the washroom of their school at Gbawe in Accra on Tuesday, January 14. The... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A cleric in Osun has been arrested by police in the state after it was alleged that he killed a fellow preacher. The accused, identified simply as Pastor Adepoju, is said to have murdered one Julius Olusoji Oguntoye, also a pastor, with a cutlass. Adepoju, who presides over a branch of the... Read More
by Akan Ido 100,000 Voices Telethon held at Koga studios, Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos and was broadcast live on Channels TV, EbonyLife TV and Beat FM today. The event saw celebrities lining up in large numbers to lend their voices to the project-driven platform to harness the energy of young Nigerians for practical efforts towards nation... Read More
by Jennifer Cohen Cleaning your house can be a drag. However, the good news is while you vacuum, you can work out your abs too. As you vacuum, concentrate on contracting your abs while pushing the vacuum back and forth. 1. Keep Yourself Hydrated With Plenty Of Fresh Water: It is essential that you give... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo 100,000 Voices Telethon held at Koga studios, Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos and was broadcast live on Channels TV, EbonyLife TV and Beat FM on 18, January, 2014 between 10am and 1pm. Celebrities arrived in their numbers to lend their voice to the project-driven platform to harness the offline and online energy of young... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi The news of media personality, Toke Makinwa’s wedding is still creating shock waves all over the country. People just can’t believe it! One minute she and long-time beau, Maje Ayida were fighting and she was talking about being fed up, next minute we see wedding photos. It is, however, obvious that Miss... Read More
by Gary Ross Cucumber juice contains a hormone which is needed by the cells of the pancreas for producing insulin which has been found to be beneficial to diabetic patients. 1.Quick pick me-up: Cucumbers are a good source of B vitamins. Put down your sodas and coffee and eat a cucumber slice. 2. Rehydrates body and... Read More
by Oke Efagene President Goodluck Jonathan, met with some of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors from the Noth-East geopolitical zone yesterday. The meeting was held barely 24 hours after the resignation of the party’s National Chairman, Bamanga Tukur, who is from the North-East zone of the country, where the party chairmanship seat is zoned... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Its no breaking news that singer/actress Cossy Orjiakor loves to stir up controversy especially on social media. This time, Orjiakor told her fans she was about to do some giveaways for February 14 and to win prizes, they must write “I love Cossy” on the cutest part of their bodies and send... Read More
We have to wonder when it became our culture imperative to marginalise, to victimise, to hate. To witch-hunt a particular section of the otherwise law-abiding population. This one came upon us like a mist, the kind that brings no good, settling gradually over the general populace. Did he or did he not? Confirmation, unfortunately, came... Read More
by Makida Moka That’s what fashion does. It’s hard, it’s tough, pays little in climes as ours, but always – always – it makes all things beautiful. Fantastically thought up. A premier concept in these parts, paving the way – of course – for copy-cats, like any random spare parts delay in one of those... Read More
by Akan Ido Artiste, Wizkid is enjoying the weekend and he wants you to see it. The Starboy posted this photo on his Instagram page hanging out with actress, Nadia Buari. He shared it with the caption “Me nd the bestie @iamnadiabuari waiting on our flight.” The talented artiste who is fresh off a sizzling relationship with Tani... Read More
by TNN Nine times out of ten, a night out involves a lot of walking. Clubhopping, bar-hopping, late-night treks to hunt for food to soak up all you drank, miles of wandering around as you’re so hammered and get yourself lost — all these situations require extensive footwork. 1. Wear comfortable shoes Nine times out... Read More
by Soyombo Ayomikun I see graduates from our ivory towers emerging fully baked Not as devilish souls longing to consume the ‘national cake’ Acts we’ve seen in some leaders who cut big chunks with knives of greed As if their ancestors alone baked the cake #Outside these shores someday As kings... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi Ever since Nigerian-Cameroonian singer, Dencia launched her “spot removal” range named “Whitenicious”, it has received a lot of attention. Many people think it’s just an undercover bleaching cream, especially due to the fact that it sold out in days and is touted to have changed the complexion of patrons in almost no... Read More
by Isi Esene Ex-NAFDAC boss, Dora Akunyili has denied reports that she is nursing an ailment in the United States saying she is there on a private visit. According to a statement released a few moments ago by Isaac Umunna, her Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, the report originally published by the Daily Independent “is... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Pastor Chris Okotie of the Household of God Church International Ministries, located in the Ikeja area of Lagos, has never been one to cower and hide. Despite attracting controversy due to his lifestyle and statements that many consider outrageous, the former musician has come out to explain his statement describing the Pope... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The controversial law criminalizing homosexuality and all its attendant acts which was recently signed in Nigeria has been generating controversy worldwide. Many Nigerians believe the law is in order, while a few disagree, however, the bulk of the international community is of the opinion that the law is unduly harsh and discriminatory.... Read More