‘Please deport us quickly’ – Nigerian detainees in India tell officials

by ‘Jola Sotubo A number of Nigerians being detained in India have protested against officials in the country for delaying their deportation process. The Nigerians, numbering about 20, caused a ruckus at the Trichy Central Prison where they were being held. The prisoners, who were locked up for their involvement in a fake money printing... Read More

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January 5, 2014

Blast from the past: Do you recognize any of these pastors? (LOOK)

by ‘Jola Sotubo Nigeria has become renowned for having some of the most powerful pastors in the world. However, these men of God also know what it means to start from the bottom as they had humble beginning themselves. Can you recognize them from the photos above and below?

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January 5, 2014

How I slept under the bridge in Lagos – Nollywood actor, Ramsey Nouah reveals

by Oke Efagene Famous Nollywood star and multi award-winning actor, Ramsey Nouah, is a household name in Nigeria and beyond due to his on screen charms and good looks. The actor who has many movies to his credit, rose to fame in the 90s with the popular TV series, Fortunes. Nouah, recently gave an insight... Read More

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January 5, 2014

So true, so false: Is Dino Melaye’s ‘new wife’ really a pastor’s daughter?

by Oge Okonkwo Wondering who the lady Dino Melaye introduced on social media as the ‘new Mrs. Melaye’? Well, the lady’s name is said to be Alero and she is the daughter of a pastor, though her father is late now. A follower on the social media site, Twitter was not amused with the manner... Read More

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January 5, 2014

“He struggled until he died”: This woman axed her husband to death for refusing her food

by Isi Esene The sleepy village of Ubiane Aviele, near Auchi in Edo State was thrown into confusion recently as 35-year-old Zenab Agbontine axed her husband to death for refusing to eat the food she prepared for him. Mrs. Agbontine, a mother of three children said her late husband, Egberise had expressed his intention to... Read More

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January 5, 2014

Comedian, Basketmouth’s rape joke goes viral, fans react with anger (TWEET, WATCH)

by Isi Esene Popular comedian, Basketmouth has been known to cross uncomfortable subject boundaries when it comes to making jokes but it appears the likable funny has taken it a bit too far when he posted a joke on Facebook about rape. On the post which he has since deleted, the comedian attempted to make... Read More

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January 5, 2014

Aww, how cute: Celebrity stylist, Toyin Lawani shares ADORABLE photos of her new baby (LOOK)

by Oge Okonkwo CEO of Tiannahstyling, Toyin Lawani was discharged from the hospital yesterday after giving birth to her son in January 1. The fashionista shared photos of the newest addition to her family as they were leaving the hospital. More photos:

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January 5, 2014

How I charm people to steal their money – Suspect (PICTURED)

by Isi Esene The Rivers State Special Anti-Robbery Squad had arrested Wale Akinola, a 35-year-old man who specializes in stealing money from bus passengers in the city of Port Harcourt. Akinola, who was arrested in a hotel said he does not use guns in his operation but instead uses charms in carrying out his operation.... Read More

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January 5, 2014

Tunde Fagbenle: Why Jonathan will not run in 2015

by Tunde Fagbenle I project that both Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and Dr. Kayode Fayemi would be re-elected for their second term in office as governors of their states of Osun and Ekiti respectively in the governorship elections taking place this year. And the projection is not based on some “pulpit vision” but on evidence of... Read More

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January 5, 2014

Reno Omokri: APC, Tinubu’s lies & the facts that prove them wrong

by Reno Omokri Over the past year, as if choreographed, APC leaders have talked about 2015 in terms of doom, soaking people in blood, civil war, destruction and such militant language. Politicians ought to think in terms of welfare for the people not warfare for them. Talks of blood/war in 2015 are a result of poverty... Read More

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January 5, 2014

Femi Aribisala: Be careful, God cannot be trusted to fulfil your dreams

by Femi Aribisala God cannot be trusted to fulfil our dreams. He cannot be trusted to fulfil our purposes. The fact that you want a car does not mean you can trust God to get one for you. God can only be trusted to fulfil his promises. He cannot be trusted to fulfil our agendas.... Read More

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January 5, 2014

Sonala Olumhense: The hypocrisy and arrogance of Nigerian leaders

by Sonala Olumhense Nonetheless, Nigeria leader Goodluck Jonathan appeared to have connected the dots. On August 16, six weeks after Obama’s soccer exploits at Tanzania’s Umbungo Symbion Power Plant, Jessica appeared at the presidential villa in Abuja to present her invention to Jonathan. And then there was Jonathan, complete with his black hat, juggling the... Read More

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January 5, 2014

Simon Kolawole: Rethinking the mistake of 1914

by Simon Kolawole But what was the “Mistake of 1914”? Was it the fact or the act of amalgamation? Those who blame the “fact of amalgamation” say there should never have been a Nigeria, that Nigeria is a fraud, that the various ethnic groups had nothing in common and that Nigeria is just a colonial... Read More

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January 5, 2014

Opinion: What the coming of the APC really means for Nigeria

by Nasiru Suwaid What I am implying here is that anything that replaces the ruling party in Nigeria will not be a good substituting an evil but the classic realism of a lesser evil taking over from a stale opponent. This is the end of the year period, it is also the beginning of a... Read More

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January 5, 2014

Sniper list: Pres. Jonathan wants to kill us – Buhari, Amaechi, others cry out

by Akintomiwa Agbaje The controversy over the existence or otherwise of a sniper list which the government intends to use in annihilating its political opponents continues to draw reactions. Members of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) including the party leader. Bisi Akande, Nasir el-Rufai, Rivers governor, Rotimi Amaechi and others have cried out saying their lives... Read More

January 5, 2014

Look at me now: Nollywood actor, Mike Ezuruonye shares cool new photos

by Oke Efagene Handsome Nollywood actor, Mike Ezuruonye, who is known for his excellent interpretation of movie roles (and good looks) is out with hot new photos. The married actor and father of one, who is currently holidaying in Canada looks quite dapper in these new shots. He is pictured with Nigerian rapper, Ice Prince,... Read More

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January 5, 2014

Jonathan’s achievements are historic – Abati opens up, blasts Nigerian media

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Dr. Reuben Abati, the Special Adviser to the President Goodluck Jonathan on Media and Publicity, has again shielded lashed out at his principal’s critics saying former President Olusegun Obasanjo “left Nigeria in darkness after his tenure”. Abati said this while speaking to newsmen saying the media as presently constituted is in the... Read More

January 5, 2014

‘He’s on his own’: We did not endorse Kwankwaso as APC leader – Shekarau warns

by Oke Efagene The Shekarau faction of the defunct All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) in Kano has dissociated itself from endorsing Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso as leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. This endorsement was reportedly made by former presidential candidate of the defunct National Republican Convention (NRC), Bashir Othman Tofa, state... Read More

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January 5, 2014

Terrible: Secondary school student, 2 other women arrested for buying newborn baby

by Oke Efagene The Niger State Police Command has apprehended three women identified as Rehab Stella Abuchalem, Madam Stella and Favour Anayo, in Mokwa area of the state for allegedly buying and selling a new born baby. It was gathered that Abuchalem confessed to the police that one of her sisters, Madam Stella, from Imo... Read More

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January 5, 2014

PDP crisis: VP Namadi Sambo’s job threatened by mass defection

by Akintomiwa Agbaje As preparations for the 2015 elections gather momentum, the mass exodus of members from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) threatenn the job of Vice President, Namadi Sambo. This is as a result of moves made by the president’s men to enlist the support of two former governors, Attahiru Bafarawa (Sokoto) and Ibrahim... Read More

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January 5, 2014

PDP members protest ‘imposition’ of LG chairman in Adamawa

by Oke Efagene Several members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Michika local government area of Adamawa State, yesterday protested what they claimed to be an imposition of party chairman for the area on them. This was stated in a protest letter delivered by the spokesman of the group, Sabo Garta, at the state... Read More

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January 4, 2014

Why I was arrested – Rivers lawmaker, Chidi Lloyd

by Oge Okonkwo Embattled Rivers lawmaker, Chidi Lloyd who was arrested by operatives of the police force in the state has described the allegations of double murder against him as another political attempt to destroy him. Llyod speaking to Nigerian Tribune through his counsel, Emenike Ebete, on Friday, said the story had been twisted by the... Read More

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January 4, 2014

APC Tsunami: Save PDP in North West, Sambo begs Na’Abba, 4 ex-govs

by Oke Efagene Vice-President Namadi Sambo, has relocated to Kaduna State for the past 3 days to meet with Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders in the North West, in a bid to save the party from losing to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The move by Sambo was as a result of the erosion of... Read More

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January 4, 2014

Opinion: Dear future wifey, I hope you’ll stay a virgin for me

by Oluwatosin Fatoyinbo Wifey! I hope you don’t use excessive make-up because i am such a fan of the natural not the ‘pow-tural’. Feel free to make yourself up, and all you ladies too, but do be moderate. If you have been using excessive make up before now, please, it’s time to change your ways.... Read More

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January 4, 2014

Sen. Nenadi Usman’s husband ‘in critical condition after violent clash in Kaduna’

by Oke Efagene A traditional ruler in Kaduna State and husband of a serving senator, Sa’ad Usman, is lying critically ill in an undisclosed hospital, following injuries he sustained in a clash between Fulani herdsmen and Gbagyi farmers in the state. The clash had reportedly taken place in Jere town, of Kagarko Local Government area... Read More

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January 4, 2014

Why I stripped off in new videos – Beyonce opens up (PHOTOS)

by Oke Efagene Super sexy diva, Beyonce Knowles, wowed the world when she snapped back in shape almost immediately after giving birth to her first child, Blue Ivy, nearly 2 years ago. The multi-award winning singer has revealed that after losing 65lbs post-pregnancy weight, she was inspired to strip off and flaunt her curves in... Read More

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January 4, 2014

She’s all grown up: Michael Jackson’s daughter shares swimsuit photos (LOOK)

by Oke Efagene Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris Jackson, seems to be back to her chirpy self after a difficult year, if her recent photos are anything to go by. The 15-year-old appears to have been inspired by the tropical adventure as she shared snapshots of herself in a swimsuit, during her Christmas holiday in Hawaii... Read More

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January 4, 2014

‘He shouted at the governor’: Showdown between Amaechi & Rivers CP over lawmaker, Chidi Lloyd’s arrest

by Oke Efagene The Rivers State government has denied allegations by the police that the Majority Leader of the House of Assembly, Chidi Lloyd was arrested on his way to fly in the same private jet with Governor Amaechi. Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Dave Iyofor, issued a press statement yesterday, stating that Lloyd... Read More

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January 4, 2014

“We will never accept the leadership”: Crisis looms in APC over power sharing

by Akintomiwa Agbaje A crisis storm is about to hit the All Progressives Congress over power sharing and control plan. Though its acceptability within the country’s political circle is plunging through the roofs with the recent mass exodus in Katsina of over 2300 PDP members, there are revelations that show that the five defected governors are locked... Read More

January 4, 2014

Opinion: Why ASUU should not be deceived by the silence of students

by Adeshina Afolayan As students in the early 90s, we had that perception that our teachers were sacrificing our future on the altar of monetary advancement. Some decades after, it reflects badly on us and our sense of creative confrontation that the public and the students still hang on to such perception. Please let nobody... Read More

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‘Please deport us quickly’ – Nigerian detainees in India tell officials

Blast from the past: Do you recognize any of these pastors? (LOOK)

How I slept under the bridge in Lagos – Nollywood actor, Ramsey Nouah reveals

So true, so false: Is Dino Melaye’s ‘new wife’ really a pastor’s daughter?

“He struggled until he died”: This woman axed her husband to death for refusing her food

Comedian, Basketmouth’s rape joke goes viral, fans react with anger (TWEET, WATCH)

Aww, how cute: Celebrity stylist, Toyin Lawani shares ADORABLE photos of her new baby (LOOK)

How I charm people to steal their money – Suspect (PICTURED)

Tunde Fagbenle: Why Jonathan will not run in 2015

Reno Omokri: APC, Tinubu’s lies & the facts that prove them wrong

Femi Aribisala: Be careful, God cannot be trusted to fulfil your dreams

Sonala Olumhense: The hypocrisy and arrogance of Nigerian leaders

Simon Kolawole: Rethinking the mistake of 1914

Opinion: What the coming of the APC really means for Nigeria

Sniper list: Pres. Jonathan wants to kill us – Buhari, Amaechi, others cry out

Look at me now: Nollywood actor, Mike Ezuruonye shares cool new photos

Jonathan’s achievements are historic – Abati opens up, blasts Nigerian media

‘He’s on his own’: We did not endorse Kwankwaso as APC leader – Shekarau warns

Terrible: Secondary school student, 2 other women arrested for buying newborn baby

PDP crisis: VP Namadi Sambo’s job threatened by mass defection

PDP members protest ‘imposition’ of LG chairman in Adamawa

Why I was arrested – Rivers lawmaker, Chidi Lloyd

APC Tsunami: Save PDP in North West, Sambo begs Na’Abba, 4 ex-govs

Opinion: Dear future wifey, I hope you’ll stay a virgin for me

Sen. Nenadi Usman’s husband ‘in critical condition after violent clash in Kaduna’

Why I stripped off in new videos – Beyonce opens up (PHOTOS)

She’s all grown up: Michael Jackson’s daughter shares swimsuit photos (LOOK)

‘He shouted at the governor’: Showdown between Amaechi & Rivers CP over lawmaker, Chidi Lloyd’s arrest

“We will never accept the leadership”: Crisis looms in APC over power sharing

Opinion: Why ASUU should not be deceived by the silence of students

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