by Enenim Ubon APC,PDP or any other party is NOT Nigeria’s problem, the individuals therein are. We should “look(well) before we leap” and avoid taking sides blindly. Nigeria’s return to democracy in 1999 came with a lot of expectations from the citizens who believed things would change and they will have a better experience of... Read More
by Oke Efagene The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has granted bail to the Kano State House of Assembly speaker, Gambo Sallau, and other principal officers of the Assembly who were arrested on Monday. The lawmakers were arrested over the review of the state’s 2013 supplementary budget in December to N28 billion. [READ: BREAKING: EFCC arrests... Read More
by Somefun Oluwasegun So stop your foolishness. Stop these religious jargons. Are you a pastor, a church leader, a member, a worker, chorister, usher or do you belong to any part of the complex anatomy of the Christian church in any way? Quit your error. Stop deceiving yourself and others. Focus your energies on... Read More
by Demola Rewaju When the pastor made the call for anyone who objected to our union to speak up or keep silent forever, I held my breath and tried not to fix my glare on anyone who could object…. I had always known I could marry her but like that joke about women looking for... Read More
by Samuel Chiaba So why is Baba throwing stones when it’s obvious that he is also living in a glass house? Why instigate a war you fought and failed to win before passing it on to Jonathan As a child, I heard stories about our leaders; stories about how they embezzle public funds, and of... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The former Primate of the Anglican Church of Nigeria, Peter Akinola has been rescued from his kidnappers. Akinola was abducted yesterday in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun, while attending to matters relating to his charity organization. The cleric and his driver were both rescued alive close to Nigeria’s border with neighbouring Benin... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Mr. Sesan Ogunro (Snr), father to BeatFM On Air Personality, Fade and music video director, Sesan (Jnr), was shot by armed robbers on Sunday December 22 and died of his injuries the next day. Mr. Ogunro was returning from a church Carol service when he was attacked by the yet unidentified gunmen.... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A man in Lagos has been arrested and taken before a court for assaulting his friend in a beer parlour. Chidi Osuagwu, 31, is alleged to have bitten off the lip of one Sunday Adebayo, his friend, after the latter teased him for refusing to buy a bottle of beer. Osuagwu was... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The trial has begun in the case of a Gambian chef which allegedly caused President Goodluck Jonathan to go through a bout of food poisoning after serving him contaminated food. President Jonathan stayed at Coco Ocean, a five star hotel, during a 2-day state visit last month and was said to have... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi A fun fest went sour in Benue at the weekend when unknown hoodlums disrupted the performance of musician, Terry G. The star was thrilling fans at the IBB Square in Makurdi, the state capital, when some thugs began to throw things at him and later brandished sharp objects in an attempt to... Read More
by Oke Efagene The government of Katsina State has awarded a contract worth N400 million for the building of Examination hall at the Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA). This development was made known by Haruna Jani, the Special Adviser to Katsina Governor, Ibrahim Shema, on Higher Education. During a press conference, Jani said the hall would... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi American rapper, Wale was in Nigeria recently and he spent a while in the country exploring his roots. He time with his family in Nigeria as well as with musicians in the country. The star was also interviewed on music channel MTV Base by VJ, Ehiz and he spoke about his stay... Read More
It is no secret that American Idol alum Jennifer Hudson has lost some weight since she was first in the spotlight in 2004 on Idol. She has become an advocate for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, especially after the birth of her son, David Otunga Jr., in 2009. She recently posted photos on Instagram and it... Read More
by Chisom Ukaegbu The much awaited album by alternative music artiste, Blackmagic, ”Blackmagic v2.0” has finally dropped. The 18 track album has been widely anticipated since the release of 4 of his singles ” Repete” ”Body” ”Africa” & ”Confam” which has all received massive airplay since when it dropped. The production quality of the album... Read More
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Kaduna is the home state of Vice President Namadi Sambo. A former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Kaduna, Yaro Makama, was among the dozens of party members who decamped to the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Tuesday. Seven serving members of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, and four former commissioners also left the ruling party for the opposition APC.... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo A couple Tope Akinlabi and Mulikat Akinlabi are currently fighting for their health after they were bathed with acid by some yet-to-be-identified people. Sources say Akinlabi and his wife were returning home from work on Monday, December 16 at about 7pm when the incident occurred. Akinlabi and his wife were going home... Read More
by Odia Ofiemun Festus Iyayi made up his mind quite early, and had the spine to stand up for his beliefs, and to decide on whose side he was going to play. He chose to stand with the people, their interests, their future. Everyone who has encountered Festus Iyayi can attest to it that, to... Read More
by Akan Ido There are indications that the retired Primate of the Anglican Church , Peter Jasper Akinola has been kidnapped. Akinola, one of the most revered Christian leaders in recent times was said to have been abducted by gunmen alongside his driver in Ogun State. The circumstances surrounding his kidnap is yet unclear but... Read More
An assistant pastor at Celestial Church of Christ leads the congregation in a bout of “deliverance”—prayer against spiritual attacks. Marcus Chukwu was having a hard time coming to terms with the idea that he should refrain from evangelizing to a patient on his deathbed. “Religion is always effective, when the patient gets to the end... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Footballer Obafemi Martins is at it again with his rather flamboyant Instagram updates. It wasn’t too long ago the soccer star updated his page with luxury photos from a Rolex watch and designer shoes to customised chairs, luxe bags and sunglasses. Now Martins has taken it to another level uploading photos of his posh... Read More
Man’s best friend bid farewell to his bedridden owner, who is expected to succumb to cancer in the coming days. Last week doctors told Mike Petrosino that they used all the arrows in their quiver for the battle the young man has waged against cancer since April 2004, two months before his 14th birthday. He... Read More
by Oke Efagene The Edo State Commissioner of Police, Foluso Adebanjo, has been threatened with a jail term for court contempt if the commissioner fails to appear before the court on December 31 to explain why the court orders were disobeyed. The case was presided over by Chief Magistrate Grade 1, F.E.N. Igbinosa, at a... Read More
by Oke Efagene A pastor, Victor Osakwe, has been arraigned at the Asaba Magistrate Court, by the Delta State Police Command for allegedly defrauding unsuspecting victims of over N20 million. The Acting Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, Charles Muka, told newsmen in Asaba that the pastor defrauded over 20 people of both property... Read More
by Okey Ndibe Odds are that Iyabo Obasanjo is at peace with herself, after pouring out her soul. No question, she must have her faults, perhaps even grievous ones, but her letter was an act of courage. And when historians reckon up Obasanjo the man and public figure, they will be grateful for this daughter’s... Read More
by Sonala Olumhense Many people have written to, and about, Obasanjo over the years. I do not think he has read any of them. Iyabo’s is different and epochal because we know he has read it, and that for perhaps the first time in his long life, that he has winced in pain, if not... Read More
I didn’t know impregnating your biological daughter was illegal in South Carolina, especially having visited the state and figuring it was a rite of passage, but apparently it is. I also learned that, in some situations, the punishment for raping your daughter and getting her pregnant is less than had you been strolling down a South Carolina street smoking a joint. Fred Lee... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu New reports have revealed that the plane incident which occurred at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport on December 4 involving a Saudi Arabian plane was carrying 5 set of bulletproof cars weighing 58 tonnes and another set of five bullet proof cars weighing 42 tonnes. The breakdown of the plane at about 9.19 pm... Read More