December 8, 2013

Queen Elizabeth will be absent at Mandela’s funeral, 140 heads of state to attend

The Queen will not attend Nelson Mandela’s funeral after being advised to scale back on long haul travel, it has been reported. Instead Prince Charles will represent the British monarchy at the memorial events in South Africa commemorating the Nobel Peace Prize-winner’s life. The Queen, meanwhile, is expected to pay tribute to the revered statesman... Read More

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December 8, 2013

Classy or Trashy? Karen Igho, Beverly Naya and Rukky Sanda’s black dresses on the red carpet (LOOK)

by Oge Okonkwo The red carpet at the Africa magic 10th year anniversary had lots of celebrities looking their best for the red carpet. Opting for the black number were celebrities like ex-BBA winner Karen Igho, actresses Beverly Naya and Rukky Sanda. Rukky Sanda made her black frock special by donning the Gothic look all the... Read More

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December 8, 2013

24-year-old man impregnated his sister in Calabar

by Oge Okonkwo A 24-year-old man, Ndifreke Uko was said to have impregnated his younger sister, Otobong Uko. The unfortunate incident which occurred at Ikang Etta Street in Calabar , the Cross River State capital, has left residents to wonder why the two siblings will engage in such an abominable act. Otobong Narrated her ordeal saying:... Read More

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December 8, 2013

Tonto Dikeh has a Sunday message for you (LOOK)

by Tutu Akinlabi Tonto Dikeh has earned the reputation of a bad girl; with her penchant for huge tattoos and her recent marijuana picture escapade, it’s no wonder. However, even the controversial actress knows that you have to give honour to whom it is due. Tonto shared some photos via Instagram and captioned them “Happy... Read More

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December 8, 2013

Musical warriors: Who rocked the ‘camo’ trend- Wizkid, Davido or Chidinma? (LOOK)

by Tutu Akinlabi Musicians Chidinma, Wizkid and Davido are all warriors on the microphone. They also decided to get geared up like soldiers by rocking the very popular camouflage print. All of them look positively fierce in their outfits which coincidently all teamed up with white trainers but who do you think rocked it best?

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December 8, 2013

HILARIOUS: Soldiers dressed as grandmothers for an undercover operation (LOOK)

These soldiers dressed as GRANNIES and had their legs waxed and hands manicured for an undercover training mission. Nobody raised an eyebrow as Riflemen Jordan Bryce and Chris Edwards mingled with shoppers unaware of their secret identities. The deception was part of a training exercise designed to make the soldiers think on their feet. They... Read More

December 8, 2013

“His cocaine is 1st grade from Colombia”: Top 10 reactions to Doyin Okupe’s ‘GEJ is our Mandela’ statement (READ)

by ‘Jola Sotubo The Senior Special Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan on Public Affairs, Doyin Okupe has been criticized over a statement he reportedly made comparing President Jonathan to the recently deceased South African icon, Nelson Mandela. Dr. Okupe was reported to have declared during an interview on Africa Independent Television that “the only one... Read More

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December 8, 2013

“PDP is still the party to beat” – President Jonathan

by Oke Efagene Nigeria President, Goodluck Jonathan has shown his confidence in the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) despite the defection of some governors to the opposition party. He said that the defection of 5 G-7 governors to the All Progressives Congress (APC), will not affect the PDP at all as he believes that the... Read More

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December 8, 2013

A rejoinder: On Garba Shehu’s garble of misinformation about the EFCC, by Wilson Uwujaren

by Wilson Uwujaren Several things make this article a put off. First, it baffles me why so called columnists can’t see things from outside the narrow prism of politics and nepotism. Second, how the presidency and the PDP turned the EFCC into a machete that slit the throats of the opposition remains a mystery. Shehu... Read More

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December 8, 2013

Opinion: How to tackle the mirage of uninterrupted power supply in Nigeria

by Abah John Abah With the present set up, the dream of uninterrupted power is still very hazy. A lot is expected from the new owners if their capacity to deliver should not be called to question. They better shape up and turn things around. For almost two years, I have been paying between 5,000... Read More

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December 8, 2013

Opinion: Nelson Mandela – Only the deep can call the deep

by Adeolu Ademoyo Yes, it is good that you declared three-day mourning period for Mandela in Nigeria. Will it not be a good way to honor Mandela’s memory if the one who declared a three day mourning in Nigeria also declare at least one-day war against corruption, against the un-ethical in our lives-just in memory... Read More

December 8, 2013

Opinion: Did you know ASUP is on strike too? I bet you didn’t

by Awosika Omowumi The neglect of the Federal Government towards the ongoing ASUP strike really shows the importance of Polytechnic Education in Nigeria. It is so true that they have labelled it 2nd rate version, 2nd to the so called Great Universities and the Polytechnic Students have chosen to be silent and “Dumb” about it.... Read More

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December 8, 2013

Backstage perks! Jordin Sparks towels down her sweat-soaked shirtless boyfriend Jason DeRulo after KIIS FM’s Jingle Ball (PHOTOS)

Thousands of fans would give their left foot for a chance to hang backstage with Jason DeRulo. And on Friday night, the impeccably well-built singer’s girlfriend Jordin Sparks got to go one step further and wipe down his sweaty, toned abs with a towel immediately after he stormed the stage for KIIS FM’s Jingle Bells... Read More

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December 8, 2013

Legging It: Actresses Funke Akindele and Ini Edo strike a pose in shorts on movie set (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu While working on a movie set recently, Nollywood actresses, Funke Akindele and Ini Edo took some time out to pose for the camera. The leading ladies were wearing nice pairs of shorts and matching sun glasses. While Funke opted for a denim look, Ini went rouge in camouflage. We wonder is this... Read More

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December 8, 2013

Album review: No higher aspirations for Solid Star’s ‘Grace and glory’

by Wilfred Okiche There is one fleeting moment in ‘Grace and glory’, Solid Star’s unnecessarily long second album which a good number of music heads had hoped will be a thrilling session. It occurs in ‘Halle’, a vocoder assisted mid tempo run through of his struggles as an up and comer. Solid Star’s tentative vocal... Read More

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December 8, 2013

What fashion has joined together… Footballer Joseph Yobo & gorgoeus wife Adaeze always compliment each other’s style (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu Adaeze Yobo, former Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, and step-daughter of former football player John Fashanu is a style queen and her king is no other than Nigerian football star Joseph Yobo. Together, they make a dynamic fashion duo and their fashion combination can easily act as an inspiration to other aspiring power... Read More

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December 8, 2013

Sexiest man of the year? Actor Gbenro Ajibade does strike a convincing semi-nude pose (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu The last time we saw Tinsel actor, Gbenro Ajibade, he was fooling around on set giving the camera some very camp poses with his other Tinsel cast members. Fast forward to now and he’s transformed into a topless Hercu-more rather than Hercu-les (Hercules) with very little fabric to cover his modesty. The photo... Read More

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December 8, 2013

OJB makes it back home just in time for Christmas after successful kidney transplant in India

by Chi Ibe Nigerian singer/producer OJB Jezreel is now back in Nigeria, new report claims. After two months in India where he underwent a successful kidney transplant, he returned to Nigeria a few days ago. Immediately after the surgery, OJB had released a thank you note to Nigerians for their support. [READ: “I am officially... Read More

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December 8, 2013

Opinion: What is customer experience?

by Oyefeso Oluwafemi For companies to effectively leverage on the Customer Experience there must be a high degree of engagement between the company and its employees, with open communication and feedback across various ranks, titles and departments, with the aim of improving the employees’ attitude towards the customer. Simply put, Customer Experience is about the... Read More

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December 8, 2013

Jonathan supports ‘Africa Stand-By force’ for peace keeping

by Oke Efagene On Saturday, President Goodluck Jonathan disclosed in Paris that the federal government would throw its weight behind the formation of Africa Stand-by Force. The initiative was created in order to take control of crises situation in Africa. Jonathan believes that the formation of the specialised force to take control of the security... Read More

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December 8, 2013

#NelsonMandela: He stayed in power for (just) one term… which is un-African – IBB

by Oge Okonkwo Former military president, Ibrahim Babangida believes that the world may have to wait a century to have a leader just like the recently departed Nelson Mandela. General Babangida in a tribute to the late Mandela said with the death of the former South African president, the world has lost one of its... Read More

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December 8, 2013

Rapper, Kanye West’s “I am the next Mandela” ‘interview’ was a fake after all

On Friday (Dec. 6), “The Daily Currant” ran a fake interview with Kanye West saying he thinks he is “the next Nelson Mandela.” The fake and definitely not real interview (the Currant describes itself as “The Global Satirical Newspaper of Record”) included such quotes as “Mandela was working in South Africa, which has, like... Read More

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December 8, 2013

Terrible: Gunmen kidnap Italian construction worker (PICTURED)

by Oke Efagene The Italian foreign ministry yesterday disclosed that an Italian had been kidnapped in the Niger Delta. It was also revealed that contact has been made with the kidnappers. The victim has been identified as Marcello Rizzo, a 55-year old from the Sicilian town of Randazzo, Italy. According to reports: Rizzo, works for... Read More

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December 8, 2013

Total Child Educational Foundation launches the Obiageli Ezekwesili Library (PHOTOS)

by Oge Okonkwo Former education minister, Obiageli Ezekwesili launched a child-learning center ‘ The Light Factory’ on November 27, 2013. The Light Factory will serve as an after school learning center for kids in the community during the week and children’s church on Sundays. The learning center is managed by a non governmental organisation, Total Child... Read More

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December 8, 2013

This bride narrowly escaped death while returning from her wedding reception (PICTURED)

by Oge Okonkwo A newly wedded bride escaped death by the whiskers in an auto crash on her way from her wedding. The accident was said to have occurred at about 4.45 pm on Saturday, involving an NNPC tanker, a cargo truck and two saloon cars, close to the Otedola bridge, Alausa, on Lagos/Ibadan Expressway. A... Read More

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December 8, 2013

Chris Okotie: 2015 – The truth about G-7 rebel governors

by Chris Okotie It then stands to reason that if the APC, just for the sake of getting strong members to win the Presidential election, becomes a business conglomerate like the PDP, how can it fight corruption or prosecute its progressive agenda? The mist on the road to the 2015 general elections is beginning to... Read More

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December 8, 2013

Simon Kolawole: If only Nigeria had a Mandela

by Simon Kolawole When I hear Nigerians eulogise Mandela, hypocrisy is the word that jumps to my mind. Ethnic champions campaigning for bloodshed ahead of 2015 elections are celebrating a man who refused to play the ethnic card in his lifetime. Many Nigerians, young and old, shouting Mandela today probably didn’t know that Mandela stood... Read More

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December 8, 2013

Was Nelson Mandela really a Christian?

As the world mourns the loss of iconic leader Nelson Mandela, who many believe is the last man of his kind, the Christian community has shown an abundance of grief and have wished his soul a peaceful journey to heaven. But was Nelson Mandela a Christian? One would presume he was a Christian, being that... Read More

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December 8, 2013

Thanks, but no thanks: Governors reject proposed 6-year single term

by Oke Efagene Some state chief executives have dissociated themselves from the controversial proposal of a 6-year single term for the president and governors. The segregation came up a few days after deputy Senate president, Ike Ekweremadu, revisited the proposal. In their opinion, Ekweremadu was acting alone, even though they conceded that the idea was... Read More

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December 8, 2013

Police bribery: James Ibori’s UK lawyer called in for questioning

by Oke Efagene One of the counsels to the former governor of Delta State, James Ibori, who is currently serving a jail term in the United Kingdom, has been arrested in London. Ibori is currently serving a 13-year jail term in the UK. [READ: “Petty thief”: UK court insists on 13-year jail term for... Read More

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