by Segun Adeniyi Against the background that a certain penchant for lawlessness and opportunism underlies the crises that characterize our political culture, the toxic suggestion by Ekweremadu for a collective tenure elongation by major political office holders beyond 2015 is a clear indication that most of our political leaders have become hostages to power and... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The battle between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has shown no signs of slowing down as the academic body insists that it has not seen proof of any payment made by the FG. The government has repeatedly stated that it had deposited the sum of N200... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo An elderly indigene of Benue has been arrested by police after reports that he raped a child. Alhaji Ganiyu Kolawole, 71, was picked up by police in Akure, the capital of Ondo after it was alleged that he raped a 7-year-old primary school pupil. It was said that Kolawole, a night guard... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo It was a horrific scene at the Glorious International Academy on Ovom, off Opobo Road in the Ogbor Hill area of Aba, the Abia capital, as a lorry rammed into a school building filled with children. No less than 7 children were left dead in the accident, which occurred yesterday,... Read More
by Akan Ido Six suspected ritualists were reportedly arrested in Nkwerre, Imo State by law enforcement agents for allegedly engaging in the sale of human parts. The gang was reportedly apprehended early this week by the men of the Nkwerre Vigilante Network after discovering the location which the suspected ritualists operated from. The suspects who were... Read More
President Obama praised Nelson Mandela on Thursday, saying the former South African leader symbolized the fight for freedom and dignity throughout the world. “He achieved more than can be expected of any one man,” said the nation’s first African-American president. Mandela now “belongs to the ages,” Obama said at the White House within an hour... Read More
by Isi Esene South Africa’s first democratically elected President and Apartheid hero, Nelson Mandela died today at the age of 95. Current President Jacob Zuma announced his death in a National broadcast saying Africa’s pre-eminent son is “now rested, he is now at peace…. our Nation has lost its greatest son. Our people have lost... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu He lived a very long and wonderful life and it is very unlikely that we would ever see the like of him in our life time again. Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first black president died earlier today at his home in the Johannesburg suburb of Houghton. According to BBC reporter, Mike Wooldridge, there... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Mandela in 1994 with Walter Sisulu, who was deputy president for the ANC and was a fellow prisoner on Robben Island FW de Klerk and Nelson Mandela address a huge crowd of people after the inauguration ceremony in 1994 Nelson Mandela revisits his prison cell on Robben Island, where he spent 18... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Global icon and former president of South Africa, Nelson Rolihlahla is dead, the BBC has confirmed. Mandela served 27 years in prison, more famously on Robben Island, and was the beneficiary of perhap’s the world’s most unifying campaign for the release of one prisoner. He worked with President F.W. de Klert to... Read More
A broadcast journalist with the Ogun State Broadcasting Corporation, Peter Okodua, died on Thursday at the Federal Medical Centre, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta after a prolonged battle with stroke. Mr. Okodua was 58 years old. The deceased is believed to have first suffered from stroke when three of his children drowned in the Ogun River about twelve years ago.... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Fans have not stopped gushing about the new movie trailer of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 since it went viral earlier today curtesy Sony. Oscar winning Actor Jamie Foxx in the few seconds he appeared on the trailer as antagonist, Electro sent Marvel fans into excitement overdrive. Its just so intriguing to watch what... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Fashion designer Folake Folarin- Coker, founder and CEO of Tiffany Amber has made it to the Forbes Africa annual list of “20 Young Power African Women.” Coker who was recently one of the stars on the cover of Hello! Nigeria Magazine Power Issue was named alongside two other Nigerian entrepreneurs. The other outstanding achievers... Read More
by Chisom Ukaegbu After winning the 2013 edition of Nigerian Idols. Moses dazzled our ears with couple of hit singles like ‘Number one’, ‘Love Letter feat Eva’ & ‘Love in the Air’ which got us dancing and swaying to his melodious voice establishing his relevance in Nigerian music industry. He goes further by dropping the... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi Rapper, Olamide really is the “baddest guy ever liveth.” The star has bagged a whopping 8 nominations for the Hip Hop World Awards aka “The Headies” The star shared the news and this photo via Instagram and captioned it : “Team YBNL tnx a lot !!! Please let’s keep it going ..... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Confirmed reports say there was a fire outbreak at a Conoil filling station at the Federal Capital Territory. The fire was said to have started at about 3 pm today but has been put out by the fire service and no life has been lost. More photos from the scene: -Photos: [H/T Sahara Reporters]
by Oke Efagene Unlike some federal universities in Nigeria that have already resumed academic activities, the lecturers at the Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Edo State, have vowed to continue with the ongoing ASUU strike. [READ: #ASUU update: University of Port Harcourt resumes December 9] According to the lecturers, they will not call off... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi If Toke Makinwa and long-time love, Maje Ayida are truly having problems, then she’s not showing it at all. [READ: Are Toke Makinwa and fiance, Maje Ayida having a fight?] The star has released photos from a recent photo shoot and she is glowing indeed. Photos below:
by Tutu Akinlabi Genevieve Nnaji is one woman who has found a home in the hearts of many, male and female alike. One of the reasons for this is that her beauty is effortless and she is as graceful as they come. The star shared this photo where she went completely natural, hair and all.... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Michelle Rowling had received some very terrible news and took to Facebook to voice her concerns warning her friends that she might die. From the feel of her message it was obvious something was very wrong but it seemed the young mother didn’t want to jump into any conclusions just yet. 25-year-old... Read More
by Akintomiwa Agbaje Dr. Karo Ogbinaka, the Chairman, University of Lagos Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused Supervising Minister of Education, Nyesom Wike, of incompetence in the administrative affairs of the Ministry. He blamed the extended strike caused by the communication break down between the federal goverment and university lecturers on... Read More
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by Tutu Akinlabi It’s Jackie Appiah’s birthday! The Ghanaian actress turns 30 today and she is obviously filled with joy. She shared this message via Instagram: “Thank you, God, for giving me another year of life. Thank you for all the people who remembered me today by sending cards,gifts and good wishes. #ICantKeepCalmBecauseItsMyBirthday“ In honour... Read More
by Chisom Ukaegbu Nigerian Rapper, Vector is popular and he wants you to know. He recently dropped the video for his single ‘Popular’ which was produced by PheelzontheBeat. The video is a compilation of moments from when he started his career to where he is now paying homage to those loyal fans and the ‘vampires &... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo According to emerging reports, an inferno has broken out in a Conoil filling station in the heart of the Federal Capital Territory. The blaze is said to have begun at about 3:00 p.m and it was still raging as at the time of filing this report. Premium Times reports: The Conoil filling... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja has been shut down since Thursday leaving passengers stranded as two major functional domestic airlines, Aero Contractors and Arik Air have cancelled all their flight from Abuja. Passengers are currently queuing to reschedule their flights from Abuja due to the cancellation of flights by the major airlines. According... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi Genevieve Nnaji and Tonto Dikeh are two very stylish women who are definitely on top of their fashion game. The stars donned identical white outfits and they both stepped out looking absolutely amazing, but there can only be one winner. So, who wore it better.
by Oge Okonkwo Following the controversial deadline for resumption given to the striking lecturers by the Federal Government, some federal universities have pulled out of the strike and are set to resume academic activities. The authorities of Obafemi Awolowo Unibversity, Ile-Ife has directed its students to resume on Sunday, December 8. The recent development was announced... Read More
The Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah, has stated the reason why the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport was shut down on Thursday. In a statement by her Special Assistant of Media, Joe Obi, the minister confirmed that all flights into Abuja have been temporarily suspended till further notice. The minister’s spokesperson said, “A Saudi Arabian B747 cargo... Read More
by Oke Efagene Nollywood star actor, Jim Iyke is definitely going places and making his mark as an international entertainment personality. After the warm welcome he received on arrival to Sierra Leone, the star was spotted in a snapshot with the President of Sierra Leone, Ernest Bai Koroma, whom he referred to as ‘the coolest dude... Read More
by Oke Efagene The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, has been shut down temporarily and planes have been prevented from taking off or landing. This development has left many passengers at the airport stranded. The airport officials are yet to give any official statement on the issue as at when they were contacted. Premium Times reports:... Read More