A lower court in the Nigerian capital of Abuja has sentenced a 28 year old man to four months in prison, with hard labour, for stealing shoes in a mosque. The Abuja Grade 2 Area Court in Kado on Wednesday found Isah Abdullahi, from Utako Village, guilty over the theft of seven pairs of shoes.... Read More
Mrs Joy Ifijeh, the widow who was rebuked by Governor Adams Oshiomhole for blocking the road with her goods, says she snubbed the offer of N250,000 by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) because she was satisfied with the apology and offer of a job and N2m by the Governor. She also said she is not... Read More
The presidency on Wednesday laboured to prove it has actually paid the sum of N200bn into an account with the Central Bank of Nigeria designated for funding the nation’s comatose universities. The Senior Special Assistant to President Goodluck Jonathan on Public Affairs, Dr. Doyin Okupe, said at a press briefing in Abuja that the account,... Read More
by Oke Efagene Nollywood actor and reality show star, Jim Iyke received an outpouring of love from his adoring fans in Sierra Leone on his arrival to the country. The star who recently travelled to Europe with his ‘BFF’, Nadia Buari, is in the West African country for the recording of his reality show, Jim... Read More
by Chi Ibe Yesterday, Forbes Africa announced Akinwunmi Adesina, Nigeria’s agriculture minister as Forbes Africa Person of the Year 2013. He was given the prize for his historic reforms in Nigeria’s agriculture sector, beating a strong field including former Zenith Bank chairman, Jim Ovia and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote. ‘He is a man on... Read More
by Adeola Balogun Sahara Reporters is reporting that President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience Jonathan, have arrived in Germany for medical reasons. The Nigerian first couple are said to have hurriedly flown out of the country after the president came down with a strange ailment. According to Sahara Reporters: Last night, Mr. Jonathan had... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo There were reports some days ago by the blog NET Today that popular newcomer BurnaBoy was “arrested by London Police for allegedly being part of a gang and stabbing someone to death, was tried as a minor and sent to jail” and “was going to will leave his record label Aristokrat Records at the end of 2013”.... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Following reports that she was absent at a benefit organized on her behalf by the Edo branch of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the widow who was rebuked by the state governor, Adams Oshiomhol, has spoken out. Joy Ifijeh was due to receive a gift of N250,000 from the state PDP at... Read More
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by Oke Efagene Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie, has shown that she is still a typical Nigerian woman even on foreign shores. [READ: Aww, she’s SO cute: Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson spotted with her daughter on ‘Baby Oku’ movie set (See Photos)] She was pictured with her daughter, Purity, strapped on her back in the traditional... Read More
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by Charles Novia I watched a number of films this year and as many as were being churned out in all the zones, I had to pin-point my search to specifics. As a filmmaker, with many years of experience to my credit, I know good acting when I see it. Acting is inborn while talent... Read More
by Chi Ibe Opposition members were giddy this morning with media reports that Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal,was at a meeting of the five governors who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Reports claims the speaker briefly attended the meeting which held Monday... Read More
Lovely in lavender! Iman, 58, gives world’s No.1 model Joan Smalls, 25, a run for her money (PHOTOS)
She began her career in 1975, serving as muse to designers Halston, Gianni Versace, Calvin Klein, and Yves Saint-Laurent. And nearly 40 years later, Iman still upstages starlets half her age. The evergreen 58-year-old looked lovely in a lavender floral jumpsuit while attending an ELLE dinner in New York Tuesday. Decades apart: Iman gave number... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi The jumpsuit fever has taken hold and it is not letting go anytime soon. Jumpsuits have proven to be a key piece every fashion forward woman should have in her wardrobe as they can be worn for red carpet events and casually for a day trip with friends. Nollywood actresses, Rita Dominic,... Read More
by Nubi Kay A bunch of folks that saw the fifth film missed the post-credit scene and went back to the cinemas for a second viewing. That was an epic ending, but nothing compared to how the sixth film ended introducing Jason Statham. It’s not a common occurrence to find a franchise as successful as... Read More
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Beyoncé’s father Mathew Knowles has allegedly missed two of his $12,000 child support payments to Alexsandra Wright – the mother of his three-year-old son Nixon. TMZ.com claim to have obtained official California State Records which state that 61-year-old Mathew now owes Alexsandra $24,000 in child support after missing the scheduled payments. The website also allege... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi Big Brother Africa winner and socialite, Karen Igho is never shy to show off her cute body, flaws and all. Recently the diva shared this posed photo of herself in a lemon green bikini with long braids on as she sat by the pool. She captioned it : “This picture wasn’t airbrushed#boldmove.”
by Japheth Omojuwa You can bet an average Nigerian would be desperate to see the Senate come up with a law that deals with and helps to curb the activities of Internet fraudsters. They have done more than enough damage to the Nigerian brand. But Nigeria being what it is, the motive of the Senators has... Read More
by Oke Efagene In spite of the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), has reopened and will resume academic activities on December 9. This was disclosed to newsmen on Wednesday in Port Harcourt by the university’s spokesman, Williams Wodi. He said the reopening of the... Read More
She may have a very famous face, but Beyoncé’s fantastic legs are also impossible not to notice. And although she was enjoying a low-key meal after temporarily going vegan with her husband Jay Z, the singer drew attention to her long pins by putting them on display. Beyoncé dressed in a pair of teeny tiny... Read More
As career changes go it could scarcely be more dramatic From working the doors at a bar in Buenos Aires – to being the head of the Roman Catholic church worldwide and spiritual leader to its 1.2 billion members. Pope Francis has talked to followers on a walkabout in a working class suburb of Rome... Read More
by Adeola Balogun Some stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday had a meeting with the governors who crossed over to join them from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) The meeting is said to have held at the Kano Governor’s Lodge in the Asokoro area of Abuja and it was aimed at fine-tuning the... Read More
by Oke Efagene Will Smith’s other half and Hollywood actress, Jada Pinkett has proven to everyone that she still has what it takes to turn heads at the age of 42, as she flaunted her super toned body in a thong bikini. The mother of two was spotted in Hawaii last weekend with her mother,... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo So, gather round the office water cooler! Do we smell something brewing from these tweets? Maje Ayida who recently got engaged to his on-off girlfriend, popular media personality and relationship vlogger, Toke Makinwa seems pained lately. And since social media has become a place to pour out feelings , Ayida took to... Read More
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by Adeola Balogun Some prominent members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) met yesterday, December 3 to discuss the state of the party as well as the state of the nation. Those present at the meeting, which held in Abuja, include APC stalwart and former Governor of Lagos, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former President of... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo The Red Sheet, an entertainment magazine has released their top 32 celebrities for the year 2013 on the December issue. The list includes Flavour, Davido, Omawumi, Lynxxx, AY Makun, Kcee, Sean Tizzle, Anna Banner, Uche Jumbo, Uti Nwachukwu, Helen Paul, Chika Ike, Patience Ozorkwo, Denrele and Karen Igho, Jim Iyke, Wizkid, Ini... Read More
by Oke Efagene Residents and survivors of the Monday attack in Maiduguri, yesterday, spoke about their frightening experience and narrow escape from death. In the early hours of Monday, December 2, about 300 members of the Boko Haram sect armed with sophisticated weapons invaded Maiduguri, Borno State capital, targeting military formations and police stations. Eyewitnesses... Read More
by Muyiwa Daropale Indications have emerged that President Goodluck Jonathan may sack top Military officers in light of the recent attack on an Air Force base by members of the Boko Haram sect. The action would be taken if the case of sabotage or negligence of duty is proven. The attacks on December 2 left the... Read More