These chilling pictures show one of the alleged murderers of Lee Rigby buying a set of knives and a sharpening kit the day before the soldier was murdered. The images, taken from CCTV footage shown in court today, shows Michael Adebolajo, 28, buying a five-piece knife set costing £34.99 and a £9.99 knife sharpener kit... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Nigerian artists were big winners at the just concluded Channel O Africa Video Music Awards which took place in Johannesburg on Saturday November 30, 2013. P-Square and Wizkid were awarded accolades for Most Gifted African West Video and Most Gifted Video of the Year awards respectively. With Bank W receiving an award Most... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Actress Uche Iwuji has responded to reports that claim she’s split with her husband, Juwon Lawal after one year of marriage. In a series of Tweets today, the pretty actress sounded of about rumours surrounding her relationship with the oil and gas entrepreneur. Home breakers! — Uche iwuji (@oochey26) December 2, 2013... Read More
by Mina Ogbanga We need to revisit active engagement of our very active 75 percent youth work force, and not pursue their presence only when they need political whistle blowers Happy Thanksgiving Holiday to every reader…in many ways,we need to set aside days,hours,weeks or months or simply make it a daily routine to thank God for his... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi Toke Makinwa is a certified style star as she turns up at events perfectly primped and coiffed and wows everytime. The diva obviously has a team of professionals working to make her look amazing and one new member has apparently made her glam squad debut. The new member of Miss Makinwa’s glam... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo This is a photo of the aftermath of the #GoandDie moment Joy Ifijeh experienced in the hands of the Gov. Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state some days ago. Well, the widow has been made a millionaire overnight thanks to the YouTube video which went viral sparking outrage on social media. They were... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo A smile has been put on the face of Joy Ifijeh , the widow who the ‘go and die’ comment was made to by the Governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomole. Ifijeh received N2 million and automatic employment from Oshiomole today and trust Nigerians to react to the news and make it... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi Toke Makinwa and Susan Peters have similar fashion tastes. The duo each chose this classy blue number above and both wore it well. They also both rocked the new metallic trend with gorgeous shiny dresses. Who do you think rocked the look better? Photos below:
by Tutu Akinlabi Musician-turned-pastor, Chris Okotie is in the news again. The head preacher at the Household of God Church in Lagos is reported to have told his congregation that “all Catholics will go to hell.” [READ: All Catholics worship Satan, they will go to HELL – Chris Okotie stuns congregation, opens up on TB... Read More
by Oke Efagene Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has offered N2 million to the widow, Joy Ifijeh, whom he reproved last week, for her to set up a business. [READ: “Go and die!”: Oshiomhole caught on tape lashing out at crying widow (WATCH)] Ifijeh’s whose goods were also seized by officials of the State War... Read More
by Muyiwa Daropale The president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Nasir Fagge has insisted that the strike will continue until all it’s demands are met by the Federal Government. He said this at a press briefing in Abuja this morning. Daily Trust reports: ASUU president Nasir Fagge said the union “shall never be cowed.”... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu On December 1, people around the world gathered in groups to mark the annual World AIDS Day. The event is celebrated yearly to raise awareness about the ongoing HIV/AIDS virus and though many research and reports have indicated that a cure is underway, many continue to get infected and die daily. According... Read More
by Oke Efagene The Borno government today imposed a 24-hour curfew on the Maiduguri metropolis after an attack on some parts of the capital by suspected members of the Boko Haram militant Islamic sect. Secretary to the State Government, Ahmed Jidda, made the announcement in a statement released in Maiduguri to journalists. According to the... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo 26-year-old Tessy Emorvon was said to have stripped in the presence of the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) operatives and produced a necklace which she was said to have stolen. The necklace was reported missing by Tessy’s ‘boyfriend’ Cosmos and was said to be worth N850,000. Read the Sun reports below: She was re-arrested by... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo The Composite Group Air force Base has been attacked by suspected Boko Haram terrorists, on Monday morning in Maiduguri, Borno state capital. The siege was said to have started at about 3am as sporadic gunshots and other Rocket Propelled Grenade Launchers fire were heard, with ensuing airstrikes in Maiduguri and Jere metropolis till... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi The Channel O Africa Music Video Awards held over the weekend in Soweto, South Africa and many Nigerian musicians were there to grace the occasion. Wizkid and Psquare were present at the event along with their brother and producer, Jude ‘Engees’ Okoye. Wizkid shared this photo of the three via Instagram. They... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo If I see Chris Okotie in Heaven, I will leave Heaven. Heaven is not for divorcees — C.H.I.D.D.Y (@Cyrilchiddy) December 2, 2013 I really want to know who Rev. Chris Okotie’s weed guy is. I mean that nigga gives him so next level shit. That man loves his good kush!... Read More
A father minding his own business was stabbed to death by a gang of hooded thugs in what police are calling a case of mistaken identity. Christopher Foster – who was “devoted” to his four-year-old daughter – was set upon by seven yobs as he smoked with a friend outside a pub. It is believed Mr... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Eko the musical is a trifecta of dance, theatre and music put together by the Creative Nigeria Project as part of activities leading up to the grand full scale musical billed for March 2014. Sponsored mainly by First bank of Nigeria, the Eko music festival which held in November was an evening... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi The Wizkid/Davido comparison has been going on for a long time. The stars are both young and talented so it is almost inevitable that they’ll be placed side by side now and again. Both singers donned similar attires recently and shared the photos via Instagram; while Wizkid paired a red t-shirt with... Read More
by Oke Efagene Kaduna State officials have reported three female pilgrims missing in Israel. The report was made to newsmen by the Director of Planning, Research and Statistics, Bulus Zakka, at the state’s Bureau for Christian Religious Affairs. He said that the three women may have “absconded”. Leadership reports: Zakkah said two of the pilgrims... Read More
by Oke Efagene An 84-year-old ex-Biafran soldier, Azum Asoya (rtd) was kidnapped with his wife, on Friday night by unknown gunmen in his hometown, Okpanam in Oshimili North, Delta State. It was reported that he was kidnapped while attending a burial ceremony at about 10.30 pm. A family member confirmed the abduction to newsmen. Vanguard... Read More
by Akan Ido Y!/YNaija.com, the leading network of media brands for an evolving generation of Africans, has announced the inaugural edition of the Y!/YNaija.com Most Influential People, Ideas & Movements – the #Y100. “It was inevitable, Y! has spent the past three years driving and leading the conversation amongst young Africans on the things... Read More
by Oke Efagene Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi has described the move by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), to impeach him through the State House of Assembly as unnecessary and senseless. He also added that the PDP cannot persuade the state lawmakers to impeach him. Amaechi said that he presently has 26 members of the... Read More
by Ijeoma Nwogwugwu My take on all this is that it’s high time we do away with the needless emotions and get rid of the four moribund plants on the federal government’s balance sheet. As mentioned earlier, the four plants for almost two decades have not functioned at optimal capacity due to inefficiency, corruption... Read More
by Adewole Joseph In between making specious claims and engaging in childish pranks, Mr. Thomas also takes time off to pronounce some categorical falsehoods and proclaim bizarre logic. Hear him: “The plan of APC to become a major rallying point for all progressives nationwide can only be realized if Lagos regains the high political tempo... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The Enugu branch of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles ministries (MFM) was attacked by unidentified gunmen during the weekend. Two security men on duty at the regional headquarters of the church were said to have barely escaped with their lives. The hoodlums reportedly asked the guards to turn off their phones... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday met with Governor Babangida Aliyu of Niger and Sule Lamido of Jigawa. The two governors have been in-between ranks following their decision to remain in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) even after their fellow aggrieved governors defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The meeting was said to... Read More