by Oge Okonkwo The governorship election in Anambra state was said to be a flop due to disenfranchisement of votes, logistics problems and pockets of violence. It was gathered that in Alor, the the ward of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Senator Chris Ngige, only 72 names were found in the register containing 600 voters. And... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Governorship candidate in Anambra state under the umbrella of the All Progressive Congress (APC) , Chris Ngige has expressed his disappointment with the way Saturday’s election was conducted. Ngige said there was a deliberate attempt to destabilize voting process in areas where he has more advantage. Shortly after casting his votes, he spoke... Read More
by Andrew Igbinovia But like all bad losers, ever since, Oga Tony would not allow any opportunity pass without seeking to vent his anger and frustration on Oshiomhole even if that means telling bare-faced lies. Tony Iredia is becoming difficult to ignore with his penchant for falsehood and illogic once the question is Edo State... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Well, according to a fashion site, FashionGhana.com and America gossip site, Bossip International music star Akon and Nigeria’s Wizkid were supposed to be in Ghana for a video shoot and as usual needed models for the shoot. The models were organised by the video shoot directors but the models were reportedly turned away on... Read More
by Salihu Lukman Prof. Iyayi would have been very much alive with us today but for the irresponsible conduct of our Federal Government in breaching the agreement it willfully entered into with ASUU. On account of that breach, unquantifiable amount of resources have been wasted, including human lives. The name Festus Iyayi symbolises struggle for... Read More
by Akan Ido Yvonne Nelson yesterday celebrated her birthday at the popular Cokobar in London wearing a sexy monochrome dress which showed her long delectable legs. The Ghanaian actress rocked a SS Alexander Wang dress to the venue of the event which was organised courtesy of the Cokobar brand. Nelson, who turned 28, clearly had... Read More
Twenty Boko Haram terrorists and a soldier died during a gun battle between the two parties in Gwoza, Borno State, on Friday night, the military has said. This was made known in a statement by the spokesperson for the 7 Division of the Nigeria Army, Maiduguri, Muhammad Dole. According to Mr. Dole, soldiers launched an... Read More
by Akan Ido Beautiful Vlogger and media personality, Toke Makinwa was her naughty self yesterday at the Microsoft Aiki event as she photo-bombed singer, Timi Dakolo on the red carpet. Makinwa who compered the event with comedian, Owen Gee was at the event with her fiance, Maje Waya who chose to stay behind the scenes.... Read More
by Alex Yesufu And there goes the final whistle. The Super Eagles are through to the FIFA World Cup in Brazil after an average performance saw them clinch a 4 – 1 aggregate score line against Ethiopia at the Calabar Stadium. Two goals from Victor ‘holy’ Moses and Victor Obinna Nsofor saw the eagles defeat... Read More
by Akan Ido This is just for laughs, we don’t imagine there’s a shortage of khaki trousers in the NYSC camp but if there’s any, then it’s safe to say this is where it all went. This large-hearted lady won’t be needing the tailors to slim-fit her trousers during the compulsory service year cos she... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo This is the effect you get when two bosses meet. MAVIN boss, Don Jazzy posted a photo of himself handing out with the Managing Director of Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA), George Noah. The smile on Don Jazzy’s face was explained in his caption which read: “When God does #Unbelievable things in your... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo A 65-year-old man, Salami Amodu, who was among the six suspected vandals arrested by operation of the Inspector General of Police, IGP and Anti-Pipeline Vandalism Unit has maintained his stance that he thought the fuel was holy water. Also placed under arrest by the unit were Bruce Ekonen, Joseph Ofoeyeno, Francis Ode,... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo We never knew “relationship expert” was also part of Ali Baba’s job description. The ace comedian gives his opinion on what he thinks makes a relationship strong, trust the comedian to always make the write up serious but witty and crazily sarcastic. Here is what he wrote: ‘This morning, I posted a... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche ‘Dark side’ is a suspense thriller starring Bayo Alawiye, Nobert Young, Joseph Benjamin and Uru Eke. It begins with a supernatural twist as a young man (Bayo Alawiye) driving in his automoblie accidentally knocks down a blind man attempting to cross the road. After helping the stranger to his feet, the young... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo What is the easiest way for a foreigner who is abroad to get on the wrong side of the law? Comedian, Basketmouth showed us the easiest way in this hilarious skit for his upcoming comedy show holding in London, UK next year. Watch the comedian talk himself into trouble with the UK... Read More
by Akan Ido The human rights movement in Nigeria has undergone a lot of changes in the past few decades. These can be attributed to the evolution and understanding of the language of human rights. The codification of rights in various forms can be attributed to a better understanding of rights mainstreaming to all, irrespective... Read More
What: Aiki Nigeria Launch. Where: Civic Centre, V.I, Lagos. When: November 15, 2013. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa
by Akan Ido You can’t talk about the history of Nigeria without mentioning any of these three personalities – Ibrahim Babangida, Olusegun Obasanjo, and Muhammadu Buhari. This archive photo shows OBJ holding IBB and Buhari in some sort of a bear hug. IBB led a group of military offices to oust the government of Buhari... Read More
by Akan Ido Governor of Anambra, Peter Obi has had his movement restricted to the vicinity of the Government House as gubernatorial elections in the state get underway. Obi was busy treating files at the Government Lodge on Saturday as voting continued in different parts of the state. Obi explained that his restriction was as... Read More
Joseph Olarenwaju Obembe, a former head of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) and the presiding Bishop of Elshaddai Bible Church in Dolphin Estate, Lagos State has been accused by his business partners of acting criminally in a crude oil deal. The bishop’s accusers allege that the cleric sought to cheat them out of a... Read More
by Akan Ido Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson went ‘toe-to-toe’ with singer, Rihanna and millionaire heiress, Paris Hilton in sexy SS Alexander Wang dress and Jimmy Choo shoes. Nelson’s was styles by her UK stylist, Jason Boateng and she looks stunning. “Wearing SS Alexander Wang dress, shoes Jimmy Choo Styled by my UK stylist @jasonboatengofficial MUA,” she posted.... Read More
by Akan Ido Toke Makinwa was all style and glam yesterday at the Microsoft Aiki event which took place at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. Makinwa, who anchored the event with veteran comedian, Owen Gee, was at the event with her long time boyfriend, Maje Ayida who chose to stay away from the cameras.... Read More
by Isi Esene There are reports that the former FCT Minister, Nasir el-Rufai might be under some form of house arrest. el-Rufai who has been a vocal opponent of the President Goodluck Jonathan administration and a staunch member of the opposition, All Progressives Congress (APC) tweeted early on Saturday about being under “unlawful detention” but... Read More
by Rudolf Ogoo Okonkwo As Vice President for 8 years, Atiku had the chance to transform the lives of all children roaming the streets of Adamawa, if not the whole of Northern Nigeria, by implementing policies that could compel them off the street and into the classrooms. Unfortunately Atiku used his 8 years to enrich... Read More
by Akan Ido Super Eagles player, John Ogu is the latest celebrity to join the gunman pose craze made popular by rapper, Olamide. Ogu, who plays for the Portuguese first division, Academica Portugal, showed them how it’s done in his classic Caesar pose before the Super Eagles team face the Ethiopian team in a make or mar... Read More
by Akan Ido Don Jazzy, 2face Idibia and actress, Funke ‘Jenifa’ Akindele have been selected as ambassadors for the Lagos Countdown 2013 organised by the Lagos State Government. Don Jazzy shared this photo on his Instagram page chilling with the music superstar and ‘Jenifa’ during their introduction to the public. He captioned the post: “Meet... Read More
by Akan Ido As the Anambra governorship election takes place today, security formations in the state have been put on high alert to combat any form of disorderliness during the voting exercise. Armoured Personnel Carriers and police helicopters have been stationed in strategic areas of the state to be immediately deployed in troubled areas if... Read More
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by Pat Utomi It was a notoriously crowded field. Yet as they gathered at a Town Hall meeting, only two gubernatorial candidates were on the raised platform. They were Chris Ngige and Ifeanyi Ubah. By way of irony I had reduced the field that made it through the party rigmaroles to these same two... Read More
by Abiola Solanke In a story that circulated on the internet recently, one Ola Adeosun narrated how he became victim of the over-zealous security officials of the Oyo State Governor just because he happened to share the road while the Governor’s convoy at that time. More worrisome was his allegation that the show of brutality... Read More