by Oge Okonkwo The story of 32-year-old Pius Abayomi is one that will not inspire you. A driver plying one of the major roads in Lagos, Abayomi was not born without legs but lost them in an accident which almost claimed his life. Recounting his ordeal in an interview with a reporter from City People... Read More
“I really think if you don’t want to be with someone anymore, you might as well tell them without making a mockery of their intelligence.” We all know that a break up is a pretty awful experience, with torrents of emotions and a lethal dose of awkwardness. It’s bad enough that someone with whom you... Read More
by Akan Ido Devices and Services giant Microsoft has announced the launch of its employability program to serve young people in Nigeria. In a statement released by the global brand today, the Program launch will be preceded by an event to unveil its name, official identity and partners at a media & VIP event on... Read More
by Ismaeel Ahmed There are numerous situations to cite as examples of the aberration of the principle of Rule of Law in the last fourteen years of civilian rule; the Salami saga will go down in history as one the most disgraceful acts of aberrations, not only the superiority of the law, but even the sanctity... Read More
by Chi Ibe A report by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has noted that Nigeria’s external reserves declined by 6.1% with trade balance reducing to 8.9 in the last quarter (Q3). Comparing results of Q3 in with the levels recorded in Q1, 2013 and Q2, 2012, the bank however said the external account remains... Read More
by Chi Ibe President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday expressed the grief felt by he and his government over the death of the former president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Professor Festus Iyayi, in a car crash yesterday on his way to the union’s congress in Kano. The President is “particularly dismayed by the... Read More
by Chi Ibe The next governor of Anambra, to be chosen this weekend, at least has one less problem to worry about – technology for secondary school students. Its present governor, Peter Obi yesterday distributed 22,500 laptops and 1,400 printers worth N2.65 billion to secondary schools in the state, as well as cheques to the partner... Read More
by Chi Ibe Students upset over the postponement of the National Executive Council meeting of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) due to the death of its ex-president, Dr. Festus Iyayi migh have the governor of Kogi to blame. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, “The Kogi Sector Command of the Federal Road... Read More
by Chi Ibe Unexpectedly, the news this afternoon that the Academic Staff Union of Universities has postponed indefinitely its National Executive Meeting over the death of its comrade, Professor Festus Iyayi yesterday – and its implications for the 4-month-old strike have been greeted with disbelief across the nation – and outside. Herewith, ten of the... Read More
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by Adeola Balogun A man who allegedly poured hot water on his former lover has been arrested by police and taken before a court in lagos. Adenuga Adesanmi, 28, was arraigned today before a Magistrate Court in the Badagry area of Lagos for causing harm to one Uzoamaka Nwogbofor through the act. Adesanmi is being... Read More
by Isi Esene The National Executive Council meeting scheduled to take place today by the ASUU leadership has been suspended. Read: “God punish ASUU & FG!”: See the top ten tweets about ASUU postponement today ASUU National President, Nasiru Fagge, stated this on Wednesday afternoon. The meeting which was initially meant to take place at... Read More
by Adeola Balogun The United States of America has reached a decision to officially recognize Nigerian sect, Boko Haram, as a terrorist group. U.S. officials told CNN that Boko Haram had been found to have links to international terrorist groups, Al Qaeda, and Ansaru, and so it would be added to the U.S. list of... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi This is a bit baffling, since the musician’s name isn’t Tonto Dikeh. But the lovable Chidinma finds herself denying certain rumours – shared by blogger Stella Dimoko-Korkus that she featured in a sex tape. The news surfaced yesterday after a woman, who has now been discovered to be a strong lookalike of... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo So earlier today, if the blogger Linda Ikeji is to be believed, video vixen Venita Akpofure took a jab at Vlogger and media personality Toke Makinwa after she expressed her excitement on her weekly Wednessday video blog . So we took a close look at the tweets – and at something else... Read More
by Heather Williams Going fat-free wrecks your metabolism, whether you lose weight or not. It also makes you antsy, and eating more carbs instead of fat is not the way to lose weight. It can also lead to depression, poor digestion, and mood disorders. 1. Raspberry Ketones Yes, I know, Dr. Oz even promised you... Read More
by Akintomiwa Agbaje While we shared with you earlier her 7 HOTTEST pictures, the Ghanian actress took it one step further – and introducing the beach bomb in a sizzling black 2 piece bikini… this time with her friends! We see Majid Michael, John Dumelo, Van Vicker, Chris Attoh, Damilola Adegbite and others. No... Read More
by Tiola And that first plate of white rice and stew in that far flung place felt like the warmth of a security blanket… those are of some of the good things that define us as Africans, Nigerians… family, hospitality, generosity, discipline, respect, family values…. And to think I had to travel all the way... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi This never gets old! Busy musician Timaya makes out time to take his little princess to school – and he wants you to see it. Timaya is pictured here carrying his 18-month-old daughter Emmanuella. And, of course, there’s that pricey Mercedes Benz G-Wagon in the background. We see you Timaya! [READ: Artiste,... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi 2013 has definitely been Iyanya’s year and the people at PING! magazine know this. So forget tech heads or names, they’ve put him on the cover and and named him “Africa’s Best Selling Act of 2013” Not totally strange though – this year alone, the “Kukere” singer has signed tech endorsement deals... Read More
by Staff Blogger He may not need or want anything but the fact that you asked and were willing to make his evening easier will make him smile. 1. Listen to him – Sometimes men just need someone to listen to them without any talking back, unnecessary questions, being cut off or having opinions thrown... Read More
by Ankush Bahuguna While appearing for an interview, you aren’t expected to bend forward while talking to the interviewer. Neither is aptitude judged by the shape and size of your rear 1. You never require someone else to fix the tyre for you. Those superhuman hands that have a way with the tightest of jars... Read More
by Chude Jideonwo You wouldn’t think it looking up at the endless commercials on CNN – Malawi as a new tourist destination, Uganda as a hot spot for business expansion and Nigeria with its open arms for investment. You won’t feel it when you read about The Economist’s successful conferences in Lagos, the Forbes Africa... Read More
by Perry Brimah The proposed road-use tolls, which will place an unquestionable hardship on suffering masses, already struggling to recover from a 50% hike in petrol prices since January 2012— to which there is current question on how the accrued moneys are being used or rather misused – is expected to result in strong public rejection... Read More
by Bayo Oluwasanmi There is nothing new about Nigeria that you’re reading in this piece which you‘ve not read or heard before. The feedback from a month’s sojourn in Nigeria is to re-emphasize failed expectations and dashed hopes that have become a permanent feature of our people and our nation Every summer I look forward... Read More
Could Gisele Bundchen and her family get any cuter?! On Saturday (Nov. 9), Bundchen posted a photo of her and husband Tom Bradysitting together on a picturesque beach, with their daughter Vivian Lake perched atop his shoulders. The 33-year-old was dressed in a black bikini and wide-brimmed hat, while her 11-month-old baby girl donned leopard print.... Read More
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by Rotimi Ogungbola Late Olusola Saraki is the only Nigerian politican that has the most organized and well structured philanthropy system One year after exit, from far and near, the structural reforms of late Dr Olusola Saraki continue to enjoy draw serious commendations to the extent that such reforms are becoming essential pillars maintained by... Read More
by Bamidele Ademola-Olateju We can sit down in grand delusion as the lame African giant but the world has since left us behind. At a time when we should be playing catch-up and invest significantly on new infrastructure, our spending on infrastructure is actually tending towards zero. In the last three weeks, I have been... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A 24-year-old man has been arrested in Bayelsa on suspicion of murdering his 67-year-old mother. The suspect, identified simply as Godsgift, is said to have butchered his mother, Rose Jonny, at her home in Oloibiri, a community in the Ogbia Local Government Area of the state. Godsgift is suspected to have gone... Read More
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