by Amanda Green If you only list stereotypically girly interests, like romantic comedies, ballet, or Pilates, you might not attract as many guys as you’d like. “A profile to attract a boyfriend should look different from a profile that would attract a female friend. 1. Good photos are your top priority. We all want the complete package... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi Musician Waconzy caused ripples in the entertainment scene after his Rubbin’ Minds interview yesterday during which he accused some artistes of producing music that doesn’t make sense. His most notable criticism was aimed at fellow musician Davido’s hit track Skelewu. According to Waconzy, the song is empty and can’t even be described... Read More
Tragic: Autumn Elgersma, 3, died from head injuries after being ‘thrown to the floor’ by a woman running a daycare centre A woman running a daycare centre in Iowa has been charged in the death of a 3-year-old girl who she ‘threw to the ground’ because she refused to take off her coat. The... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Awww, they look so cute together! MAVIN firstlady, Tiwa Savage shared a photo of herself and her fiancé,manager Tunji ‘TeeBillz’ Balogun at the Guinness Colorful World of More concert which took place yesterday at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos. [READ:Simply GORGEOUS: Singer, Tiwa Savage sizzles in white HOT dress, ignores pregnancy... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Disaster struck on Monday morning when the Great Nigeria House, a 15-storey building located along Martins Street, off Balogun, Marina Lagos Island was razed by fire. According to reports, the Director in the Lagos State Fire Service, Rasaq Fadipe, said the fire started at about 6:30 am, immediate response was gotten from fire fighters of the... Read More
by Jennifer Wright when someone you are seeing is talking about their crazy ex, you are probably supposed to say somewhat supportive things. You are supposed to tell them that they are not actually any of the horrible things that she is saying. 1. Be supportive Look, when someone you are seeing is talking about their... Read More
by Adeola Balogun Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Bayelsa State have apprehended a 27 year old man over allegations of possession and sale of illicit drugs. Yoto Seibokuro, a Southern Ijaw native, is being detained by the drug agency in Yenagoa, the state capital, after his arrest on October 26,... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo The name of this school from this hilarious photo makes us wonder if crazy children tried to enroll at any point in time. We thought we had somehow seen the end of ridiculous names given to schools but new ones keep coming up making us wonder what the founders were thinking. By all means,... Read More
by Stephanie Castillo Sometimes your friends get a bad rap when it comes to dating, but 50 percent of men and 35 percent of women will introduce their dates to their friends within the first month of dating, regardless of how old they are. 1. He asks, she pays. The one traditional dating “do” that still... Read More
by Adeola Balogun The planned visit of some leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to Rivers State has attracted the ire of some parties within the state. The visit slated to hold today has been criticized by the rival Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) within the state which has warned the Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, that... Read More
by Bea If you suspect your date might be a rapist, don’t go out with them. Or go to a crowded place. But don’t bring a friend along to chaperone. It’s really uncomfortable for your date, your friend will end up feeling like a third wheel, and you will look like a total dork. 1. Look too... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Speaker Taraba State House of Assembly, Haruna Tsokwa is dead. He was said to have died this morning from an undisclosed ailment at the Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo, the state capital Mr. Tsokwa whose age is unknown, took ill last Thursday and was rushed to the hospital where he died, his death... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Superstar singer, Wizkid has ditched his African prints for something different. The Starboy shared photos of himself via Instagram looking dapper in blue blazer and pants, complimenting outfit with a white shirt accompanying it with the caption “Amen”. He wore the outfit to perform at the Guinness colorful world of more concert... Read More
by Collins Uma President Yar’Adua often went to Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj and nobody saw any problem with that. Why now? We have pilgrims’ welfare boards saddled with the responsibility of subsidising pilgrimages in most if not all the states of the federation and nobody raised an eyebrow until Citizen Jonathan decided to go... Read More
by Kiri Blakeley You’re the best lover I’ve ever had. Might be true. But if not, you’ll say it anyway. 1. Being on birth control. Sadly, women do lie about birth control sometimes. One woman confesses to telling her husband she is NOT on birth control even though she is. They mutually decided to have a baby,... Read More
by Adeola Balogun Just when it seemed that the stowaway trend had died down, another intending stowaway has been apprehended at the Murtala Mohammed Airport in Lagos. The stowaway, a teenager, was caught by airport staff as he was about to sneak on to an Allied Air Cargo aircraft which was about to take off.... Read More
by Adeola Balogun An ongoing battle between Fulani herdsmen and Berom residents in Plateau State almost turned bloody but for the intervention of some vigilant youths. The trouble reportedly started when an argument over grazing rights turned into a full fledged war. The development has led to unrest in the Gyel environs of the Jos... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo An Osun State Magistrate court sitting in Osogbo has had two men brought before it on suspicion of raping a teenage girl. Azeez Kehinde, 20, and Adeyanju Ismaila, 23, allegedly raped the 13-year-old, simply identified as ‘Pepeye’ in the Ikirun area of Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state. According to reports,... Read More
by Akan Ido The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) got a bit worse yesterday as a crucial meeting involving the critical stakeholders of the breakaway Kawu Baraje-led faction was disrupted by the Asokoro Divisional Police Officer, CSP Nnanna Ama. The meeting which was held at the Kano State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro District was... Read More
by Orji Uzor Kalu In its recent report on global pollution, CNN listed Thailand and Nigeria among the most polluted nations in the world. Baffling, isn’t it? But that is true. Strange and terrifying things are happening in our environment. All kinds of diseases, tragedies and calamities afflict mankind. No nation, no matter how developed... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The budding relationship between members of the new faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been further confirmed as the Baraje-led faction has been credited with saying that it feels “more comfortable” with the APC. The faction reportedly declared this yesterday while... Read More
by Wilfred Jubril How else does one explain a situation whereby a Christian, who reads the aforementioned verses, still defrauds an organisation and rushes to church to pay tithe? Trust these greedy ministers. They will not query the source of the money. The essence of ministry, as I have emphasized severally in my previous articles,... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The decision of the Kawu Baraje-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to keep pressing forward despite opposition is not without its challenges. The faction has reported cases of harassment from left and right and the trend does not seem to be stopping as once again the leaders of the “New... Read More
by Ikhide Ikheloa I will also concede that in that respect, coming from a different culture, I would be at sea in Nigeria, and with my imported ideas, I would fail. For good reason. There are clearly serious challenges in Nigeria’s educational sector that are exacerbated by poor attitudes among labor, management and government. The... Read More
by Bello Timilehin A book can be the best friend in your life. Books are good people. Lock the door, turn off the T.V and speak to a friend through the pages of a book. Stop wasting time and read books. They can keep friend with you. I was in Lagos on 27th October, 2013... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A policeman in Lagos has reportedly shot and killed a resident of the Oshodi environs in the state. The police corporal was said to be part of a group of officers that responded to calls after news that a fight had broken out at a party reached them. Azeez Omotoso, 35, was... Read More
Aaron Lucas’ lawyers also say that, while Lucas’ twin was behind the crimes in Alabama and Texas, another man was responsible for the assaults in Colorado. An Army officer linked by DNA to sexual assaults on children in three states claims his identical twin brother Brian is really to blame for some of the crimes.... Read More
A rare solar eclipse has swept across the globe – captivating millions of people and plunging parts of Africa, Europe and America into darkness. The spectacle, described by NASA as a ‘rare hybrid eclipse’, saw the Sun either totally or partially blocked by the Moon depending on location. Skywatchers in central Africa had the best... Read More
A Maryland woman who passed out from alcohol while trying to breastfeed her daughter was charged with manslaughter after the baby died, police said. Yadina Indira Morales, 22, was “highly intoxicated” early Saturday when she passed out on top of her 2-month-old daughter, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said. She was charged with manslaughter, second-degree... Read More