by Oge Okonkwo Popular Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh was in high spirits when she shared these photos with her fans on Instagram with a caption which read: U jux knw sometin changed,Am gettin so Happy Am scared itz a Dream,Tnx 2ma Loverz n love interezt**I beat medicalz Again Now we look closer to see what... Read More
by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan’s entourage which was returning from Ado-Ekito earlier today took part in the rescue of accident victims on the Lokoja-Abuja highway. Reports say the accident which occurred at Okpu village around Lokoja involved two cars carrying a total of eleven people. One of the cars involved was a Nissan Almera... Read More
On Thursday she was braving the windy weather in west London, but two days later Kate Moss was relaxing on a sandy beach in Jamaica. The supermodel had whisked herself away to the Carribean for an autumn break, and clearly she is as confident in her body as she has ever been, sunbathing topless while... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo According to reports, President Goodluck Jonathan will soon order a probe into the controversial purchase of two bulletproof vehicles valued at N225 million for the Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah. The vehicles were reportedly purchased y the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) at the minister’s insistence. Nigerian Eye reports: Special Adviser to... Read More
More facts emerged, at the weekend, lending credence to the claim that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) may have bought the two controversial $1.6 million (approximately N255 million) BMW bullet proof cars for the Minister of Aviation, Princess Stella Oduah, amid the parastatal’s precarious financial situation. It was learnt that the NCAA did not... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Following the reported breakup of BBA The Chase couple, Beverly Osu and Angelo Collins, Candice Arends, his South African girlfriend whom Collins reportedly dumped for Osu could not hide her joy over getting her man back. [READ: So true, so false: Ex-BBA housemate, Angelo Collins reportedly leaves Beverly Osu for his SA girlfriend]... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Popular Nollywood actress, Chioma Chukwuka -Akpotha attended the Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards (GIAMA) which held yesterday October 19, in Houston, Texas, USA. Looking beautiful, rocking a simple but gorgeous purple and black velvet embroidered with white lace and sequins on the lower part of the dress. And we noticed the actress... Read More
She is known for leaving little to the imagination in skin-revealing outfits. But in a surprise move, Rihanna opted to respect local custom and covered up while in the Middle East. The 25-year-old was seen dressed from head-to-toe in a hooded black jumpsuit as she posed outside a mosque in Abu Dhabi in the United... Read More
by Isi Esene Taraba governor, Danbaba Suntai who is presently recovering from injuries he sustained in a plane crash yesterday left the Government House to go fishing with his wife, twin children, his younger brother and a retinue of aides. Reports say the governor who spotted a grey suit, visited his fish pond located near the... Read More
The acting governor of Zamfara State, who is also the speaker of the state House of Assembly, Honourable Sanusi Garba Rikiji, escaped death by the whiskers at the Tudun Kuya in Birnin Magaji Local Government Area of the state on Friday, following a mob attack on his convoy by Hausa youths said to be protesting... Read More
by Isi Esene Superstar artiste, Davido speaks to the Tribune Newspapers on his rise to fame, his music career, relationship and what he has in stock for his fans in the future. Read excerpts from the extensive interview below: You recently returned from your first musical tour. What was the experience like? It was a... Read More
by Akan Ido Actors Chiwetel Ejiofor, OC Ukeje yesterday rocked the red carpet with MAVIN Records super-producer, Don Jazzy in London at the European premiere of the movie Half Of A Yellow Sun adapted from a novel written by celebrated Nigerian author, Chimamanda Adichie. The movie which was set in the 1960s during the Nigerian... Read More
by Orji Uzor Kalu It seems the primary function of government is to share money and no longer to defend the people and provide their basic needs. I feel sad to reason the way I do, because things have gone out of hand. It seems we have all lost our sense of consideration and integrity.... Read More
by Simon Kolawole Nevertheless, Oduah has to accept responsibility for this wasteful venture and apologise for her role in the process. She’s the minister. NCAA is under her. Before I forget, I was at Yale University recently for a special programme organised for Young Global Leaders (YGLs). The theme was “Foundations for Leadership in the... Read More
A South Florida woman who offered police officers $30,000 to help kill her newlywed husband and another man was yesterday arrested and charged with solicitation of murder. Annybelkis Terrero, 38, was working as a police informant when she allegedly made the bribe. The incident began several weeks ago when police were called to Terrero’s home... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The abductors of a Presidential aide’s sister have reduced the ransom to secure her release to 10 million naira as against the 500 million naira earlier demanded. Augusta Douglas-Ayam, sister to Oronto Douglas, who is the special adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan on research and documentation, was kidnapped last Monday night by... Read More
by Adaku Okwara Anambrarians still remember his days in office with a sense of nostalgia. The pervading perception is that if Ngige had been allowed to continue in office for eight unbroken years, Anambra would have transformed to a Nigerian version of Dubai or Hong Kong. Anambra State politics is a perfect example where those... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nuhu Ribadu has expressed sadness at the current Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike. Mallam Ribadu described the industrial action, which has caused the closure of the nation’s universities, as “costly” Speaking in Port-Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, He called on... Read More
by Tunde Fagbenle “A collection of independent native states, separated from one another by great distances, differences of history and traditions, and by ethnological, racial, tribal, social and religious barriers.’’ This column of 6th October titled, Engaging dialectics on Nigeria, dwelt on the debate on the need, or not, for (Sovereign) National Conference as panacea... Read More
Sad news: Prominent rights activist slumps and dies after making presentation on National Conference
Prominent rights activist and founding member of the Pro National Conference Organisation, Baba Omojola, is dead. Omojola reportedly slumped and died in his hotel room in Akure, Ondo State on Saturday. He was there to present the position of PRONACO to the Advisory Committee of the proposed National Conference. Spokesman of PRONACO, Veteran Wale... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Following announcements to that effect, the Lagos-Badagry Expressway will be closed-off today to enable construction activities take place without interruption. The road will be closed to commuters from 7am-12pm today for the purpose of constructing a pedestrian bridge for the blue line rail project. The development was disclosed by the Lagos State... Read More
by Femi Fani-Kayode One of the basic truisms of nationhood is that we as a people must appreciate our roots. We must never forget who we are, where we come from and what we stand for. I was born on October 16th in the year of our Lord 1960 and consequently I celebrated my... Read More
by Femi Aribisala I had a fight with my wife. I was very angry and said some nasty things. However, she did not fight back. Instead, she reported me in private to God. As a result, I got into deep trouble. [READ: Listen, God is talking to you (Part 1)] When I was a Research... Read More
by Chioma Gabriel Something must be done about the ASUU strike, otherwise, the problems this country is having today would be a child’s play compared to what would happen tomorrow! We are born weak, we need strength; helpless, we need aid; foolish, we need reason. All that we lack at birth, all that we need... Read More
by Demola Rewaju Chase the cash but protect your child. I don’t know who needs to hear this but if you’re reading it then it just might be you: protect your child. I enjoy how my mind works. Something a female friend and mother of a very smart daughter told me she used to do... Read More
by Femi Falana The aviation minister and her cohorts who should have been fired by President Jonathan have the timerity to insult Nigerians by threatening to deal with those who leaked information on their criminal activities. In January this year the Channels Television broadcast disturbing stories on the dilapidated state of the Ikeja Police College.... Read More
by MensXP Team …there is nothing they need to be jealous or suspicious about 1. Engage into communication. 2. Talk it out with your partner. 3. Make them feel as secure as you can. 4. Reassure them that you’re the one made for them. 5. And there is nothing they need to be jealous or... Read More
The unborn children of Syrian women are the targets of a sickening war game where a shooter who murders a foetus in its mother’s womb is awarded with cigarettes, a British surgeon has revealed. Dr David Nott witnessed evidence of fighters using civilians as target practice and on several occasions shooting pregnant women in the... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Microsoft Corp. on Monday announced the expansion of the Microsoft Ventures partnership program into Africa. Microsoft Ventures was introduced in June as a coordinated global effort to offer tools, resources, expertise and routes to market for startups through partnerships with accelerators around the world. The company has selected 88mph as its first African... Read More