by Clem Khena Ogbena Besides, the government has released N100 billion to cater for the infrastructural needs of the public universities, and yet ASUU has not considered it necessary to return to classrooms, at least, in the interest of the students. Instead, they have co-opted other interest groups into the struggle. The legitimacy of whatever... Read More
by Dele Agekameh The problem is that Gaddafi was taken out, like Saddam Hussein of Iraq, with no thought given to what would come next. The truth is that Libya is a country of tribal rivalries held together by Gaddafi while his dictatorship lasted. You can’t just remove him and be surprised when the tribes... Read More
A woman nightclub reveller has caused outrage after being caught on camera defecating in a city centre street. The woman, who appears to be in her early twenties, was caught in the act by a mobile phone camera and a disgusting three-minute video was later posted onto Facebook. It shows another young woman acting as... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo It seems to be the trend now for Nollywood actors and actresses donning uniforms and trying to channel the child in them for movie roles from Funke Akindele to Nkem Owoh popularly known as Osuofia and now Ini Edo is dressed as a school girl in an upcoming movie. [READ: Don’t laugh! It’s... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Convener of the Save Nigeria Group (SNG), Tunde Bakare yesterday said President Goodluck Jonathan and the All Progressives Congress (APC) leader, Bola Tinubu, were not sincere about the proposed national conference. Speaking at the maiden lecture of a new organization, Centre for Change, Pastor Bakare dismissed their stance, stressing that Jonathan and Tinubu... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Joshuaville, of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has announced the 5th edition of Night of Worship, the annual gathering where people from various ethnicities and denominations gather for an all-night worship encounter. The 2013 edition holds on Friday, 15 November and is headlined by award-winning artists Byron Cage, Shana Wilson... Read More
Edward Smith’s love life has been in overdrive for the last 48 years. By his count, he’s had more than 1,000 sex partners — but only one of those was actually human. Smith, 63, is a “mechaphile,” the term for someone sexually attracted to planes, trains and automobiles. Oh, and helicopters too. He once had a... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Legal activist Itse Sagay said former President Olusegun Obasanjo deceived Nigerians in 2005 when he organised a national conference as he was a member of the committee for that conference. This statement was made on Tuesday, October 15 at a lecture organised by the Centre for Change at the Sheraton Hotels, Ikeja, Lagos.... Read More
The father who repeatedly raped his three-year-old daughter while her mom held her hand so it ‘wouldn’t hurt too much’ pleaded guilty yesterday and faces life in prison. The 28-year-old admitted assaulting the girl while he lived with her and her mother at the Avalon Hotel in Blackman Township, Michigan. As part of the plea agreement he... Read More
An autopsy report has revealed that a popular Miami radio personality died of a bacterial infection related to cosmetic surgery. Betty Pino, 65, underwent surgery in June to remove silicone that had been injected into her buttocks four years earlier. She died on August 7 after being admitted to hospital with sepsis caused by a... Read More
Walking in the annual Victoria’s Secret show, which is watched by millions of people worldwide, is already considered the greatest honour in lingerie modelling. But not only will Candice Swanepoel strut her stuff as an Angel in this year’s showcase, she will also carry $10m (£6.2m) worth of bling around her bust. The 23-year-old will... Read More
by Smitten Kitten What’s a birthday without a cake, right? How about having some fun with it? Chocolate sauce, whipped cream and honey are all passé. 1. It’s all about the birthday boy: Make him feel special on his birthday by doing everything you can for him. Make him his favourite dinner… naked! Or,... Read More
A marine science instructor snorkeling off the Southern California coast spotted something out of a fantasy novel: the silvery carcass of an 18-foot-long, serpent-like oarfish. Jasmine Santana of the Catalina Island Marine Institute needed more than 15 helpers to drag the giant sea creature with eyes the size of half dollars to shore on Sunday.... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo We hope the photo above is not real, but if it is true then it is cringe-worthy and worrisome that a Nigerian medical facility would resort to using rechargeable lamps to conduct dental surgery due to inadequate power supply. This portends such danger to the lives of patients undergoing operation. We hope this... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo MTN Lagos Street Soccer finals held on Sunday, October 13 2013 at the Campos Mini Stadium in Lagos Island where ‘Kukere’ singer Iyanya performed at the closing ceremony with his female dancers on stage. According to sources, Lagos State Deputy Governor, Orelope Adefulire who graced the event, was surprised at the way Iyanya’s dancers were... Read More
by Kayode Komolafe Beyond that, there is a deep conceptual confusion about what the agenda of the conference could ever be. Some have even said the collapse of public education, the gross underdevelopment of healthcare system, the decay of infrastructure and several other problems of Nigeria are to be resolved in the national conference. Since... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo If you think you have seen the end of people trying to do the ‘Skelewu’ dance after Kiddy won the competition and walked away with the $3,000 prize money, you are wrong. Beverly Osu obviously wants a piece of the Skelewu dance action showing us how far she can get down. [READ: Somebody... Read More
A viral photo of two people appearing to engage in a public sex act near the Ohio University campus in Athens was actually rape, according to the woman photographed. A university student photographed while appearing to be engaging in a public sex act near Ohio University’s Athens campus tells police she was being raped as... Read More
by Chisom Ukaegbu After the dust of the leaked ‘skelewu’ video (in case you missed it) originally done by Sesan which circulated online has settled. Superstar, Davido followed up to his earlier tweets of disdain towards the video stating he is re-shooting the music video with London based music director, Mr Moe Musa. He posted... Read More
This is the extraordinary moment that Hillary Clinton’s security staff got into an argument with a traffic warden after he issued her car with a parking ticket. The Westminster City Council warden put an £80 penalty notice on the former US secretary of state’s silver Mercedes vehicle in Central London while she was attending an... Read More
by Onyibe John Mark Wouldn’t we all prefer a President with few words?? But with her performance speaking, than one with weighty words that only makes us loss hope and trust, that in a few years the Nigeria of our dreams would come to Reality. Prior to the 2011 elections, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan was... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Ghanaian actor Van Vicker is marking his 10th wedding anniversary with his wife, Adjoa Van Vicker and decided to do a throwback by sharing a high school picture of of them both back in 1995. The couple had dated for 9 years before saying ‘I do’. If this isn’t love then we... Read More
by Ese Walter I was long past physical abuse by men I loved but had plunged head first into a different kind of abuse. One that occurred in a way that wasn’t easy for my programmed mind to detect. The feeling was the same though. For a long time the term abuse had certain triggers... Read More
by Rajashree Balaram If you feel ‘dumped’, it’s easy to be drawn to a man who makes you feel like a goddess. 1. Are you trying to make your ex jealous? Ask yourself if you are in the new relationship simply so that your ex acknowledges your worth and comes back to you. Like 28-year old... Read More
by Levi Obijiofor If air accidents are inevitable, what would the minister say about countries that have better safety record than we have? Could it be that God loves those countries more than Nigeria? Is the inevitability of air crashes more pronounced in Nigeria than in other countries? If air crashes are an act of... Read More
by Smitten Kitten If you’re unmarried and attempting to lose your virginity, make sure it’s not because of peer pressure. Don’t let your friends decide if you’re ready for sex or not. 1. Giving into peer pressure If you’re unmarried and attempting to lose your virginity, make sure it’s not because of peer pressure. Don’t... Read More