by Obinna Akukwe The bank accounts of fuelers of the enemity continue to grow while the nation lies in depravity. Awolowo never forgave Abiola for betraying him. Azikiwe never forgave Okadigbo. Ekwueme never forgave Jim Nwobodo. Tukur is at war with Murtala Nyako. It is war, unforgiveness all over. Politicians of Nigerian extraction have the... Read More
by Lai Mohammed The situation in Rivers State is the worst nightmare for any democracy. The rule of Jonathan and the police has replaced the rule of law, and Rivers has become a police state in its most brutish form. In its most recent intervention on the seemingly intractable crisis in Rivers earlier this month,... Read More
by Krystle Crossman First try getting your man to go to the drug store to buy some feminine products and see how well that works out for you, then maybe you can think about the rest. When you watch a Hollywood movie, you see couples who fall deeply in love, and the story almost always works... Read More
by Elnathan John One way to die is to ensure that in life, you did something worth remembering. This action need not be good or exemplary. In Nigeria no one cares if you were good or evil when you die. The only crime is dying without having done anything worthy of note A great man... Read More
by Simon Kolawole Now, how can states become more economically stable and viable? There are two avenues I can think of straightaway. One, solid minerals. The laws are currently skewed in favour of the federal government and there is gross inactivity despite all the licences issued to mining companies over the years. What is federalism?... Read More
by Akan Ido Dr. Reuben Abati, the Special Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan on Media and Publicity is a man with strong opinions and is not afraid to express them. Abati, who was the former chairman of the editorial board of the Guardian Newspapers has been widely faulted for pitching tent with a government he... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Just days after they received a double blow, one from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) refusing them recognition and another from the court system, the Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is being plagued by trouble yet again. The temporary office of the newly created faction,... Read More
by Tola Sunmonu So before diving into the sector, you need to think about the three C’s; Cost, Cost and Cost. Your objective should be to drive your costs down as much as possible. This past week, I spoke at the ICAN 43rd annual conference on a panel with the executive governor of Adamawa, Vice-Admiral... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A native doctor fell victim as a couple he took in to supposedly treat and help turned out to be wolves in sheep’s clothing. Vincent Amafule and his wife took in the strangers who were brought in by a former patient of his identified simply as Ifeanyi. Amafule was told by Ifeanyi... Read More
by Denrele Animashaun Nothing gets done unless we work on our corner of the world and there lies the rub. We have been so grounded down that we have forgotten how to be human. We have forgotten that we are tied up in struggle and prosperity. “… Ask not what your country can do for... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo An innocent passerby was caught in the crossfire in Ebonyi State when he unfortunately passed by a farmland over which an argument had ensued and was decapitated. Christopher Udi, was walking by the piece of land when he got attacked by one Maduka Samuel Ogbu, 38, who had just concluded a heated... Read More
Of the three Nigerian nominees for the finals of the CNN/Multichoice African Journalist of the Year Awards held in Cape Town, South Africa, yesterday, two won awards in their respective categories. The two winners are Oluwatoyosi Ogunseye of Sunday Punch in the UNICEF-sponsored Environment Category and Tolu Ogunlesi, a freelance journalist for Ventures... Read More
by Tunde Fagbenle Just because she is the wife of the governor Bisi is not ready to confine herself, as she puts it, ‘to make his bed, wash his clothes, take care of the children, cook his food and rub his feet when he comes home’! Erelu Bisi Fayemi turned 50 back in June 2013.... Read More
by Akan Ido Nigerian queen of blogging, Linda Ikeji was out and about on Saturday looking radiant and well put together as always. The sexy ex-model posted a picture on her Instagram page wearing a casual shimmering tank top with denim jeans, a DKNY purse and a Jimmy Choo footwear to complete the chic look.... Read More
Laporshia Massey, 12, died of an asthma attack on Sept.25 after staff members at Bryant Elementary School in Cobbs Creek, PA didn’t provide immediate rescue. The school only has a nurse on staff two days a week. This is due to Philadelphia budget cuts in schools implemented by Gov. Tom Corbett. Daniel Burch, Laporshia’s father,... Read More
by Joseph Igbinovia Foremost sprinter, Mary Onyali, also stuck to her maiden name until recently when she hyphenated her husband’s family name, Omagbemi. In the past, a surname change naturally followed every wedding, particularly in this part of Africa. In fact, the name change was anticipated by every single-lady because it was considered the most... Read More
by Dapo Thomas Of all the countries of the world, Nigeria appears to be the one with the highest number of churches, pastors and prophets who are very very close to government and political leaders. The quiescence of the dead to object to their eternal confinement six feet below, certifies the reality of their non-existence.... Read More
If you’re in a relationship and make a mistake, you generally have two choices. You can either A) suck it up and have an honest talk with your significant other or B) do something utterly batshit, like fake your own death to avoid admitting that you left the toilet seat up. Guess which decision the... Read More
by Duro Onabule All the same, critics of the national conference were the same group all along, pretending to be clamouring for Bashorun MKO Abiola to be honoured and when Jonathan decided to rename University of Lagos after the deceased, the hypocrites were up in arms against the honour done Abiola. Otherwise, agitation for national... Read More
by Dele Sobowale It is not fair, God; it is not fair. “Steel and death have made terrible ravages among us; and the sad thing is we are not yet at the end of tragedy”. Frederick the Great, Emperor of Prussia, 1740-1786. (VANGUARD BOOK OF QUOTATIONS p 32). Why am I writing a tribute to... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo We do not know the exact place this happened but the man’s strenght is simply amazing. How he could move with the generator set and the cement bag in his mouth is mindbloggling. It is as real as it can get, amazing but should not be tried at home unless you are... Read More
Heartbreaking: Sally Hyde with her twin sons Harry and George who have both been struck down with cancer A mother has told of her heartbreak after her twin sons were both diagnosed with the same type of cancer. Sally Hyde was devastated when her son George Parnell, 14, was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma recently – almost... Read More
by Akan Ido Walk Against Rape Nigeria , the organisation founded to continuously help in raising awareness of sexual violence, its prevalence and effects and in particular highlight the importance and need for appropriate high quality and specialised support for survivors unveils the first of its kind handbook in Nigeria titled “BREAKING THE SILENCE” written by the National Coordinator... Read More
Chinese knotweed is used in traditional medicine to enhance sexual vitality and judging by the look of this particular specimen, it’s pretty effective. Construction workers clearing a patch of the plant, enjoyed a good chuckle after pulling out a root that resembles a rather well-endowed gentleman in the nude. The workers were preparing for the... Read More
by Simeon Christian Chukwu If you are in your final term in office you are saved but if you have a presidential ambition two things are involved: It is either you are from the North or from the South. If you are from the North you are saved but if you are from the South... Read More