by Josef Omorotionmwan Today’s piece takes us to faraway Moscow, Russia, where on the eve of Nigeria’s 53rd Independence Anniversary, some 16 Niger Delta students went on rampage at the Nigerian Embassy to protest the non-remittance of their allowances. Even before the Nigerian civil war, my father had always advised that if anyone offended us, we... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The attempt by Boko Haram insurgents to once again find a safe haven for operation in Kano State has been nipped in the bud by security troops. Security agents yesterday found a cache of ammunition in a building suspected to be a hideout for the members of the terrorist group in... Read More
She’s already amassed a vast collection of inkings throughout her career. So in order to mark her recent trip to New Zealand, Rihanna decided to get a permanent reminder by having a traditional Maori tattoo inked on her right hand. While modern tattoos are usually completed using a needle machine, the traditional Ta Moko tattoos... Read More
by Akan Ido Season Two of world acclaimed talent fiesta, Nigeria’s Got Talent, is set for an exciting first round in Abuja as thousands of eager hopefuls prepare to jostle for a once in a lifetime opportunity to emerge on the talent platform. The first audition, held today at Bolton White Hotel, Garki, Abuja kicking... Read More
Forget juice boxes and crayons. A Philadelphia preschooler came to class with crack cocaine and cash, authorities said. The 4-year-old boy showed his shocking contraband to another student on Tuesday morning, who told a teacher, Philadelphia schools spokesman Fernando Gallard told the Daily News. “The teacher approached the pre-K student and asked him to... Read More
Olympian Bruce Jenner and Kris Jenner, the mother of TV’s Kardashian clan, have separated after 22 years of marriage, according to the network that airs their reality show. “We are living separately and we are much happier this way,” E! News quoted the former couple as saying in a joint statement Tuesday. “But we will... Read More
An Alabama elementary school community is celebrating the bravery of a fifth-grade girl who shielded two younger students from gunfire with her body and got them home safely. J’Nay Bailey, 11, was walking the kindergartner and first-grader home from Montview Elementary School in Huntsville when the gunshots rang out about 2:45 p.m. on Sept.... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo A tanker exploded in the early hours of Tuesday, October 8 2013 at a gas plant in the Lekki area of Lagos, according to reports. According to reports, the fire outbreak was reportedly started by suspected vandals at about 5 a.m who were at the plant located around a residential estate at... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi Living large has never been a problem for Nigerian musician Lynxxx. The Syndik8 Records boss is also a Pepsi Ambassador and a front liner for telecommunications giant Glo so he is no stranger to the luxury life. The “Fine Lady” crooner further has further demonstrated this by deciding to splurge on... Read More
Social networking and blogging sites were once reserved for photos of cocktails, cute animals and ‘food porn’. Then came the dreaded ‘selfie’ – a trend for turning one’s camera on oneself and posting the (usually highly flattering and edited) results online. Now a new breed of ‘mini-me selfie’ looks set to take off thanks to... Read More
by Chisom Ukaegbu Egberipapa 1 of Bayelsa, Timaya brings new life in his new music video for single ‘Ukwu’. The video showed the full power of the waist (ukwu) which when harnessed can cure paralysis and free criminals. The hilarious video was shot by Mr Moe Musa and produced by Masterkraft. Watch the video below:
by Oge Okonkwo Former Governor of Plateau state, Solomon Lar has passed away. According to reports, the death of Chief Lar was confirmed by the state governor, Jonah Jang to newsmen. The governor said, Chief Lar, who was 80-years-old reportedly died in the United States of America The pioneer national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party... Read More
A player of Shooting Stars of Sports Club, 3SC, of Ibadan, Oyo State, Moses Ogaga has died. According to reports, Ogaga who was a midfielder died on Wednesday morning in Ogbomosho, Oyo State, as his family was preparing to take him to Kano. The Media Officer of 3SC, Jubril Arowolo, told newsmen that the deceased... Read More
by Les Leba A stronger naira will shift market preference from the dollar and reduce the propensity for round tripping. Any patron of Bureau de Change may find that a difference of about N10 per dollar now exists between the official rates of N155 per dollar ex-Central Bank, and about N165/dollar in the open market. ... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Reports reaching us says the Speaker of Plateau State House of Assembly, John Dabwan, has resigned. He was immediately replaced with Titus Alams, the member representing Bokkos State Constituency. The Deputy Speaker of the House, Johnbull Shekarau was also impeached and replaced with Joyce Ramnap. Both lawmakers were believed to have removed... Read More
A brave aeroplane passenger was forced to take over the controls and make an emergency landing last night after the pilot fell ill. The hero passenger was helped by two instructors who guided him fly the Cessna into Humberside Airport, in north Lincolnshire, from the ground. Humberside Police have today said the pilot, who was... Read More
A Saudi Islamic preacher accused of torturing his five-year-old daughter to death has been sentenced to just eight years in jail and 600 lashes. Lama al-Ghamdi died in October 2012 having suffered multiple injuries. Her skull was crushed, a finger nail had been pulled off, her ribs and arm broken and she suffered extensive bruising... Read More
If anyone was wondering what Mariah Carey was getting for her husband’s birthday they just need to check her Twitter feed. The singer tweeted a sexy shot of her bust in raunchy lingerie on Tuesday with message: ‘Happy Birthday to my Hubby @NickCannon…”my baby I’m waiting on youuuu”hahaha! KKLB! GHL!!!! Mwah !!!!!’ With only a... Read More
Accusations: La Crystal King-Woolfork, 28, is facing an attempted murder charge A woman is facing an attempted murder charge after stabbing her boyfriend in the eye when he refused to have sex with her at 4am. According to an affidavit La Crystal King-Woolfork, 28, became angry after her boyfriend refused her advances at their Vero... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Actress, Ini Edo definitely has a flair for combining clothes, she recently shared a photo on her Instagram page wearing a multicolored turn-up leggins,black top, brown boots, nude bag and dark shades accompanying the photo with a caption: Off to work#how are we doing today fellas???bless u all#love 4 God is love#... Read More
Maths teacher: Neil Mason, 28, made sexual suggestions to some girls, often texting under a pseudonym and using Facebook A maths teacher who offered schoolgirls £300 to pose topless and sent naked pictures of himself to a 16-year-old girl has been jailed for more than two years. Neil Mason, 28 – who taught at The... Read More
This is the moment a drunk passenger stripped naked on the airport tarmac and begged the captain for a fight before he had to be tasered by police. The 52-year-old holidaymaker, who had arrived in Manchester on an easyJet flight from Malta, also urinated up the side of the Terminal One building in front of... Read More
A pregnant mother who didn’t realise she was expecting gave birth on her bathroom floor in the middle of the night – while her partner slept through it all. Nadia Watson, 22, of Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, woke up suffering from what she thought were period pains but collapsed to the floor and went into labour. She... Read More
Crazy duo! Nollywood’s Funke ‘Jenifa’ Akindele & Mercy Johnson fight over (giant) Agege bread (LOOK)
by Oge Okonkwo Nollywood actresses Funke Akindele and Mercy Johnson crack us up with these funny photo. We do not know if these actresses are on a suicide mission but it is obvious they are fighting for this humongous loaf of bread on one hand with one liter of soft drinks clutched in the other.... Read More
Move over Oprah: Nigerian oil tycoon Folorunsho Alakija, pictured in September, is now the richest black woman in the world with an estimated fortune of $7.3 billion Move over Oprah, Nigerian oil tycoon Folorunsho Alakija is now the richest black woman in the world with an estimated fortune of $7.3 billion. Africa boasts 55 billionaires... Read More
by Japheth Omojuwa There will be no fight against corruption under this government. Nigeria will not win the war against corruption under the current administration of President Goodluck Jonathan. You can’t win a battle you don’t fight. In fact, based on the administration’s parley with corruption, one should not be surprised when the corruption statistics... Read More
by Leigh Newman For most of us, getting out of bed each morning after age 27 is physically uncomfortable—not in a massive, disease-riddled or car accident kind of way. 1. The Dream of the (Tiny Little) Thing You Were Meant to Do Look, we all know what I was meant to do: sing jazz in a... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo A 34-year-old man, Henry Okoro was arrested and remanded in police custody for allegedly killing his wife, Amaka , over her inability to have children. According to sources, the incident was said to have occurred at about 5:00 am on August 27, 2013 in the Gbagada area of Lagos state after a... Read More
by Adeola Balogun There was confusion in the Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State as two teenagers launched a rocket which landed in a residential area. The boys, who are scientifically inclined students of the Federal Government College in the area, launched the device, which was part of a science project, causing residents of... Read More