Photo of the Day: D’banj and Don Jazzy like you’ve NEVER seen them before

by Akan Ido How time flies. Who would have thought there was a time the likes of ex-Mo’hits duo, Don Jazzy and the Kokomaster himself, D’banj could be easily mistaken for some upcoming music partners from the heart of Ajegunle. Even then, D’banj, who is now affiliated with Kanye West’s G.O.O.D Music, had the hunger... Read More

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September 17, 2013

You may kiss the author: Kate Henshaw set to lock lips with comedian, Julius Agwu (LOOK)

by Oge Okonkwo Actress, Kate Henshaw with comedians, Basorge Tariah Jnr., Julius Agwu and Alibaba are obviously having fun posing for these funny pictures to be taken at the actresses photo book launch titled ‘A thousand words’. Is Julius Agwu trying to share a kiss with Kate? Of course not! Alibaba is definitely putting asunder... Read More

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September 17, 2013

“2face is avoiding me because of money”: Blackface reacts to Idibia’s Rubbin’ Minds interview

by ‘Jola Sotubo Former Plantashun Boy, Blackface has given a response of sorts to the assertion made by former band mate 2face Idibia that he invited the former to his wedding in Dubai. Blackface had earlier said he hadn’t been invited to the exclusive event and that he is not in the habit of showing... Read More

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September 17, 2013

More than a thousand words: Nollywood sweetheart, Kate Henshaw looks GORGEOUS at her book launch in Lagos

by Oge Okonkwo Nollywood star, Kate Henshaw, had her photo book launch titled ‘ A thousand words’ today, September 17 at MUSON Center, Lagos. She rocked a black flowered peplum top, a black belt, black skirt, fuchsia pink purse, and a multi-coloured strapped heel, not forgetting her 1,000 watt smile to go with the... Read More

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September 17, 2013

Dismissed: 3 police officers sacked after torturing a man to death for killing a dog

Three police officers who recently tortured a man to death for killing a dog were last week sacked after an orderly room trial found them guilty, the Borno police commissioner, Lawan Tanko, said on Tuesday. The three dismissed officers, Sergeant Adewale (alias OC Gbale), Corporal Ezekiel and Corporal James are now being tried in the... Read More

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September 17, 2013

Bus driver facing the sack for driving with his ELBOWS while ‘texting’ (PHOTO)

A bus driver in Croatia is facing the sack after he was caught using two mobile phones to text friends while driving at around 80mph. He is said to have told passengers to ‘get lost’ when they complained about how dangerous his actions were. Passengers on the bus – travelling between the southern town of... Read More

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September 17, 2013

Riots erupt after wardens allegedly beat Adamawa prison inmate to death

by ‘Jola Sotubo Violence erupted yesterday at a prison in Numan, Adamawa State as inmates of the facility protested the death of a fellow inmate who was allegedly beaten to death by wardens. According to reports, security has been beefed up at the prison which is now being guarded by armed soldiers who were deployed... Read More

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September 17, 2013

Why NBC banned Wizkid’s ‘The matter’ and Phyno’s ‘Man of the year’

by Oge Okonkwo The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) are breathing down the necks of radio and TV stations in Nigeria as regrds the nature of songs being aired on these platforms. The commission recently banned radio stations from playing Phyno’s -‘ Man of the year’ and Wizkid’s song featuring Maleek Berry, ‘The Matter’ due to its... Read More

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September 17, 2013

Disgusting discovery: Woman finds a ‘brain’ in a packet of tomato sauce (PHOTO)

A mother-of-three told of her disgust after finding a ‘brain’ in a packet of Lidl passata sauce this week. Horrified Julleen Marter, 47, made the gruesome discovery as she prepared a family meal of chilli con carne. She was shocked when she poured the passata into a pan last Thursday and noticed chunks of grey... Read More

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September 17, 2013

Boy, 16, found in Oyo after escaping from suspected ritualists

by Adeola Balogun A 16-year-old boy has been reunited with his family in Lagos after escaping from the hands of suspected ritualists. Jamiu Memudu was today handed over to his family by officials of the 2nd Division of the Nigerian Army based in Odogbo, Ibadan, Oyo State. According to reports, Memudu was abducted on the... Read More

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September 17, 2013

Les Leba: CBN’s management of surplus cash as economic sabotage

by Les Leba Whether anyone chooses to agree with this analysis is not important; the truth remains clear that CBN instigates the oppressive burden of excess cash in the system, when it captures our dollar earnings and substitutes same with monthly naira allocations. It is bad enough to ever be in a position where one... Read More

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September 17, 2013

PDP crisis: House of Reps in rowdy session over Baraje visit

by Oge Okonkwo There was uproar at the House of Representatives with the arrival of the leader of the breakaway faction of the PDP, Abubakar Baraje who had requested earlier to come to the lower chambers on a courtesy visit. According to reports, the members on hearing about Baraje’s visit were bitter and walked about... Read More

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September 17, 2013

She’s on a roll: BBA winner, Dillish Matthews gets car gift on her birthday (PHOTOS)

by ‘Jola Sotubo BBA “The Chase” winner, Dilish Matthews, yesterday celebrated her 23rd birthday in a classy event while surrounded by family and friends. She was presented with a beautiful car by her boyfriend and reportedly played host to her biological father who had before her BBA sojourn been absent. More photos below:

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September 17, 2013

The Future Awards Africa Winners Spotlight: Cynthia Mosunmola Umoru (Business Owner of the Year, 2009)

Cynthia is an agribusiness entrepreneur who is extremely passionate about food, farming and the community. Proudly calling herself a farmer, her dream is for Nigeria to attain national food security which can only be achieved through increased education of youths and women within the local communities. She is a zoology graduate, an alumnus of the... Read More

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September 17, 2013

Opinion: I also had an intimate affair with Bianca Ojukwu

by Ose Oyamendan ….men with great taste are no longer allowed to publicly announce that we have long-standing and intimate relationship with beautiful women. If we do, we run the risk of being called a tribalist, a liar, a mad man out of control or worse, all three. I am a man. I have to... Read More

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September 17, 2013

Most awkward pose EVER? Comedian, Julius Agwu really needs to get a room (LOOK)

by Oge Okonkwo This photo was taken at the book launch of actress, Kate Hensaw where comedians, Ali Baba and Julius Agwu with celebrity, Eunice Efole posed for a shot. We need to ask Julius Agwu what his leg is doing almost wrapped round Efole’s waist. The classic look on Ali Baba’s face shows he... Read More

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September 17, 2013

CLICK: Microsoft to revolutionise media landscape with MSN Nigeria portal

by Oge Okonkwo As part of measures to expand the Microsoft Network (MSN) Portal to deliver locally relevant news that are tailored to address local users in Nigeria and Africans in diaspora. Devices and Services Company, Microsoft has partnered with Kagiso Media to officially unveil the MSN Nigeria Portal in Lagos. The launch had a... Read More

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September 17, 2013

Fresh out: Rapper, Illbliss features Chidinma in ‘I am sorry’ (WATCH)

by Oge Okonkwo Rapper, Illbliss has churned out another music video titled ‘I am sorry’ featuring Chidinma, after the release of his fresh single ‘Powerful’. The video was directed by Clarence Peters and courtesy of Capital Hill music and The Goretti company. Watch video below:

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September 17, 2013

Miss Ebonyi weds one month after withdrawing from MBGN 2013 (PHOTOS)

by Oge Okonkwo Ujunwa Amanda Onwudilo, the 22-year-old model who was among the contestants for 2013 edition of Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN), representing Eboyin state and pulled out days before the competition is said to have tied the knot with her fiance one month after she quit the pageant. Amanda posted a photo... Read More

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September 17, 2013

7 worst type of relationships that are best avoided

by Heather Jensen This is the type of relationship that could be happy, but there really is no independence in their relationship at all 1. THE TAKE, TAKE, TAKE RELATIONSHIP The very first relationships that are best avoided is the take, take, take relationship. This relationship is full of nothing but taking! Either your partner... Read More

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September 17, 2013

Opinion: PDP crisis – Why Tukur should be allowed to serve out his term in office

by Simon Christian Chukwu (Tukur) is from Adamawa state in Northeast, apparently the same geo-political zone and state with the dissident former vice-president, Atiku Abubakar. And going by the zoning formula of the PDP, Atiku’s presidential ambition has suffered another puncture in the leg. Since the inception of the largest political party in Africa, the... Read More

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September 17, 2013

Scary: 7 everyday products that MAY cause cancer

by Medical Traveler A 1991 report linked drinking coffee to increased risk for bladder cancer 1. Coffee Coffee has been labeled as class 2B carcinogen. Also in that class- DDT, chloroform, and gasoline exhaust. There is much debate over the health effects of coffee, since different studies show that it increases risk for some cancers... Read More

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September 17, 2013

14,300 drivers in Lagos suffer partial blindness – LASDRI boss

by Oge Okonkwo According to the statistics from the training of drivers by Lagos State Drivers’ Institute (LASDRI) which has trained about 65,000 drivers since August 2009, about 22 percent or 14,300 Lagos drivers were discovered to be partially blind. This was revealed by the Chief Executive Officer CEO, (LASDRI), Ayodeji Oyedokun while speaking to Vanguard Newspapers... Read More

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September 17, 2013

BUSTED: This man was caught with 6.5kg of high-grade Brazilian cocaine in Lagos (PICTURED)

by Adeola Balogun A Nigerian man resident in Spain was at the weekend apprehended at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos for having in his possession 6.49 kilogrammes of cocaine. Francis Bawaba, 32 was intercepted by officials of the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the airport and the drugs were subsequently seized from... Read More

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September 17, 2013

Monsters: 12-year-old girl gang raped by 5 ‘friends’ in India

A 12-year-old girl was allegedly gang raped by five minor boys in the Hatigaon area here. The girl was gang raped near her home on Sunday night when her mother was out on work as a daily wage earner, police said on Tuesday. The five boys aged between 12 to 16 years, who are her neighbours and... Read More

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September 17, 2013

Boko Haram: Schools in Yobe reopen 2 months after gov’t seal off

by Adeola Balogun Normal academic activities resumed in Yobe State schools yesterday, more than 2 months after they were compulsorily shut down due to the activities of Boko Haram insurgents in the state. All schools in the state were sealed shut following an attack by the terrorist sect during which 29 students and four teachers... Read More

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September 17, 2013

“It all happened really quickly”: Colleagues help as teacher gives birth in classroom (PHOTO)

A primary school teacher has spoken about how her colleagues helped deliver her son at the school where she works. Diane Krish-Veeramany went into labour on Thursday, a week before her due date. Three of her colleagues at Manford Primary School, in Chigwell, Essex, helped deliver her son Jonah in a classroom. Mrs Krish-Veeramany,... Read More

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September 17, 2013

10 (bad) things that are suprisingly good for you

by Matthew Coy In the 5th century BC, the ancient Greeks sold snow cones made with fruit and honey in the markets of Athens. 1. Ice-cream Ice-cream is a low GI (glycemic-index) food. This means that it is a slow sugar release food that keeps you satisfied for a longer period of time than a... Read More

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September 17, 2013

CLICK: Winners of the Etisalat Geek Force Internship contest emerge

by Akan Ido After six weeks of intense training and tasks, Muyiwa Iyowu, Victor Alayande, Onyemaechi Okafor, Peter Ndirpaya and Valentine Ubalua have emerged the top 5 geeks to qualify for the one year paid internship with Etisalat Nigeria in the Geek Force Internship Contest. These ‘techy bunch’ proved the stuff they are made of... Read More

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Photo of the Day: D’banj and Don Jazzy like you’ve NEVER seen them before

You may kiss the author: Kate Henshaw set to lock lips with comedian, Julius Agwu (LOOK)

“2face is avoiding me because of money”: Blackface reacts to Idibia’s Rubbin’ Minds interview

More than a thousand words: Nollywood sweetheart, Kate Henshaw looks GORGEOUS at her book launch in Lagos

Dismissed: 3 police officers sacked after torturing a man to death for killing a dog

Bus driver facing the sack for driving with his ELBOWS while ‘texting’ (PHOTO)

Riots erupt after wardens allegedly beat Adamawa prison inmate to death

Why NBC banned Wizkid’s ‘The matter’ and Phyno’s ‘Man of the year’

Disgusting discovery: Woman finds a ‘brain’ in a packet of tomato sauce (PHOTO)

Boy, 16, found in Oyo after escaping from suspected ritualists

Les Leba: CBN’s management of surplus cash as economic sabotage

PDP crisis: House of Reps in rowdy session over Baraje visit

She’s on a roll: BBA winner, Dillish Matthews gets car gift on her birthday (PHOTOS)

The Future Awards Africa Winners Spotlight: Cynthia Mosunmola Umoru (Business Owner of the Year, 2009)

Opinion: I also had an intimate affair with Bianca Ojukwu

Social Media Week Lagos heads to London, Obi Asika, DJ Abass, others to speak on panel

Most awkward pose EVER? Comedian, Julius Agwu really needs to get a room (LOOK)

CLICK: Microsoft to revolutionise media landscape with MSN Nigeria portal

Fresh out: Rapper, Illbliss features Chidinma in ‘I am sorry’ (WATCH)

Miss Ebonyi weds one month after withdrawing from MBGN 2013 (PHOTOS)

7 worst type of relationships that are best avoided

Opinion: PDP crisis – Why Tukur should be allowed to serve out his term in office

Scary: 7 everyday products that MAY cause cancer

14,300 drivers in Lagos suffer partial blindness – LASDRI boss

BUSTED: This man was caught with 6.5kg of high-grade Brazilian cocaine in Lagos (PICTURED)

Monsters: 12-year-old girl gang raped by 5 ‘friends’ in India

Boko Haram: Schools in Yobe reopen 2 months after gov’t seal off

“It all happened really quickly”: Colleagues help as teacher gives birth in classroom (PHOTO)

10 (bad) things that are suprisingly good for you

CLICK: Winners of the Etisalat Geek Force Internship contest emerge

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