Oba of Benin welcomes singer Waje with gifts and blessings (PHOTOS)

by Adeola Balogun Songstress Waje went back to her roots as she recently paid a visit to the capital of her home state, Benin city. While there, she was a guest of the Oba of Benin; Omo N’Oba N’edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Erediauwa, CFR. The ruler received her warmly and gave her blessings and a... Read More

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September 14, 2013

“An alluring contemporary pop album” – D’banj’s Album “D’Kings Men” reviewed on The New York Times

by ‘Jola Sotubo D’banj has gone international and from all indications, he intends to stay there. The star who has featured major music players like Snoop Lion and Kanye West in his songs, has received another international nod as his most recent album, “D Kings Men” was reviewed on The New York Times yesterday Friday... Read More

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September 14, 2013

2 farmers arraigned in Benue for armed robbery

by Adeola Balogun Two Benue State farmers have been remanded in prison on suspicion of armed robbery. Aondoakura Ukor and Terwase Zakaa,who hail from Adikpo in Kwande Local Government Area of the state, were on Thursday arraigned for conspiracy and armed robbery before a magistrate court in Makurdi, the state capital. The Prosecution reportedly told... Read More

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September 14, 2013

Painting the town red: D’banj steps out in exclusive Buscemi 100mm shoes (LOOK)

by Oge Okonkwo ‘Painting da town red tonite with my Buscemi toh bad! OooSssHhhEee‘, was what excited singer D’banj said as he stepped out in his new Buscemi 100mm shoes at the Soundcity/Nokia Lumia event which held last night at the Civic Centre, Lagos. The footwear is a full grain Italian leather sneaker which comes with an 18K gold plated... Read More

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September 14, 2013

“My husband uses Aboniki to have sex with me” – This woman has had enough of her marriage

A 43-year-old woman, Omolara Acchoyame, recently dazed her husband before the Igando Customary Court in Lagos State, when she alleged that sex with her husband was torture. Omolara, who had filed for divorce proceedings against her husband, Solomon Acchoyame, alleged that he exhibited strange behaviours while making love to her. She alleged that he waited... Read More

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September 14, 2013

Bringing you closer: 10 things you should know about your man

by Krystle Crossman Respect his role as a father and a husband and notice his views and how he feels about it as well Whether you have been married for 30 years or have just come back from the honeymoon you may think you know everything about your husband but here are 10 things that you... Read More

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September 14, 2013

Opinion: PDP crisis – Jonathan, Anenih, Clark and the only way out

by Kayode Ojo Jonathan’s goodwill message was, indeed, the magnum opus of the dinner, finding anchorage on Anenih’s earlier homily that no efforts would be spared to bring everybody back on board. He expressed confidence that the ongoing reconciliation would resolve the crisis. Within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), events of the past two weeks... Read More

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September 14, 2013

Opinion: Imo State Youths Facebook group needs to stop stealing from writers

by Tunde Leye Someone said writing is not difficult – it is only sitting before a computer and bleeding into it. Something that requires that kind of work to create shout not be taken with levity. The fact that a work is available on the internet does not take away the fact that someone owns... Read More

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September 14, 2013

Salihu Tanko Yakasai: President Jonathan’s miscalculations (Y! Politico)

by Salihu Tanko Yakasai ….Never in the history of our nation has the office of the president been humiliated and disgraced publicly like it has under GEJ. If Governors can publicly walk out on the president on live TV during the staged convention of the PDP, then I wonder what goes on behind closed doors,... Read More

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September 14, 2013

10 essential party rules to follow

by Sunayana Suresh When at a party, remember to stay with your set of friends. 1. Don’t mix your drinks. If you want to stay free from a hangover the next day, then stick to the same drink all through the night. 2. Eat regularly. Finger food, fries and some meat as all of these can ensure... Read More

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September 14, 2013

Orji Uzor Kalu: 53 years of pain, yet hope in sight

by Orji Uzor Kalu I do not subscribe to the general notion that Nigeria has not fared well in the past 53 years, just because of the little problems that dog the path of our national development. Agreed, some avoidable mistakes have been made, but these are not enough to obliterate the gains we have... Read More

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September 14, 2013

What happens when you overcharge Basketmouth? Find out in this HILARIOUS video (WATCH)

by Oge Okonkwo Comedians Basketmouth and Buchi shot this comedy skit for a Hip TV commercial where Basketmouth was customer at the hotel who ordered for a meal in his room while Buchi was the attendant. Check out the hilarious reaction of Basketmouth when he was given the bill for the meal he had ordered.... Read More

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September 14, 2013

“Did I pay you to dance to my music ?” Davido wants to know why his money upsets you

by Tutu Akinlabi Davido has continually tried to make it clear that he has paid his dues in the music business like everyone else, rich father aside. The star again expressed this view during his UK tour on Vox Africa UK. Davido explained how he has had to deal with the stereotype and how he... Read More

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September 14, 2013

20 tips to make the most of your 20s

by Ashley Crouch Find a job that you’re excited to wake up and go to every morning. And if you can, save a little money! Having a little financial freedom will allow you more room to pursue your passions freely. We’ve been called pre-adults, emerging adults, millennials, the defining decade and the lost decade. We... Read More

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September 14, 2013

“We hope we have made you proud”: Actress, Rita Dominic pays touching tribute to late mum (READ)

by Oge Okonkwo Actress, Rita Dominic posted a picture of her late mother who passed away 13 years ago on her Instagram page with a short tribute which read: ‘13 yrs ago we lost u to the cold hands of death and not a day goes by that we don’t think of u.. We miss... Read More

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September 14, 2013

Music superstars, Ice prince, Iyanya, others to star in MTV ‘Shuga’

by ‘Jola Sotubo The MTV Base drama series, Shuga, can already boast of a star-studded cast and it is set to increase its shine and popularity by adding Iyanya and Ice prince to the already remarkable list. The BET Award winner, and the ‘Kukere’ star, will join an all-star cast which includes Maria Okanrende, Tiwa... Read More

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September 14, 2013

CLICK: Martini Terrazza, excellence in taste and style, launches in Lagos (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido On Saturday, 7th September, the MARTINI TERRAZZA® was launched at Rhapsody’s Ikeja, Lagos outlet. A phenomenal tradition of excellence in taste and style that has lasted 150 years, the MARTINI TERRAZZA® is a series of iconic rooftop bars in the heart of some of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities. Lagos witnessed the... Read More

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September 14, 2013

Terrible: 7 suspects remanded in prison for beating man to death in Bauchi

by Adeola Balogun Seven persons in Bauchi State have been locked behind bars after an order pronounced by a court to that effect. The suspects were remanded following reports that they allegedly beat one Habibu Abdu to death in Azare headquarters of Katagum Local Government Area of the state. According to reports, the court was... Read More

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September 14, 2013

Welcome to the good life! This is what Jude ‘Engees’ Okoye wants you to see (PHOTO)

by ‘Jola Sotubo Jude “Engees” Okoye, brother of music duo Psquare, has shown that he has not been left out of the celebrity action. Jude, who doubles as a producer for his brothers, took to Twitter to show off his Rolex watches. He is wearing not just one, but two! Now that’s good living!

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September 14, 2013

Residents, corps members panic as renewed clashes erupt in Nasarawa

by ‘Jola Sotubo Renewed clashes among youth in Nasarawa State has led to mayhem and left 65 youth corps members trapped. The corps members are caught in the crossfire in Lafia, the state capital following riots caused by violent confrontations between the Eggon (Ombatse) youths and their Alago counterparts in the state. According to reports,... Read More

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September 14, 2013

So true, so false: Did ex-EFCC boss, Farida Waziri really send OBJ this letter? (READ)

by ‘Jola Sotubo A controversial press statement released by Farida Waziri, a former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), relating to her tenure, has left her in a verbal tussle with her predecessor, Nuhu Ribadu, and former president, Olusegun Obasanjo. [READ: “Waziri lied to seek undue relevance” – Nuhu Ribadu] Waziri To... Read More

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September 14, 2013

Temie Giwa: Conversation on class (Y! FrontPage)

by Temie Giwa ….the fascinating conversation died out when the proponent of the ‘Child not bride’ initiative focused on moral outrage while ignoring the huge elephant in the room: inequality and poverty. What does girl child marriage, deportation of destitutes in Lagos, and many other major conversations Nigerians have been having recently have in common? On... Read More

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September 14, 2013

ASUU strike: ‘We cannot continue to suffer in silence’ – NANS cries out

The leadership of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has passed a vote of no confidence on President Goodluck Jonathan for lacking the political will to revamp the education sector. NANS, in a statement signed its national president, Prince Miaphen, said most worrisome and infuriating was his administration’s failure to implement the 2009 agreement reached... Read More

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September 14, 2013

Femi Adesina: New lessons I have learnt

by Femi Adesina Why should religion ever be a source of rift between any people? Why should it be a centrifugal force in a country? Today, politics is played on the altar of religion and ethnicity. Is he a member of my church, or my mosque? Does he speak my language? Experiences of the... Read More

September 14, 2013

Tragic news: Lightening strikes 4 people dead in Nasarawa

by Akan Ido Four people have been reported dead after lightening struck at Mechanic Village, Lafia LGA, Nasarawa state. PM Reports say the unfortunate incident happened around 7:05pm when the victims were about leaving their place of work just before a heavy rainfall. Witnesses say they decided to lockup their workshop and go home but before... Read More

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September 14, 2013

Duro Onabule: And the PDP civil war spreads

by Duro Onabule President Jonathan could not be faulted either on the timing or the ex-ministers concerned. In war, you employ every weapon at your disposal. The only fallout is that the cabinet reshuffle makes the PDP crisis bloodier. Since the outbreak of the civil war in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), there has been... Read More

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September 14, 2013

It gets worse: Colleges of Education lecturers set to begin strike on Monday

by Akan Ido The academic staff of the Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) have threatened to stay off work for seven days starting from Monday. According to reports, the Union is embarking on the seven-day warning strike to press on its demands to the federal government which it has for long ignored. According... Read More

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September 14, 2013

Opinion: The world must stop Assad now – A Syrian’s cry for help

by Yassin Al-Haj Saleh We Syrians are human beings of this world, and the world must stop the Assad regime from killing us. Now. THE story is simple. Here in Syria, there is a regime that has been killing its subjects with impunity for the last 30 months. The notion that there is a mysterious... Read More

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September 14, 2013

Terrorism: Boko Haram kills 3 people, demand N1m from Borno traders

Following the dislodgement of Boko Haram camps in some parts of Borno State by troops which had forced many of the terrorists to scavenge for food from villagers, the terrorists have resorted to armed robbery thereby robbing innocent civilians and killing three passengers after collecting unspecified amount of cash and food items from their victims... Read More

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September 14, 2013

Dele Momodu: In search of a refreshing Nigerian

by Dele Momodu Ethnicity has suddenly become the number one contributor to our backwardness. The most educated Nigerian becomes rabidly myopic and stupidly sensitive once a matter affects his tribe and community. He instantly wears a toga of illiteracy and foolishness. Fellow Nigerians, I’m happy to send you this letter from Harare, the capital of... Read More

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Oba of Benin welcomes singer Waje with gifts and blessings (PHOTOS)

“An alluring contemporary pop album” – D’banj’s Album “D’Kings Men” reviewed on The New York Times

2 farmers arraigned in Benue for armed robbery

Painting the town red: D’banj steps out in exclusive Buscemi 100mm shoes (LOOK)

“My husband uses Aboniki to have sex with me” – This woman has had enough of her marriage

Bringing you closer: 10 things you should know about your man

Opinion: PDP crisis – Jonathan, Anenih, Clark and the only way out

Opinion: Imo State Youths Facebook group needs to stop stealing from writers

Salihu Tanko Yakasai: President Jonathan’s miscalculations (Y! Politico)

10 essential party rules to follow

Orji Uzor Kalu: 53 years of pain, yet hope in sight

What happens when you overcharge Basketmouth? Find out in this HILARIOUS video (WATCH)

“Did I pay you to dance to my music ?” Davido wants to know why his money upsets you

20 tips to make the most of your 20s

“We hope we have made you proud”: Actress, Rita Dominic pays touching tribute to late mum (READ)

Music superstars, Ice prince, Iyanya, others to star in MTV ‘Shuga’

CLICK: Martini Terrazza, excellence in taste and style, launches in Lagos (PHOTOS)

Terrible: 7 suspects remanded in prison for beating man to death in Bauchi

Welcome to the good life! This is what Jude ‘Engees’ Okoye wants you to see (PHOTO)

Residents, corps members panic as renewed clashes erupt in Nasarawa

So true, so false: Did ex-EFCC boss, Farida Waziri really send OBJ this letter? (READ)

Temie Giwa: Conversation on class (Y! FrontPage)

ASUU strike: ‘We cannot continue to suffer in silence’ – NANS cries out

Femi Adesina: New lessons I have learnt

Tragic news: Lightening strikes 4 people dead in Nasarawa

Duro Onabule: And the PDP civil war spreads

It gets worse: Colleges of Education lecturers set to begin strike on Monday

Opinion: The world must stop Assad now – A Syrian’s cry for help

Terrorism: Boko Haram kills 3 people, demand N1m from Borno traders

Dele Momodu: In search of a refreshing Nigerian

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