by Adisa Adeleye The recent statements of intent by both new (but old) parties (APC and PDM) lead to the same goal of a prosperous and safe democratic state which would be our inheritance after the expected defeat of the ruling party (PDP) in the 2015 elections. Many Nigerians and also friendly foreigners agree that... Read More
Shina Oyetayo is a journalist who won the Journalist of the Year prize at the 2007 edition of The Future Awards Africa. Oyetayo, who was working with TELL at the time, has also worked with other publications, including Punch Newspapers, where he was an entertainment reporter. Oyetayo, the first winner of this award, was also... Read More
Girl gone wild: Ania Lisewska, who plans to have sex only on weekends, would have to engage in intercourse every Saturday and Sunday for the next 20 years, it has been estimated. Good luck. A Polish woman wants to sleep her way to success by having sex with more than 100,000 men. Ania Lisewska, 21... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A man in Edo State has been docked by an Area Customary Court in Edo State for allegedly hacking his older brother to death. Suraju Muaju is alleged to have killed his brother with a cutlass on the night of August 25th while the latter was asleep. The incident occurred at their... Read More
by Debo Adejugbe Even though the report had failed to mention the several mushroom allowances written into their pay packets, they failed to dispute it with facts but gunned for Oby. To be frank, I didn’t know where to start this piece from, after I had written down the title for several days. To spice... Read More
by Alkasim Abdulkadir This decision to advice the governor to return the United States for further medical examination and treatment should be supported by all men and women of goodwill and not be judged on the altar of primordial political and ethno-religious sentiments. These are certainly not happy times for Mrs. Hauwa Danbaba Suntai the first... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo No man, or group of people, has the right to punish an entire people simply because he wants to hold on to the trappings of office. We live in a sick nation. One that punishes its own people with the most ham-fisted, hopeless leadership one can find this side of the globe.... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo The traditional wedding between the head pastor of Revival Assembly Church, Anselm Madubuko, and 33-year-old Kenyan gospel star, Emmy Kosgei held yesterday, Thursday, August 29 in the bride’s hometown the Koibatek District of Kenya. [READ: Moving on: Apostle Anselm Madubuko set to marry gospel music star in Kenya (LOOK)] The church wedding is due to hold... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Part of the ransom paid by employers of the five construction workers kidnapped on August 23 have been recovered by the Bayelsa state police command, on Thursday. [READ: Free at last: Kidnapped Bayelsa workers regain freedom] This information was disclosed by the state’s Commissioner of Police, Hilary Opara, to newsmen in Yenagoa, where he... Read More
A severed human head has been sent to the boss of Kenya’s police commission, Johnston Kavuludi, who has been trying to reform the service. A box containing the head and two human hands covered in blood also had the message: “Kavuludi, you are next”. The police say they are interpreting it as a death... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared three aides of former governor of Enugu state, Chimaroke Nnamani, wanted. The trio of Jude Benjamin Amanze, Chinelo Nwigwe and David Nwigwe, following an arrest warrant issued by Justice M. N. Yunusa of the Federal High Court in Lagos. They are wanted by the EFCC... Read More
by Isi Esene In a reaction to the threat of legal action given by Bianca Ojukwu, the widow of the late Biafran warlord, Dim Chukwuemeka Ojukwu, former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has declared his intention to follow the matter through. [READ: I have NEVER met Fani-Kayode – Bianca Ojukwu speaks out, demands a retraction] In a... Read More
by Zeenia F Baria A healthy way to cook beef is to have it slightly seared on the outside, sliced very thin and served with a salad. 1. Sweet potatoes Craving for carbs? Steer clear of French fries and junk sugar-rich foods. Have some sweet potatoes instead, which are known to release a slow, steady... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A 22 year old man has been arrested by officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Gombe, for allegedly attempting to rape an 80-year-old blind woman identified as Malama Hannutu Baba. The Gombe State Commander of NSCDC, Joel Khestossen said, Tuesday, that the suspect, identified as Mohammed Inuwa,... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Nollywood diva, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, shared more pictures of her family vacation in Europe and they look wonderful. [READ: Nollywood star, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde shares AWESOME family holiday photo (LOOK)] Omotola who is Italy with her husband and the whole family took photos in landmark locations including one on a gondola with everyone smiling... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The Chairman of the Ejigbo Local Council Development Area, Kehinde Bamgbetan, has asked the public to disregard recent online reports indicating that Former Governor Bola Tinubu is one of the owners the Lekki Concession Company (LCC). He said this in the light of the reports from a news website, The Will, which... Read More
by Sobiya N. Moghul Rest your voice to prevent exerting the larynx and worsening hoarseness of the voice. 1. Warm saline gargle- Gargling with a pinch of salt in a glass of luke warm water 3-4 times daily helps increase the blood flow to the pharyngeal region, thereby washing away the infection and also reducing the edema associated... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo The claim of a relationship made by the former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, between him and the widow of Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu who is also Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain, Bianca Ojukwu, while she was a spinster has been described as false. [READ: Femi Fani-Kayode: A word for those who call me a tribalist] Chief Fani-Kayode... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Four persons, Samuel Ogbebor, Daniel Njaiji, Agwai Peter and Jackson Umosen, have been arrested by the Kogi State Police Command on Thursday for allegedly trying to defraud the Federal Polytechnic, Idah, by posing as officials of the EFCC. Parading the suspects before newsmen in Lokoja, the acting Commissioner of Police in Kogi, Austin Evbakhavbakun made the announcement, saying that... Read More
Police officers showed off their “dance moves” in front of cheering crowds at Notting Hill Carnival, London. Dozens of revellers formed a circle around them while the three policemen – dressed in police jackets and uniform – had a dance off, grinding and getting down, before forming a line on the floor and doing a... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The Kubwa Expressway in Abuja was the scene of a fatal accident yesterday as 3 people, including a pregnant woman, lost their lives in a car crash. The accident was caused by a collision between a tipper with plate number JAL 315XA and a Peugeot Car with plate number BWR 733AR at... Read More
by Adeola Balogun Superstar Davido really does know how to put his money where his mouth is. The “Skelewu” master is in the US for a few shows and also for his sister’s wedding which is set to hold in Miami this weekend. He decided to take advantage of this opportunity to customize his already... Read More
by Akan Ido Mega music superstars, Peter and Paul Okoye of Psquare can’t stop flaunting their amazing abs posting sexy photos of themselves online. In this photo, Peter looked like he’s spending a little bit more time in the gym compared to his equally fit brother. The ladies in Chicago apparently loved every bit of... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Two men, were on Thursday, docked by an Ikeja Magistrate’s court for allegedly stealing 100 litres of diesel from the Daystar Christian Centre at Oregun, Ikeja. The suspects identified as Felix Richard (26) and Lucky Ikiedemhe (26) have been arraigned before Magistrate Abimbola Makanju-Oshodi on a two-count charge of conspiracy to steal... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A man simply identified as Mutairu, an indigene of Sokoto, was found dead in his make shift apartment in the Egbeda area of Lagos State. His body was discovered by neighbours in the early hours of Thursday. He allegedly died from extreme inhalation of toxic fumes from his electricity generator which was... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Encouraged by the support he is receiving from state House of Assembly, Taraba Acting Governor, Garba Umar, yesterday, counteracted Governor Danbaba Suntai’s decision to dissolve the State Executive Council. The Acting governor in a statement to the citizens of the state, asked them to ignore the dissolution of the State Executive Council... Read More
Lagos is the fourth worst city in the world, Economist Intelligence Unit, EIU, an independent forecasting and advisory business within the Economist Group has said. And its top worst cities, are scattered around Africa and Asia. Lagos, the fourth on the list, shares its 137 position with Port Moresby, in Papua New Guinea on 38.9... Read More
by Akan Ido Tragedy struck in Sapele, Delta state on Wednesday night as a 9-month-old baby who was reported to have been locked in the house by her parents was burnt to death. The little girl’s mother was said to have gone to the market to conduct her business of plaiting people’s hairs at the... Read More
by Isi Esene The political crisis in River state is taking a turn for the worse as delegates loyal to the state governor, Rotimi Amaechi have decided to boycott the Peoples Democratic Party mini-convention scheduled to take place in Abuja on Saturday. This decision was made public yesterday by the leader of the Rivers State Caucus... Read More