by Ishola Alolanle Fatai I haven’t been to church in forever, or at least what feels like it. That should be obvious enough, right? What with me being an atheist and all, particularly considering I grew up Muslim and not Christian. But I’ve always had something of a curious relationship with the House of God.... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The chaos which led to loss of property in Bodija market, Ibadan, has resulted in even more discomfort for residents of the area. The popular market, which is one of the busiest in the Oyo State capital, has reportedly been shut by government officials after pandemonium erupted on Friday following a clash... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A vehicle carrying ammunition was at the weekend intercepted by men of the Benue State Police Command. The vehicle was seized by the police and one person, suspected to be a member of Boko Haram, was also arrested. The vehicle was impounded on Friday night when men of the state Police Force... Read More
Judgment Day seems to have come for a pastor, Emmanuel Onu as he has been arrested by the Imo State Police Command for allegedly conniving with others to sell his girlfriend’s baby for N100,000. Pastor Onu had told the mother of the baby that her baby died at Ajiwe Street, Aba in Abia State. The Imo state Commissioner of... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo According to security forces, the leader of Boko Haram, may have been mortally wounded after a recent gun battle. He reportedly sustained the fatal injuries in the forest of Sambisa, Borno State in a June raid and was taken to Mali for immediate treatment by top members of Boko Haram. In Mali,... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo In a bold and defiant move, Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno State has said that his government will start paying all parents from Northern part of the state who will enroll their children in school to acquire western education. The governor also said that all the schools burnt down by Boko Haram terrorists,... Read More
by Bankole Oluwafemi Rehashing the ill effects occasioned by tobacco use is superfluous at this point. It is a real, present and growing menace that must be met head on and responsibly by the ones at the helm of policy. In the developed world, overwhelming scientific consensus on the deleterious effects of tobacco smoke, coupled... Read More
South Africa’s ailing former leader, Nelson Mandela, is said to be showing great resilience though his condition becomes unstable at times. The state of the 95-year-old is “still critical but stable”, according to a statement from the South African president’s office. He remains in hospital in Pretoria two-and-a-half months after being admitted with a recurring... Read More
by Chisom Ukaegbu Ibo rap sensation, Phyno is back with visuals for his hit single ‘Man of the Year (Obago)’. The video which was directed by Clarence Peters was shot in his home village Abakpa Nike, Enugu with cameo appearance by Capital Hill boss, Illbliss. Watch the video below:
by Mina Ogbanga Since many patients cannot afford quality healthcare, free primary healthcare centers that provide free or low-cost medical care to the uninsured and underinsured become an important resource for the poor. “As I walk through the valley of shadow of death, I fear no evil, for thou art with me.” If I go by... Read More
by Akin Ajose-Adeogun Because the political career of the late Chief R.A. Fani-Kayode had its glorious moments as well as its low points, like that of many men, any analysis of him ought to take a broad survey and not a selective one, as Femi Aribisala did, seeing only errors, whilst ignoring his positive... Read More
by Akan Ido The Minister of State for Education, Nyesom Wike who is seen to be at the forefront of political opposition to Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi has given specific conditions for peace to reign in the state. The minister who was speaking yesterday before the Performance Assessment Committee set up by the Felix Obuah... Read More
by Tunde Fagbenle But going through what has been published of the APC manifesto one gets the idea of some people merely putting together a long list of the myriad of what ails Nigeria and promising, sorry, saying their ‘intent’ (in the manner the itinerant medicine man peddles the good old APC medicine of yore)to... Read More
by Tonnie Iredia Although President Jonathan has said several times that it is premature and distractive to get involved in electioneering until next year, the nation is already broken into 2 irreconcilable groupings concerning his role in 2015 elections… A few years back, the Americans were reported to have predicted that Nigeria may not survive... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Confusion has gripped the Anambra State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) after two winners emerged from the gubernatorial primary election. According to reports, Senator Andy Uba on Saturday emerged the winner of the People’s Democratic Party gubernatorial primary election just as another candidate was set to emerge from another primary... Read More
by Simon Kolawole I hereby predict that the proposed “Republic of Southern Nigeria” would be a political disaster. It is wishful thinking to suggest that the Igbo and Yoruba will suddenly bury the hatchet in the new country. To start with, where would the capital be? Lagos or Enugu or Port Harcourt? Oh my God,... Read More
by Femi Aribisala Paul is the only writer in the bible who says his word is the word of God. He says to the Thessalonians: “When you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of... Read More
Who you gonna call? NOT this guy. Huang Jianjun was arrested this month in China’s Guangdong Province for allegedly convincing a woman that his penis could get rid of evil spirits in her vagina, according to a translation of the Southern Metropolis Daily by the Global Times. The victim allegedly came to the self-described “Ghostbuster” because she needed... Read More
Police say a Maryland man shot and injured his 25-year-old daughter before killing his wife and turning the gun on himself in his home. Shawn Vinson of the Baltimore County Police Department says the incident began about 3:30 a.m. Saturday, as Shannon Nicklas and others socialized at the house. Vinson says she heard noise and... Read More
An Auckland woman who quit work after being slapped on the bum and repeatedly sexually harassed has been told by the Employment Relations Authority it was partly her own fault, the ERA ruling the woman did not do enough to ensure her own safety. The decision has caused outrage among employment experts who said the... Read More
by Chisom Ukaegbu ‘The August Visitor’ is a fashion styled theme aimed at promoting the essence of a woman, her beauty, confidence, glamour and comfort. Its a collaborated effort between Paul Ukonu Photography and D.E.E.V.A.S. The ladies were photographed in nothing but tiny lingerie, displaying different sensual positions only women confident and assured of her... Read More
by Isi Esene Popular actress and singer, Tonto Dikeh is the guest in this Sunday’s Rubbin’ Minds with host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. She is guest on the Entertainment Segment on Channels TV at 3pm. The beautiful actress is appearing on the show barely a month after being called out by popular artiste, Iyanya who said he would “…dust off Tonto... Read More
The marriage of Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom is in crisis, and TMZ has learned … the core reason is hardcore drug abuse. Multiple sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ … Lamar has had a problem for 2 years. It got so bad, last August Khloe pressured Lamar to go to rehab. Lamar went to a facility in... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The police in Enugu state have shot dead the leader of a gang of kidnappers during the operation to rescue a victim. A statement from Ebere Amaraizu, the spokesman of the Enugu State Police Command, on Friday said the victim, Faith Omoboriowo, was rescued unhurt. Amaraizu said Omoboriowo was abducted at Nru in Nsukka Local Government... Read More
by Orji Uzor Kalu A trip round the schools across the country shows massive decay and dilapidation. You can hardly find any of the schools in quality condition. What greets you is blown-out roofs, cracked walls, and broken floors. Many of the schools lack toilet and boarding facilities; not to talk of electricity and other... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo The wives of volunteers popularly known as civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) have been recruited by troops fighting armed rebels in Borno state, to restrain the increasing involvement of women in the activities of the Boko Haram sect. Men of the JTF have not ceased to express their surprise at the increasing rate... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Police in Ibadan have arrested, Ikechukwu Christopher, a suspected hired assassin. He was arrested after a routine check by the officers of the Oyo State police command. The suspect was said to be on his way from Enugu to Ibadan to carry out the assassination when he ran into the police. A... Read More
A teenager has been sentenced to life in prison for helping his brother murder his own children in a house fire. Jeremy Wand teamed up with his elder brother Armin to kill his three young nephews as well as an unborn baby girl in exchange for $300 in insurance money. In court yesterday the children’s... Read More