An out-of-control New York City taxi hit a cyclist Tuesday morning beneath the Rockefeller Center and plowed into a British tourist, severing her foot in a dramatic mid-morning scene. TV personality Dr. Mehmet Oz, who has an office nearby, was among the people who rushed to help 23-year-old Sian Green. A plumber used his... Read More
The world has looked on in horror today as graphic images emerged showing the aftermath of a dawn poison gas attack in the suburbs of Damascus that wiped out 1,300 people as they lay sleeping in their beds. Syrian activists accuse President Bashar al-Assad’s forces of launching the nerve gas attack in what would be... Read More
by Marla Pachter Opportunities to be alone together 1. Similarity in attitudes, background, personality traits 2. Geographic proximity 3. Desirable characteristics of personality and appearance 4. Reciprocal affection, the fact that the other likes us 5. Satisfying needs 6. Physical and emotional arousal 7. Social influences, norms, and the approval of people in our circle... Read More
by Akan Ido Popular dancer, Kaffy recently posted photos of herself taking part in some rigorous exercises with her husband. The beautiful lady who was spotting a tight blue sport pants and bra apparently enjoyed every second of her exercise routine engaging in some delicate maneuvers with her partner. Reports say Kaffy who is believed to be... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Daniel Silva, the director of Camp David Schools, located at Ogba, Lagos, has been charged before an Ikeja Magistrate’s Court for allegedly issuing a dud cheque to the tune of N900,000 to a man, Lawrence Nwaeze, as part payment for the purchase of the school. The school director, Mr. Silva, was alleged to have previously... Read More
by Emmanuel Onwubiko The Government of Rivers State has become popular under the current dispensation for achieving so much in the educational sector especially with the building of infrastructure like schools and well equipped libraries even as under the current state administration, the state capital Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, the Rivers State born lawyer is a... Read More
What: Corper Jide Movie Premiere. Where: 10 Degrees Event Centre, Ikeja, Lagos. When: August 19, 2013. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa
by Oge Okonkwo Guinness, the beer of choice for football fans, announced last week that over the next year, it will be working with Italian footballer and Champions League winning manager, Roberto Di Matteo in encouraging football lovers to follow in his footsteps and sign up on the Guinness Football Manager where they can be the... Read More
by Melissa Diem Sometimes all we need to feel calm is a good night’s rest. 1. Massage. When was the last time you had a good massage? Did it help calm your nerves and relieve stress? I bet it did. Massages are a great way to get rid of pent up frustrations and feel better.... Read More
by Liz Newman I’ve known marriages that have resulted out of a one-night-stand Sorry, Mom. 1. Timing It’s possible your mother imparted on you the infamous “timing is everything” wisdom, but it’s more possible she opted for the far more optimistic: “love conquers all”. The fact is, the first one is true, and the second... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo For the crime of drug trafficking, a 31-year-old Nigerian man (name withheld) and a Thai woman, Suracha Chaimongkol, were on Wednesday, sentenced to death in Vietnam. The death sentence was passed in a Vietnam court, after the Nigerian was found guilty of smuggling 3.4 kilograms of methamphetamines from Qatar to Vietnam. Vietnam, the communist... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo The commercial motorcycle rider who was shot by a policeman yesterday in Ikorodu, Lagos, has been identified as Olalekan (surname withheld). The commercial motorcycle operator (Okada), was said to have died instantly after being shot three times by the law enforcement officer when he tried to stop the seizure of his motorcycle. The policeman... Read More
by Aunt Becky Finances put a major strain on most relationships. 1. Money. The most common relationship fights are about money. How it’s spent. How much you have. How “responsible” you are with it. Finances put a major strain on most relationships. You can prevent (some) of these spats by being upfront about money and... Read More
by Krystle Crossman Five servings a day of fruit as opposed to the standard nine servings will still lower your risk of stroke by 31%. We all like to take shortcuts in life, but when dealing with your health you should certainly not take shortcuts, with only a few exceptions. Here is a list of... Read More
by SK Johnson Once upon a time, in a land far, far away (well it’s more likely a designer’s showroom or website or tailor’s shop, but just work with me here) there was a slit. Now slits are born every day, of course, but not all slits are equal. There are tiny slits which go... Read More
by Scot Alden If the bedroom is the only place that you really let yourself go crazy, it’s kind of twice as hot. 1. Your Walk Oh man. A brisk, confident, heel-clicking strut? A slow, hip-swinging mosey? Would it be creepy if I just walked behind you for awhile? (I know. It would. That’s the... Read More
by Sunny Igbaonugo What could be more demonstrable evidence of his ability and potency for exorcising the demons and witches in the power sector, which Nebo had promised the nation even before assuming his seat than this feat of taming this particular devil in the labour conflict? Friday, August 2, Biola Sodeinde (not real name),... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Almost a year after surviving a plane crash in Adamawa state, Taraba State governor, Danbaba Suntai is coming back home. The governor who had been recuperating at the Sea View Hospital Rehabilitation Centre and Home located in New York is to return to Nigeria on the 25th of August, the News Agency... Read More
By ‘Jola Sotubo Suspected kidnappers struck in the Obiaruku area of Delta State, killing a policeman and taking his firearm. The quick response of the Special Anti-Kidnap team of the Delta State police command was instrumental in the saving of 6 lives including the vice chair of Uhumnwonde Local Government Council, Edo State, Mr. Walter Aiwekhoe,... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Artist, songwriter, producer, Jesse Jagz took a picture of his birthday cake with marijuana leaf imprinted on it and shared the photos on instagram. He added a year few weeks back. See more photos:
by ‘Jola Sotubo This was the story of 20 year old Owoye Ebiwe, an indigene of Ondo state who was one of ten suspected pipeline vandals apprehended by the Special Task Force on Anti-Pipeline vandalism. The suspects were on Monday paraded by operatives of the task force. According to reports, the criminals were caught red-handed... Read More
99 days for the thief, one day for the owner. The evil operations of a notorious fake job syndicate has been halted by the men of the Benue State Police Command. Fake job syndicates have been a major menace in the country as they rob innocent job seekers of their scarce funds by offering non-existent... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo MTV Shuga has released promo shots of the casts of the new season of Shuga, which will premiere on World AIDS Day, December 1st, 2013. The shoot which was handled by top Nigerian photographer, Kelechi Obi-Amadi was held at the Protea Hotel, Ikoyi, Westwood, Lagos and also features the first official images of the Shuga cast... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo In order to bridge the knowledge gap regarding the critical health challenges posed by Heartburn and other Reflux diseases, the Society for Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Nigeria (SOGHIN) in partnership with Reckitt Benckiser, producers of Gaviscon, organised the 6th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting at the Sheraton Hotel, Lagos, from August... Read More
Now in its eighth season, The Future Awards Africa started with a mission to inspire leadership and build enterprise, and has thus far produced over 150 winners and 1,200 nominees across the world. With its umbrella The Future Project, it has been in the forefront of inspiring a new generation of leaders/leadership and entrepreneurs for Nigeria,... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo According to police reports, children are now preying on their parents’ worst fears and masterminding kidnappings by themselves. This disturbing new trend has been exposed by the Commissioner of Police in Delta State, Ikechukwu Aduba who said that children now conspire with kidnap syndicates to demand and collect ransom from their parents.... Read More
by Tara Zimliki Contemplation allows you the opportunity to find a reason to not exercise. 1. Exercise Early Arise early to get your workout in so you are less likely to have plans come in between you getting your workout in. Didn’t you ever hear the saying, “the early bird gets the 6 pack?” Okay... Read More
by Japheth Omojuwa They are forced to live in the shadows of the successes of the 2nd term performances of the Obasanjo years when Nasir El-Rufai and Oby Ezekwesili made huge differences. Now some ministers have to litter the city with billboards just to get the people to know they are indeed still around. In... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo One of Africa’s most respected entrepreneurs and Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony O. Elumelu, CON, hosted some of the continent’s brightest young entrepreneurs, professionals, innovators and creatives at a reception for honourees of The Future Awards Africa. The cocktail reception held on Friday, 16 August 2013 at his Ikoyi, Lagos offices. “I... Read More