Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have quizzed former Kwara State governor Dr Bukola Saraki over his alleged involvement in fraud-related matters during his eight-year tenure and when he was the executive director of the defunct Societe Generale Bank Nigeria Limited (SGBN). A source close to the anti-graft agency also confided in... Read More
by Femi Fani-Kayode When the Igbo, or anyone else, find a real champion that can cross swords with me and give me a good run for my money someone should please let me know. I am itching for a real debate with a worthy adversary on this issue. Those that call me a tribalist are... Read More
by Isi Esene Some students have put plan in motion to conduct a mass protest in Lagos and other cities in the country to highlight the woes facing education in the country. Reports say the students plan to mount road-blocks in strategic parts of Lagos to register their anger over the ongoing strike embarked upon by... Read More
by Iyinoluwa Aboyeji One of the fundamental building blocks of the new Nigeria will be the ability of older generations to stoop to conquer so to speak and more willingly share their expertise, experience and resources… – Pac was like Jesus, Nas wrote the bible – J. Cole (Let Nas Down) From a very young age, I have... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo In another big move, one of Africa’s most influential entrepreneurs, Tony O. Elumelu, CON, has announced a 5-year endowment of The Future Africa Awards prizes. Recognised by the World Bank last year as ‘The Nobel Prize for Young Africans’, The Future Awards Africa, which is in its 8th season, is presented in... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo A set of conjoined twins were delivered by a housewife, Ene Musa Andrew, at the St. Daniels hospital, Otukpo, Benue state and the incident has thrown the people of Jerusalem street, in Otukpo Local Government into panic, as there has been no incident of this mysterious birth in any part of the various communities of the... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo At least 101 babies have been delivered at the camp ground, in the the just concluded National Convention of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State. According to sources, statistics showed that the 101 babies just delivered included 48 boys and 53 girls, which included a set of twins among... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo The Eko bridge in Lagos state has become a cause for concern as its shabby state has become a source of worry for thousands of commuters and motorists plying the bridge on a daily basis. Stakeholders have claimed that the prolonged traffic jam, damage to vehicles and the stress commuters undergo... Read More
by Ochereome Nnanna The main headache will be when the LEADER of the party is considered. That is the man on whose table the buck comes to a final stop; the man who gives the last order and delivers the casting vote when crucial decisions are taken. Will it be Buhari the leader of the... Read More
The co-founder of World Liberation Gospel Church, Benin, Edo State, Prophetess Gertrude Nkasiobi, has filed for divorce, following accusations of infidelity by her husband, Apostle Michael Nkasiobi. Prophetess Nkasiobi, who is a former banker, said her other reason was because her has been beating her husband since they got married in October 2007. She told... Read More
Six mobile policemen attached to the Ondo State Police Command have been arrested for shooting a tanker driver, simply identified as Mr. Friday, dead and setting the truck ablaze, last Wednesday. They are currently being detained at the state police headquarters, Akure, having allegedly confessed to committing the crime. A Warri-based business man, Mr Muminogho... Read More
by John Amoda He said the inequalities in Nigeria are such that “the wealthy live like prisoners—the rest of the society resents them. And that brings me to the topic of discussion today- the grave mistake our elite makes when they think it fun owning mansions and private jets, at our expense, in the face... Read More
by Chidi Amuta But what we are witnessing in recent times, beginning with the Lagos renditions, is first, a flagrant violation of the Nigerian constitution. I am not aware that as Nigerians we are only fit to reside anywhere in our country when we are fit, rich, able and self-supporting. Nigeria 2013. Just when you... Read More
by Akan Ido by Akan Ido Tosin Adamolekun, a 23-year-old man who supposedly has a feminine look as called on his critics to be less caustic and try to understand his predicament. Adamolekun who came into limelight after writing popular blogger, Linda Ikeji over his experience and releasing pictures off himself taking poses which many... Read More
A 43-year-old security man, Matthew Erazele, was yesterday arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrate Court, over attempted murder, of his sister, Esther Erazele. Erazele, who was docked before Magistrate Margaret Dan-Oni, is facing a count charge of attempted murder preferred against him by the police. It was said that the defendant had accused Esther, who resides... Read More
by Isi Esene Abubakar Shekau, the leader of the militant Islamic group has released a video challenging the United States of America saying they are no match for him. The U.S government had declared the group a global terrorist organisation and placed a $7 million bounty on Shekau. Shekau, in a video yesterday, dared US President... Read More
by Isi Esene Following the bickering among Peoples Democratic Party governors against President Goodluck Jonathan, former president Olusegun Obasanjo has made moves to broker peace between both sides. The former president met with several ruling party governors at the Presidential Villa late night on Monday to iron out issues and seek lasting peace to the... Read More
by Ose Oyamendan They call him Mr. Fix-it. And, boy – did he fix that birthday! If I have a birthday like that, I’m sending a picture to TIME magazine because that definitely makes me a Top 100 influential person rather than one of those Nollywood actresses who can’t even get their fellow actresses to... Read More
Police responding to reports of shots fired today inside the YWCA office in Manchester, New Hampshire discovered two bodies – but said the public is not in any danger. Officers with guns drawn surrounded the YWCA building in Manchester, and a tactical team was called to assist after a caller reported at 10 a.m. that... Read More
by Chisom Ukaegbu After a short voting cast was released to choose which selected Nigerian artiste was to perform in this Hennessy Artistry club tour alongside this year headliner, D’banj. Olamide, Chidinma, Phyno, Seyi Shay, Sean Tizzle, Kay Switch, Pucado of Aristokrat Record and Show Dem Camp were chosen as the selected few to go... Read More
by Chinedu Anarado With aggressive advocacy for homosexuality, we are inching closer every day to a situation where it is cool to be gay and lesbian, run about naked and for young people to be free to roam naked with the attendant freedom to cross-dress and feel cool about it. A few days ago, a... Read More
A teacher has been charged for allegedly having sex with a male student in her classroom after she first bedded him in her car in a Walgreens parking lot. Bridgette Miller was charged with criminal sexual assault on Friday after allegedly having sex with the 17-year-old boy at the Chicago Vocational Career Academy. Miller, 39, is accused... Read More
They tied the knot in June during a romantic ceremony in Miami, Florida. And it seems that newlyweds Joanna Krupa and her husband Romain Zago are clearly still in their honeymoon period. The stunning Polish model and Real Housewives Of Miami star was seen going topless as she frolicked in the pool with the handsome... Read More
She is relatively demure compared to many of her peers. But Mary J Blige showed she still has a body to be proud of as she flaunted her figure during a break in Italy on Sunday. The rap legend looked positively ravishing as she pranced around next to a sun lounger while enjoying the fine... Read More
A young woman’s life was saved after her boyfriend caught her as she tried to take her own life by jumping off a balcony. The 20-year-old from Harbin, China had climbed out on the couple’s balcony after a fight with her partner and had crawled out onto a washing line, threatening to jump. Her quick-thinking... Read More
by Femi Falana Finally, since the deporting state governments have no immigration officials to police their borders there is no assurance that the deportees will not find their way back to where they were deported. Deportation of dissidents In 1885, the British colonial regime deported King Jaja of Opobo to a remote island in West... Read More
by Isi Esene Scores of worshippers have been reported killed at a mosque in Konduga, Borno state. The attack which occurred on Sunday saw at least forty-four people dead in the North-eastern state of the country which has seen recurring violence from gunmen suspected to be members of the militant Islamic sect, Boko Haram. The... Read More
by Tajomavwo Fejiro Joy However, while the tale was still awash on every lip, the society was the first pawn to be raised on this chess board. The evil act was proposed to have happened in the university of Abia state and by students of the same school .whether this be true everyone including the... Read More