by Oge Okonkwo A family including their 9-year-old son and the boy’s grandmother have died one after another,within five days at the Iluju village via Ikoyi Ile in Oriire Local Government area of Oyo State. According to sources, the deaths of the family of four were said to be sudden and tragic, as it started when... Read More
by Akan Ido Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson is seen here in a pool rocking a black swimsuit and having fun with her cute little daughter, Purity. Nothing fulfills more than the joys of motherhood and Johnson is loving every minute of it. You go gurl!
Michael Dettlaff’s family drove 100 miles out of their way to visit Crater of Diamonds State Park – and it was worth it. After only 10 minutes digging for the prized gems, 12-year-old Michael unearthed one of the largest diamonds in park history. Michael’s dad was still in the process of renting mining equipment when... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Deola Sagoe, the Nigerian fashion designer known for her famous designs has made her Nollywood debut in a movie produced by renowned film maker, Kunle Afolayan, titled October 1. Ms. Sagoe is taking on the role of Funmilayo Ransom Kuti, the late mother of late Afrobeat musician Fela Anikulapo Kuti. See more behind the... Read More
by Femi Aribisala When God gives a prophecy, he does not depend on man to fulfil it. He fulfils it himself. But when God gives us a vision and tells us to run, he intends that we should run away from it. When I started editing my book, “Doctor Strangelove” in 2005, I had over... Read More
by Akan Ido On-air-personality, Tolu ‘Toolz’ Oniru was the guest today on Rubbin’ Minds, the popular TV show on ChannelsTV hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. The beautiful presenter of Ndani TV’s The Juice spoke about her career, and rumours making the rounds abiut her relationship with certain celebrities. She said artiste, Lynxxx is her friend, Iyanya... Read More
by Akan Ido Nollywood sweetheart, Genevieve Nnaji apparently skipped church on Sunday morning heading to the gym instead. The pretty actress was, however, quick to lay the blame on her unidentified friend for her decision to hit the gym. She posted a picture on Instagram with the caption: “…Church was a safer option…” and quickly... Read More
The Igbo maxim that says, “the unheeding fly is buried together with a corpse,” has proved very true in the case of a randy truck driver, Sylvester Ezema from Edem community, Nsukka Local Government Area, Enugu State. Ezema was allegedly set ablaze by the son of his lover. The irate son (names withheld) was said... Read More
Last week’s demolition of a three –storey building housing Upper Class Hotel, located at No. 8 Old Market Road, Onitsha, was the third to be supervised by Governor Peter Obi of Anambra State in the last one year. The governor, on two previous occasions, led security operatives to demolish the houses of two suspected notorious... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo A 52-year-old woman, Kate Fezigha, gave birth to a baby girl on June 3 after a 19-year childless marriage. Mrs. Fezigha, a midwife at the General Hospital, Sagbama, Bayelsa State, gave the testimony at the child dedication and thanksgiving service of the baby christened Prudent, in Yenagoa on Sunday. Kate said she got married... Read More
Unpredictable: Dawn Taylor and her two children When Dawn Taylor walks down the street hand in hand with her two young sons, she looks like any other devoted mum. But Dawn, 31, is not like other mothers. She has multiple personalities – an astonishing 22 of them. Each personality has its own voice, traits and... Read More
by Sam Eleanya One thing is certain. FFK will fail. In this venture. To divide another generation of Nigerians the same way his generation was divided – and so has become a liability to their nation. Just like others before him with even greater convictions and motivations – did. Fail. (Before I sleep) I read Femi... Read More
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by Henry Okelue Fellow Nigerians… You are innately smart. Let politicians tell us how they will improve our lives when we vote them in, not how Okoro is a threat to Adamu & Babatunde. Let us demand that every time. Compatriots, lets us for a second ponder on these: 1. The single biggest reason why... Read More
A thief shoved an $800 pug down his pants on Saturday and walked out of The Puppy Stop in Orlando. Don’t bite. A thief in Florida smuggled a pair of puppies out of a pet store in his pants while a child distracted clerks, employees and the owner said. After taking an $800 pug out... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Eight people have been arrested for killing an elephant in a forest reserve popularly called elephants forest located in a border area between J1 and J3 in Ijebu-Igbo, Ijebu North local government area of Ogun State. Disclosing this to newsmen in Abeokuta on Sunday, the state commissioner for forestry, Ayo Olubori, said the... Read More
by Isi Esene The Presidency has taken exception to statements made by leaders of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) describing it as not only rude, but also false. In a statement released today and signed by the president’s special adviser on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati saying Bisi Akande, the APC Interim Chairman “has... Read More
by Akan Ido Tony Ehilebo, a Peoples Democratic Party Youth Circuit executive was on Friday, July 9, allegedly assaulted by security men attached to Klub Vaniti Cubana, Wuse 2, Abuja. Reports say Barrister Ehilebo, who is the Buckingham University UK Nigeria Alumni Coordinator was allegedly attacked by the security men for trying to gain access into an... Read More
Tragic: Harry Whitlam died after the incident at Swithens Farm A boy of 11 died after he was run over by a suspected drunk driver on a tractor. Harry Whitlam was struck by the vehicle at a farm where he worked during the school summer holidays. He was airlifted to Leeds General Infirmary but died... Read More
by Tara Zimilki Be confident because of your hard earned results. And wear clothes that flatter your figure! There are many sure fire ways on how to get in the best shape of your life through my tips as your trusted trainer. I have helped countless clients lose weight to transform their bodies and lives,... Read More
by Jr Idakula Mercy Johnson got her acting break in the 2003 Kenneth Nnebue film, The Maid, in which she played – no prizes for guessing – a maid, albeit one possessed by spirits or demons or something of the sort. Sine then she has gone on to star in over 60 movies, carting several... Read More
by Obi Nwakanma Lagos belongs as much to the ethnic Igbo as to the Yoruba, Ijaw, Hausa, Fulani, Efik, Idoma, Urhobo, Itshekiri, Edo, and so on who live in it, pay tax, identify with it, and settles in it. I read with a lot of amusement the piece of clap-trap circulated through the Nigerian blogosphere last... Read More
by Muyiwa Adetiba Old age needs not be an albatross. It should actually be something to look forward to. After all, we all plan on growing old with grace. But as it is, all the money in Central Bank won’t help us when the children fly the nest, friends and associates start dropping off, and... Read More
by Akan Ido Chinua Achebe’s ‘There Was A Country’ recently reignited the Biafra War debate and the involvement of the other major ethnic groups; the Hausa/Fulani and Yorubas. Arguments have gone back and forth over the motive behind the war and the perceived marginalisation of Igbos in the scheme of things in Nigeria. In this... Read More
Milky way: Sam feeding tot Ethan and sis Claire, Trevor cuddles mum Top mum Samantha Williams is a firm believer that breast is best and she feeds three of her children that way – including a son who is five, the Sunday People reveals today. Samantha, 42, normally tandem feeds, meaning two at a time. So... Read More
A police officer in Ndola is nursing serious injuries after his genital organ was nearly ripped off by his wife after a fight in Chifubu Police Camp. And the condition of Ndola magistrate Ben Akende, who was stabbed by his wife after a domestic dispute, is stable. The police officer, who has been identified as... Read More
by Sobiya N. Moghul When the testicles overheat, they tend to produce less sperm and often, computers that we hold on our laps are enough to cause both temporary and permanent damage to the region. Most people are aware that male infertility maybe related to certain surgical procedures, hormonal imbalances within the body’s endocrine system and chemotherapy. However,... Read More
by Ishola Alolanle Fatai It’s simple, if I do not believe in God, then how in hell (all puns intended) does it make sense to you that I will believe in ‘sin’ or ‘the devil’? The church on my street is making noise as usual. I’m irritated as usual. But whatever. That’s all irrelevant, really.... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo A motor accident which occurred on Friday in Kastina during the Eid-el-Fitr celebration in the state, has claimed the lives of five people, leaving three people injured. This was confirmed by Kastina State command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The state FRSC sector commander, Habu Dauda, said the crash happened on the Katsina-Dutsinma... Read More
by Mabel Sese Go for high-intensity activities which burn calories faster. Has there ever been a weight loss program which worked for you? The weightloss industry has come up with dozens off ad diets and hundreds of exercise machines which promise to make you lose weight – but most of them are still no-go’s. If you want to really be successful in your weight... Read More
by Trina Remedios To build abs you need to cut down on calories. So consume low fat milk and avoid whole milk due to its high calories. There are some foods that you must avoid if you want six pack abs. Generally, we tend to consume these foods out of laziness and availability, but you can’t be careless when you’re... Read More