Dueling groups of protesters converged on a wealthy Houston neighborhood on Sunday in reaction to last weekend’s not-guilty verdict for George Zimmerman in the death of teen Trayvon Martin. Around 80 people gathered on a street in Houston’s River Oaks area, some carrying American flags and shouting support for stand-your-ground self-defense laws. Members of this... Read More
A two-year-old has died after his father allegedly threw him on a bed – causing the boy to smack his head against a wall – because he vomited. Jayden Morales Villegas’ mother agreed to take the young boy off life support on Sunday afternoon, five days after he allegedly suffered the blow at the hands of... Read More
by Olabode Emmanuel We need a change! A change in the way we think! A change in the way we act! A change in the way we recruit civil servants! A change in the way we choose our leaders! Shall we start the revolution now? Talking about mincing words, I refuse to do that now.... Read More
Jamie Eagle and Louis Davies look like any other smitten young couple engaged to be married. But theirs is a love story with a difference, because they are both in the process of undergoing gender reassignment. 20-year-old Jamie Eagle was born a boy and now lives as a women. Her fiancé 25-year-old Louis Davies was... Read More
by Isi Esene Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge has just given birth to a baby boy in the Lindo wing of St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, where Prince William was born. Buckingham Palace confirmed that the royals have given birth to an eight-pound baby boy. Camera crews and avid royal family enthusiasts have been camped... Read More
by SK Johnson Nollywood (and international now, of course) superstar Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is the latest celebrity to rest her butt (a very ample one, in Omotola’s case) on Toolz’s interview couch, for her show “The Juice”. The interview was as exciting as one can expect from these two stars, so check out 6 things we... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu After working out in the gym, actress, Eniola Badmus did what she loves doing the most and that’s hitting the pool. She was accompanied by her friend and posted the photos of her post gym session on instagram. “After gym den we get in d water datz mai hubby datz swimming am... Read More
A notorious sex criminal is on the loose in Germany after tunnelling out of his cell using a spoon, a broom handle and a chair leg. But a photo of him cannot be released to the public – because it would offend HIS human rights. Thomas Schmidt, 25, dug a hole then knotted his bedsheets... Read More
Cordon: Police at the scene near Mill Hill Simon Jacobs/LNP The body of a woman has been discovered inside a suitcase near to a sports ground in north London. The suitcase was found hidden among trees near the field in Thornfield Avenue, in Hendon, between Mill Hill and Finchley. Scotland Yard have launched a murder... Read More
by Debo Adejugbe To say the conduct of elections in Nigeria is nothing near the ideal case is stating the obvious (including the phantomly rigged 2011 election); but the handling of election petitions makes a redress impossible most times. There is always a burden of expectation attached to history. In our case in Nigeria, we tend to misconstrue... Read More
by Anne Roderique-Jones Surprise! Nudity may not trigger strong sexual urges every time in your husband. Sometimes, men just want to cuddle with your unclothed body. Inside Men’s Minds It’s easy to feel insecure in the buff—especially when there’s that muffin top (where did that come from anyway?) and those pesky stretch marks you inherited with... Read More
by Akan Ido Prophet T.B. Joshua has responded to a controversial online article suggesting he was the mastermind behind the release of Major Al-Mustapha. Online Nigerian media house Sahara Reporters had released an article titled ‘Pastor T.B. Joshua Revealed As Man Behind Al-Mustapha’s Release’ which quoted an anonymous source identifying Joshua as the person who advised... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu 41 suspected drug traffickers in total have been arrested this year at Murtala Mohammad International Airport , Lagos, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has said in a statement. Spokesman for NDLEA, Mitchell Ofoyeju on Monday,said the agency added that it recovered drugs valued at N2.3 billion. “We have apprehended 41 suspected drug... Read More
by Beverley Stone If you do feel guilty that you’re not doing enough to make your partner happy, then it is suggested that you both sit down and look at your timetables and agree on how you can make more time for each other. According to a recent study, 96 per cent women feel guilty at least once a... Read More
by Marquitta Fields It’s possible to get an STD over and over again. STDs aren’t like the chicken pox; they are pathogens that our bodies can’t fight and get used to over time. Believing myths about STDs can be a dangerous and maybe even fatal mistake. It’s extremely important to know truth, especially when it... Read More
by Misha Paul Curvy is sexy: He doesn’t like flat abs and zero sizes. Men love love-handles. Men are crazy. And they get crazier when they see you approach them in those red pumps and skinny jeans with a baggy and casual tee in style and confidence. Although there are a thousand things that make you irresistible, here are the... Read More
by Maple Dapapa Each time the people get the opportunity to interact with their leader, the leader has nothing else to say apart from recounting the projects he or she has done. And have kept the people deceived with these antics. In the last couple of weeks, the ongoing political discord in Rivers State has... Read More
by Habeeb Kolade The Child-Not-Bride campaign was uncalled for and insightfully a representation of our collective ignorance of the law binding the Nigerian society… The hullabaloo created by the recent retention of a sub section of the Nigerian constitution was deafening. And once again, Nigerians expressed how much their sentiments have overridden their sense of... Read More
by Jackie Uko I started appreciating life more. I started making the best use of time. I learnt to love and care more, and say the things that I need to say. I never pass off an opportunity to give a compliment or lend a helping hand. I relocated to Lagos sometime last year. I... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Singer, Mo Cheddah recently shared a photo of herself looking trim and uber-sexy wearing matching bikini on a couch apparently having so much fun. She’s looking so hot you’ll agree. See more photos below:
by Chisom Ukaegbu Nollywood actress, Stella Damasus is angry, and this time it is not a scene of a movie or a TV soap opera. The screen diva lent her voice in a video to the growing outcry against child marriage. Damasus did not mince words in laying it on Nigerian senators who she referred to... Read More
by Editorial Board After the initial burst of emotions and passion following the Senate’s constitutional amendments last week, a counter-movement has emerged over the weekend – and, according to its drivers, the young people crying against the Senate’s action last week were misguided, ignorant and misinformed. This view has gained particular currency this morning, including... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Check out the latest comedy skit from Nigerian comedian, Otaghware Otas Onodjayeke, popularly known as I Go Save. He gets a bride in an instant after posing in front of “his customised machine” equipped with iPad side mirrors, microwave and fridge. Watch the hilarious video here:
by Naomi Lucas Last week Nigeria’s Senate Constitution Review Committee proposed the deletion of Section 29, Subsection 4b of our Constitution. 79 out of 109 Senators voted in favour of the deletion. Senator Ahmed Yerima then proposed a re-vote citing some part of the Constitution as justification. David Mark, the Senate President agreed. 35 Senators... Read More
by Maryam Uwais It is interesting that Senator Yerima would rather link the weighty and dispassionate subject of citizenship with his understanding of gender vis a vis his perception of the age of marriage, rather than with other matters of social interaction,…. Once again, Senator Yerima is in the news, claiming Islam as the basis... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu On Saturday night, a Lufthansa Airlines’ flight going to Frankfurt from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos was forced to make an emergency air return after the plane developed technical problems midair, new reports say. According to reports, the plane was two hours into the journey when pilots detected the fault. Media Consultant,... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu There are reports that the European Parliament is prepared to stop the purchase of stolen oil from Nigeria in Europe. According to reports, any crude oil meant to be sold in the European market is now to be accompanied with a certificate of origin. Acting Co- President African, Caribbean, Pacific Parliaments- European... Read More
by Brooke Dean Whenever you talk to this guy, he’s running errands, walking the dog, at the gym or sitting in a parking lot – never from home. That’s probably because he dipped out from his wife so he could make a phone call to you. One thing I’ve noticed since I got engaged is... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu There is a clamour for a new state by displaced Itsekiri natives after recent attacks by the Egbema Radical Group, ERG, an Ijaw militia, razed more than six Itsekiri communities in Warri North Local Government Area, Delta State. The Olara-Aja (community head), Jakpa Community, Pa Higson Oporokun, who spoke on behalf of the... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Last night on Big Brother Africa, the chase came to a halt for Bassey and Pokello two of the most popular contestants this season. The eviction live show began with a hard working performance by Botswana’s A.T.I. We were brought up to speed on last week’s evictees Natasha and Selly who proved... Read More