Jay Z and Beyonce have made it clear — they believe justice was NOT served in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin … they spent Saturday protesting the laws which allowed his killer to walk. Photos of the superstar couple showed up on Instagram … of Jay and Bey in NYC, protesting against “Stand Your Ground” laws … the law... Read More
by Akan Ido Popular producer, OJB Jezreel, who was recently been in the news soliciting a sum of $100,000 to undergo a kidney surgery in India has received a financial lifeline from the Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi. In an interview with Entertainment Rave Newspapers, the producer opened up on the lessons learnt and other... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Another year, another ‘’Nollywood-Hollywood’ collaboration arrives. And how we’ve come to dread them. A long time ago, film lovers jumped excitedly at the mere thought of Hollywood talent stooping from their lofty perch to mingle with the brightest of our local talent. It didn’t even matter then that the Americanahs were mostly... Read More
by Philip Amiola Underage marriage is just another euphemism for child abuse. Actually, it is tantamount to pedophilia. Merely contemplating the idea would have been utterly loathsome. I have never been more grieved about the condition of the Nigerian state. Why do our leaders continue to make us a laughingstock before the world? We were... Read More
by Bisi Lawrence We have had wives of politicians who were overt participants in politics in support of their husbands before now, like Madam Hannah Awolowo, whose decent reputation remained unsullied through the heat of the most searing campaign. Notice was given earlier in the week that President Goodluck Jonathan would soon announce his interest... Read More
by Amy Shearn ….in a healthy relationship, your partner will at least listen to what you are saying, rather than just focus on how annoying and repetitive the argument is. There have been no late-night texts from mysterious numbers, no blow-out fights, but you still can’t shake the feeling something’s off. Find out what some... Read More
by Leigh Newman When you mention that he helps you sleep better, you’re really saying something along the lines of: You know that big, ugly problem that the rest of the world has? I don’t have it. Because of you. 1. “I’d rather be spending time with you.” Yes, there’s a “Save the Library” march tonight,... Read More
by Dr. Charles & Dr. Elizabeth Schmitz Married people have lower rates of depression and schizophrenia than unmarried people. Let’s face it, from all of the available research we have reviewed about marriage and its benefits, the one benefit that stands out most is this: more and more people who get married are getting married “because marriage is... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu The political crisis may seem to have calmed down a bit in Rivers state but a group of activists called the Anti-Corruption Network, have threatened the Presidency to be prepared for the “Egyptian treatment” over its alleged role on the issue and have planned a protest in Aso Rock, Abuja. In a statement... Read More
There was no missing the birthday girl on Thursday night. Lil’ Kim welcomed her 39th year with flying colours, donning a vibrant, rainbow-striped dress to celebrate the last of her thirties at Greenhouse in New York City. To prove she’s still got it, the Put Your Lighters Up singer flaunted her curves in the plunging,... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu The Nigerian government has lifted the suspension on mobile telephone services in Borno State. Since May 2013, telecommunication services had been restricted in Borno which is known to be the hotbed of the Boko Haram insurgency, The Federal Government suspended all GSM services following the declaration of a State of Emergency there. Earlier this... Read More
Cee Lo Green is a man who loves his flashy cars. The Voice judge took-out his favourite customised classic ride as he cruised around Los Angeles’ famous Sunset Strip on a sun-kissed Friday afternoon. The flamboyant 39-year-old performer turned heads as he and a lady friend took the matte black Rolls-Royce convertible for a spin.... Read More
by Chi Ibe Recently, the Senate voted against the proposed amendments to the Constitution which forbids underage marriage in Nigeria thereby approving the marriage of under-aged children, irrespective of their age in the country. The reaction has been immense with many expressing disgust and disappointment at the action. [READ: Opinion: Child marriage – Stealing their right... Read More
A man in a wheelchair set off a home-made bomb in the arrivals hall at Beijing Airport today. The man was initially suspected to to have died in the blast in Terminal 3 at around 6.24pm local time, but Chinese state media has now said he survived and was taken to hospital. A photograph emerged... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu President Goodluck Jonathan has commissioned the first modern police housing estate in Lagos. In January, a Channels TV documentary on the life of students living in the Nigerian Police College Ikeja revealed the deplorable conditions they face and since then issues were raised on the general standard of living for the Nigeria... Read More
Crisp missiles … Rihanna was pelted with snack RIHANNA could have done with an UMBRELLA onstage in Manchester the other night after the crowd began pelting her with CRISPS. The singer was left QUAVER-ing with rage during her gig at the Manchester Arena on Tuesday after she was forced to dodge bags of the salty treat.... Read More
It’s not the usual kind of get up one would put on for a shopping trip, but then Rihanna’s not just anybody. The Umbrella hitmaker looked purrrfect on Friday night when she headed for a late night shopping expedition at London’s Roberto Cavalli store. In fact she looked like she was dressed up for a... Read More
by X – Man …. a man’s faithfulness comes down to the number of options. If women are throwing it at him every single day, everywhere he goes, he’s probably going to take it at some point. The recent report that Denzel Washington may have not been a perfect husband has surprised a lot of... Read More
Nigerian Info On-Air-Personality Matse Uwatse tied the knot with her fiance, Ekemelu Bertram Nnoli on Saturday, July 13 in Lagos. Fellow OAP, Freeze and Kaylah of Cool FM were the reception’s emcees at Jade’s Palace Chinese Restaurant, VI. Even diva Onyeka Onwenu was in attendance and performed her song “You and I” for the couple. Other celebrity guests... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Nollywood star Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde was spotted arriving Bayelsa to attend the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria taking place in Yenagoa. [READ: The Bootylicious episode: Toolz takes on actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde on ‘The Juice’ (WATCH)] Jalade-Ekeinde is among the panel of judges, and she arrived ready to score in a pretty multi-coloured blouse, black leggings and... Read More
Kanye West may face a felony attempted robbery charge stemming from his airport altercation on Friday with a photographer, it has been claimed. The 36-year-old singer, who recently welcomed his first child with reality star Kim Kardashian, charged a paparazzo who was peppering him with questions upon the singer’s arrival at Los Angeles International Airport... Read More
by Isi Esene There are reports that President Goodluck Jonathan today paid a visit to the former president, Olusegun Obasanjo in his Abeokuta home. The president was said to have arrived with his convoy at Obasanjo’s expansive Hilltop mansion around 11:52am with security operatives immediately beefed up in the area. The two immediately engaged in... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu In the past few months, fire disasters have been recorded across Lagos and around the country. Just on Thursday, July 18, goods probably worth billions of naira were destroyed by fire at the warehouse of Coscharis Nigeria Limited in Lagos now the Comptroller General, Federal Fire Service (FFS), Olusegun Okebiorun, has revealed... Read More
by Akan Ido Watch this hilarious clip of Nollywood star actress, Rita Dominic getting stained by a clumsy waiter as EME boss, Banky W looks on. How we love the look on her face when she was finally told it was a ‘prank’. [READ: “It’s not funny!”: EME boss, Banky W vents after getting his... Read More
by Myne Whitman It is said that a large number of Nigerians don’t really know the law or their rights, and I think the lawmakers fall into this category. Those who pushed to delete section 29(4)(b) did it on the grounds that it infringes the right of a child by allowing early marriage but I think otherwise. If... Read More
by Saatah Nubari Though there’s nothing wrong in being a musician, we should know that we can’t all sing. We also need our fair share of Einstein’s, Dora Akunyili, Charles Soludo, Nelson Mandela and Chinua Achebe, and we seem not to be getting that bigger picture yet. Some weeks back, a friend of mine on... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, revealed earlier this week that the country was losing 400,000 barrels of crude oil per day to illegal bunkering and vandalism of oil pipelines. With figures like this, there are concerns in government circles that the country’s revenue projection for the... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu The Briton who was kidnapped on Thursday, July 18 after arriving Lagos international airport has been named. The Lagos State Police Command, on Friday, said intense investigation has started to rescue Lee Dixon, and an operation aimed at securing his freedom is in full gear. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria,... Read More