Nigeria’s Tope Folarin wins Caine writing prize

by Isi Esene Tope Folarin, a US based Nigerian has won this year’s Caine Prize for African Writing. Folarin was among the five writers shortlisted for the prize regarded as Africa’s most prestigious award. The writer received a $15,000 prize for his short story, Miracle, set in a Nigerian church in the US city of... Read More

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Terrible: Man accused of torturing his son to death for attempting to steal

Police authorities in Lagos have arrested a 34-year-old man for allegedly flogging his son to death and then burying him in his house. Arogundade Ahmed was said to have tormented his 13-year-old son, Qudus, to death after he learnt that the boy attempted to rob a home on June 27, 2013. According to reports, a police... Read More

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How my husband sold our son for N2 million – Woman tells court

by Rachel Ogbu A mother of seven has appeared at the Ebute Meta Magistrate’s court, accusing her husband, of selling their son, an undergraduate for N2m. Elizabeth Morenike and Toye Orire have been together for years but are not married. According to Morenike reports, Orire collected money from the accused person, Ehinmosan Odumayo, whom she claimed... Read More

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It’s official! Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose secretly get married

They were spotted going to a Los Angeles courthouse last week to organise their marriage license. And now Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose have revealed that they secretly tied the knot on Monday. The 25-year-old rapper was the first to announce the happy news on his Twitter page. Just married! Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose... Read More

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Lord have mercy: Footballers, Lionel Messi and Cesc Fàbregas spend time with their babies on a yacht (PHOTOS)

As Premier League footballers, they’ve got one of the most enviable jobs in the world. But Lionel Messi and Cesc Fàbregas were concentrating on their roles as doting dads on Monday as they looked after their little ones while on holiday in Ibiza. The friends spent the day on board a luxury yacht with their... Read More

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CAPTURED: Drug lord caught naked in Spanish panic room after 13 years on the run (PHOTOS)

One of Britain’s most wanted criminals has been captured hiding naked in a panic room at his luxury Spanish villa. Drugs trafficker Mark Lilley realised his home was being raided by armed police when his hunting dogs started barking in the garden. The 41-year-old locked himself inside a panic room concealed behind a wardrobe and... Read More

SHOCKING: Brazilian funk artiste shot dead while performing on stage (WATCH)

MC DALESTE @FACEBOOK MC Daleste, whose real name was Daniel Pellegrine, was 20 when he died. An unknown assassin struck down a popular Brazilian singer Saturday with a single, fatal gunshot in a brazen mid-concert attack. The blast to the chest killed MC Daleste in a violent incident caught on video that left concert-goers able... Read More

Stunning secrets: How Pakistani police stopped Osama bin Laden for speeding then let him go

A secret Pakistani report leaked online Monday provides a series of stunning revelations about the life and death of terror mastermind Osama bin Laden, the long-time Al-Qaeda leader responsible for the 9/11 attacks against the United States in 2001. The report, placed online by the Al Jazeera news network, recounts the testimony of more than 200 witnesses including... Read More

Wickedness: Boy, 4, dies after being beaten by parents and locked in homemade prison

A four-year-old boy who died after being deprived of food and locked in a homemade prison was abused for putting his shoes on the wrong feet, his stepfather told a court today. Daniel Pelka, of Coventry, West Midlands, died of a suspected head injury in March 2012 after being beaten and forced to sleep on... Read More

Crashed Asiana Airlines pilot ‘was still in training’ | SEE photos inside the aircraft

KIM HONG-JI-POOL/GETTY IMAGES A passenger who was in the Asiana Airlines crash was brought back to Incheon, South Korea on Monday. The pilot of the crashed Asiana plane at San Francisco airport was still “in training” for the Boeing 777 when he attempted to land the aircraft under supervision on Saturday, the South Korean airline... Read More

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Aww, how cute: Actor, Denzel Washington and wife, Pauletta cover Ebony Magazine (LOOK)

Surprise! Surprise! Actor Denzel Washington and his gorgeous wife, Pauletta are featured on the cover of Ebony Magazine’s August 2013 issue. Inside, the happy couple, who have been married for over 30 years, shed light on what it takes to maintain a long and healthy marriage. Pauletta says: I live with this man. I see... Read More

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Seeing stars: Karen Igho wants you to see her tummy tattoos (LOOK)

by Rachel Ogbu Doing the double denim trend pretty well, check out Big Brother Africa winner, Karen Igho showing off her midriff and her star tattoos. Igho posted the photos to her Instagram page obviously very proud of her toned figure.

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Just In: FG signs ceasefire deal with Boko Haram

by Akan Ido There are indications that the Federal Government has signed a ceasefire agreement with the dreaded Islamic group, Boko Haram. Reports say the announcement was made by the minister of Special Duties, Alhaji Tanimu Turaki on Radio France International Hausa services monitored in Kano on Monday afternoon. This agreement is coming on the eve of... Read More

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Photo of the Day: 23-year-old man marries white granny in Lagos

by Chi Ibe It’s not the first time a young man has married an older woman before, we have cougars prowling more now than ever before… Madonna, Demi Moore, Jennifer Lopez and more. But this doesn’t look right, she looks old enough to be his grandma… too harsh? This must be love.

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So true, so false: Tunde and Wunmi Obe complete N400 million mansion in Lagos (LOOK)

by Chi Ibe According to online reports, music couple, Tunde and Wunmi Obe have completed the construction of a N400 million mansion… yes, you heard right – N400 million. Blogger, Linda Ikeji describes the house as a six bedroom mansion with walk in wardrobes, swimming pool, a club called T.W.O lounge which has a bar,... Read More

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Mom from hell: Woman locks her family indoors and sets the house ablaze in Abuja

by Chisom Ukaegbu What will push an elderly woman to lock her husband and five children in the house and douse it ablaze with petrol? This incident reportedly occurred in Dutse Baupma, Abuja on Friday July 5 around 3 am when her family were asleep. Eyewitnesses at the scene of the incident managed to break... Read More

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SEE Mercy Aigbe, Desmond Elliot & more at Toyin Aimakhu’s wedding to Tinsel actor, Adeniyi Johnson (PHOTOS)

by Chi Ibe Actress Toyin Aimakhu got married to her beau Tinsel actor, Adeniyi Johnson. Mercy Aigbe and Desmond Elliot were among the guests at their court wedding on Monday July 8 at the Ikoyi Marriage Registry. The Yoruba actress met Johnson on a movie location early last year and they got engaged on December... Read More

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It’s here: Samsung announces the arrival of its All in One PC

by Isi Esene Samsung Electronics West Africa, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Company Ltd, a global giant in digital media and convergence technologies, has announced the availability of the all new All-In-One PC Series 7 into the Nigerian market. The new All in One (AIO) PC builds on the premium aspects of the Samsung Series... Read More

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Aww, she’s lovely: Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic glowing as EVER at the BBA eviction show (PHOTOS)

by Chisom Ukaegbu Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic sure knows how to party in style as she was spotted at the BBA eviction show in South Africa taking pictures with her fans, ex-BBA housemates and fellow celebrities including US-based singer, Joe. And she’s looking stunningly beautiful, isn’t she?

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Hunter hunted: 5 men get stuck up a tree for 4 days with (hungry) tigers prowling below

Five men who have been clinging to the branches of a tree for four days as snarling tigers prowled beneath them might have to remain there until the middle of this week, rescuers said last night. The Sumatran tigers killed a six member of the party and ate half of his remains before chasing his... Read More

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Opinion: Egypt – What is all this fuss about democracy?

by Kayode Faniyi “The rifle itself has no moral stature, since it has no will of its own. Naturally, it may be used by evil men for evil purposes, but there are more good men than evil, and while the latter cannot be persuaded to the path of righteousness by propaganda, they can certainly be... Read More

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#BBATheChase Week 5: Nigerian housemate, Beverly and Angelo make out as Hakeem and Fatima get booted out

by Wilfred Okiche Nollywood actress and AMAA winner Rita Dominic was in the audience spreading some star dust at the live eviction show on Sunday but it probably did nothing to change the fortunes of Fatima and Hakeem as they were sent home in a tense session. The night began with Tanzania’s Wakazi performing some... Read More

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Monster! Man arrested for raping his daughters aged 10 and 13 (PICTURED)

by Olaniyi Afolabi Adewale Adeleke a 35 year old driver in Ikotun Lagos state has been arrested for allegedly sexually defiling and molesting his two daughters. His two daughters who are 13 and 10 respectively confessed that their father Adeleke has been sleeping with them since 2011, about two years. The eldest of the two... Read More

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Opinion: For once, let’s blame the youth for the state of the nation

by Bayo Oluwasanmi The Nigerian youth should not be afraid of police beating, arrest, or being killed if need be to free them from poverty, meaningless, wasted, and unfulfilled life… Glad to see Mr. Sonala Olumhense back from his brief hiatus. And congrats on his new syndicated column. His article “The Youth Of Nigeria”... Read More

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2 people killed as police, hoodlums clash in Oyo

by Olaniyi Afolabi It was pandemonium yesterday in Oje market Ibadan, Oyo state, as two people were killed in a clash between the police and some hoodlums. Two policemen who were also injured in the clash are said to be receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital. The incident has been confirmed by the state Public... Read More

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Are you ready? Lagos BRT set to commence e-ticketing

by Olaniyi Afolabi In a bid to restructure the operations of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) scheme to improve efficiency, effectiveness, the Lagos state government has decided to introduce e-ticketing as the method of payment as from tomorrow. The Vanguard reports; Managing Director, LAMATA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, who disclosed this, weekend, said the measure was part... Read More

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Wizkid, Banky W, Lynxxx, others enjoying a weekend getaway on a private beach (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu Check out stars Banky W, Wizkid, Millen Magese, Lynxxx, J Adesanya and some more of their friends yesterday, Sunday July 7 on a retreat/hang-out on a private beach. Part of the fun activities included cruising on a speed boat along the coast, racing quad bikes and bursting some moves. Nothing to be... Read More

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Anita’s Diary (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Anita “Ask God for forgiveness and straighten your path”. Humphh! Easier said than done. Dear Diary, Faking it is getting really tiring!The You’d think I’d have perfected the act by now, right? Well, I haven’t. Instead of getting easier it’s getting more difficult to do. Lifting my hands in church, simple right? Not for... Read More

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Drastic measures: Man wears hideous CAGE on his head to stop himself from smoking (PHOTO)

A lifelong smoker keen to quit has taken drastic measures to kick the habit – he has locked his head in a cage which prevents him from putting a cigarette in his mouth. Ibrahim Yücel is so unsure of his own willpower that he entrusts the keys to the bizarre contraption to his family so ... Read More

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Oh, she’s a fiesty one: SEE Nollywood actress, Adaora Ukoh as a village prostitute (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu Check out Nollywood actress, Adaora Ukoh in acting mode as she plays the role of as Anika the village prostitute in a new Igbo movie titled Ogboto: The Naked One. You wouldn’t want to owe her money. [READ: Morning, beautiful: SEE Nollywood’s Adaora Ukoh without make-up (LOOK)] – [Photos: H/T LIB]

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