Parents helping their high school students with homework is one thing, but, as one French mother learned, sitting for an exam in a teen’s place will not end well. Paris police detained a 52-year-old French mother who allegedly took an exam for her daughter Wednesday. According to Le Parisien, the woman, identified only as Caroline D., dressed in Converse... Read More
A judge has sentenced an Alabama man to federal prison for threatening President Barack Obama on Twitter, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. U.S. District Judge C. Lynwood Smith Jr. sentenced 26-year-old Jarvis Britton of Birmingham to one year in prison for threatening the life of Obama. He must serve three years on probation after finishing... Read More
by SK Johnson A couple of days ago the shocking results of a study regarding gay porn were released. Well, to the general population of the world, the fact that people Nigeria and Pakistan watch gay porn probably wouldn’t be something capable of sending them into cardiac arrest; to people in Nigeria, however, that’s only... Read More
by Akan Ido Kaffy the dance queen gave her fans an eye-full as she shares a picture of herself lounging by a pool. The beautiful dancer who recently had a baby has appeared in many music videos mesmerizing fans with her energetic dance moves. She is looking as sexy as ever.
by Akan Ido Veteran music producer, OJB Jezreel, who is said to be suffering from a kidney condition has reportedly found a donor. OJB, also known as Babatunde Okungbowa, has been undergoing dialysis treatment at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) but would need more funds to enable him travel abroad for a kidney... Read More
by Isi Esene The governor of Taraba state, Danbaba Suntai who survived a plane crash has been said to be suffering from a serious mental condition. The ailing governor was recently visited by his deputy, Umar Garba, in a United States hospital where a clip showing the governor was obtained. Reports say neurological doctors treating the... Read More
The ripples of the disputed Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) election continued yesterday at the ninth Triennial Delegates Conference of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Abuja. Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole, a former President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), held the delegates spell-bound on what transpired at the NGF election. He spoke of his... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Directed by Clarence Peters, here is the new music video from Ice Prince for his single, ‘VIP’. According to reports, Ice Prince’s sophomore album, “Fire of Zamani” is to drop September 7, 2013, in memory of the first Jos crisis. Watch the new video here:
by Rachel Ogbu Ice Prince Zamani launched his spanking new music video for, “VIP” yesterday, June 20 at Protea Hotel Ikoyi Westwood, Lagos. Hosted by Tee-A and Osas Ighodaro, the star-studded cocktail event had guests that included Don Jazzy, Audu Maikori, Iyanya, Emma Nyra, Tiwa Savage, Lynxxx, Yemi Alade, Peter Okoye, Noble Igwe, DJ Caise, Dele Momodu,... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Jara TV presenters, Uti Nwachukwu and Helen Paul are a match made on TV and now on the cover of the 18th edition of RedSheet Entertainment Magazine. In this issue, the pair speak on why they keep complimenting each other.
A Senior Lecturer at Ogun State-owned Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Dr. Gbenga Dally and two other persons lost their lives in a multiple road crash, Wednesday evening, along the Abeokuta/Sagamu road. Six passengers were also said to have been rushed to the state hospital following the various degrees of injury they sustained in the ... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Something to get your weekend started, here is the new music video from Psquare titled Personally. [READ: Body to die for: Peter ‘Psquare’ Okoye turns up the heat in new promo shots (PHOTOS) ] Click here to watch:
by Rachel Ogbu Britain’s Got Talent judge and UK pop star, Alesha Dixon, 34, is expecting a baby with her 32-year-old Nigerian boyfriend, Azuka Ononye. Azuka is a professional dancer based in the UK and a part time model. He was once Alesha’s back up dancer before they started dating in 2012. In a statement with the... Read More
by Michael Orodare Now is the set time for negotiation as no meaningful negotiation comes after victory. The post-1993 experience is enough to learn from; not to be too fixated on struggle and ignoring the round table talk for power sharing. Though I was a boy during the hullabaloo that engulfed Nigeria after the 1993... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Three Chinese have been jailed for two years for illegally storing petroleum products at their Isheri, Lagos residence. On Thursday, a Federal High Court in Lagos sentenced Guan Mang, Tony Yang (Yang Zhaoye) and Lu Yundi after they pleaded guilty to charges instituted against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu On Wednesday at Gamboru market in Maiduguri, Borno State, traders boldly seized six suspected Boko Haram gunmen and handed them over to soldiers of the Joint Task Force, JTF, eyewitnesses report said. “We caught them before they could bring out their guns. After we succeeded in disarming them, we beat them blue... Read More
by Chido Onumah Clearly, President Jonathan has performed woefully; but when was the last time incompetence cost anybody reelection in Nigeria? Let me say from the outset that it would be scandalous and a grave mistake for the opposition – and by this, I refer to the All Progressives Congress (APC) – to look toward... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu “It is a false premise to conclude that we are all corrupt. My goodness, I was in government (and) I was not corrupt. I am ready to go anywhere on this matter,” the former World Bank Vice President for Africa, Oby Ezekwesili has said while addressing the issue that all Nigerian government... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 10 people for defrauding Oyo State Government of N1.59bn. They included; Alhaji Hakeem Muili, Alhaja Iyabo Giwa, Adeduntan Johnson, Oguntayo Banji, Adesina Jimoh, Johnson Bosede, Adebiyi Olasumbo, Kareem Rasheed, Muili Adedamola and Salewa Adedeji. All were arraigned at the Magistrate’s Court, Iyaganku, Ibadan... Read More
by Susan Adams ….walking around the block, getting out of the office and taking care of business can give your mind a break and the exercise will get your blood flowing. After canvassing my colleagues, I offer this list of productive ways to goof off during the day and evening. They will boost your productivity and... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu The Rector of the Crown Polytechnic, Aderemi Oke, was summoned to the police headquarters in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday for questioning over an unreported rape incident. The Ekiti State Police Command questioned Oke and other top officials of the institution on why they decided to cover-up the rape of a female student... Read More
by Akan Ido The Plateau state governor, Jonah Jang has called the integrity of his Kano state counterpart, Rabiu Kwankwaso, to question. Jang who lost the election for the chairmanship position of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) to Rotimi Amaechi said Kwankwaso’s explanation of what transpired during the election showed the “descent to which some politicians had... Read More
by Elizabeth Pryde From the adventure of a lifetime, to a weekend or day trip, leaving home for any length of time is a chance to learn more about the world and expand your context. Find ways to shake up your life and you could be seeing the world, and yourself, in a whole new... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu To mark the 2013 United Nations’s International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking, Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has released figures of its achievements so far. On Thursday, the agency released a statement saying that in 2012 alone, N33.1bn worth of drugs were seized from drug dealers. It... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu A former police officer in Ondo state is on the run after it was reported that he attempted to kill his wife, Moyosola, by inflicting a 12-centimeter machete cuts on her head. On Thursday, the Ondo State Police Command began a manhunt for Tajudeen Adeniyi, 38, who is now wanted for questioning.... Read More
by Akan Ido The Rivers state commissioner of police, Joseph Mbu, has dared anyone to embark on a street protest without obtaining police clearance. Mbu who was speaking with newsmen on Thursday said the state governor, Rotimi Amaechi is unhappy with him because he has refused to be subservient to him calling the governor a... Read More
by Lucas Togan As controversy continue to rise about the case of the “toilet” baby in OAU, the university authorities have come forward with an explanation for the unfortunate situation. According to them, 400-level engineering student, Miss Oyinlola Rotimi, did not attempt to flush her newborn baby boy down the toilet at Moremi Hall on... Read More
by Jordin Keim You might be surprised at how having a sense of humor can get you through the darkest days. Need to know some good ways to encourage yourself? You’re not alone! Many people like to encourage themselves, especially during hard times. It always helps to have a shoulder to lean on, but whether... Read More
Lu Zhi-hao, who is 110cms tall from Shunde, Guangdong, is being taken by his concerned parents to Hong Kong to try and tackle his obesity. Dubbed by Chinese media as China’s “no. 1 fat kid” Lu Zhi-hao, known as Xiao Hoa, has been taken to several hospitals in Guangdong to find out why he’s so... Read More
Police in Redding, Calif., said a verbal dispute led to a gruesome incident in which a 27-year-old man stabbed his 59-year-old father, then cut off his own hands at the wrist using a radial saw. Shasta County sheriff’s deputies said they found Jason Dunn standing in the driveway of the family home Monday evening, with his father,... Read More