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“4 years & 2 terms, no matter what”: ACN, CPC & Arewa all reject single 6-year term proposal
by Rachel Ogbu Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu (Punch) The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) and Northern group, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF)…
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No inner light: 95 per cent of Nigerian police officers fail intelligence test
by Isi Esene Statistics seem to have finally proven what many citizens had suspected all along that many Nigerian police officers are incapable of passing a standard intelligence gathering assessment…
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When you’re big…: Warren Buffett joins Twitter, followers hit 140,000 in 3 hours
by Isi Esene Warren Buffet, one of the most successful financial investors of all time has joined the social media network, Twitter, and he could turn out to be the…
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She’s gorgeous: Omawumi shines in green on the cover of Red Sheet (LOOK)
by Hauwa Gambo AY the Comedian and singer, Omawumi are both on the double cover of Red Sheet magazine's latest edition. We are loving Omawumi!
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Stop employing doctors as casual workers – NMA President warns
by Rachel Ogbu NMA President, Dr. Osahon Enabulele| credits: Chairman, Nigerian Medical Association, Osahon Enabulele, has warned that employing doctors on casual basis could damage the delivery of quality…
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Lagos environment task force arrest pregnant women, nursing mothers, 178 other suspects (PICTURED)
by Isi Esene Officials of the Lagos State Task Force on Environmental and Special Offences arrested 183 suspected criminals in locations regarded as flashpoints yesterday. The suspects were rounded up…
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Gunmen in 50 vehicles destroy public buildings, telecom masts in Borno
by Akan Ido The violence in the Northern part of the country continued yesterday with reports that hundreds of gunmen in a convoy of over fifty vehicles attacked Marte Local Government…
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Presidential 419: Fake group running the Goodluck/Sambo Foundation made over N12m from the victims
by Rachel Ogbu Photo: Punch Six men who set up a foundation in the names of Goodluck/Sambo are now under investigation for conning hundreds of people in Ketu, Lagos State.…
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It’s official: Rhode Island approves gay marriage
Rhode Island lawmakers gave final approval to a bill to legalize gay marriage on Thursday, making it the 10th U.S. state to extend marriage rights to same-sex couples and the last of the…
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Opinion: What Muslim women really want in the bedroom
by Shelina Janmohamed Under the new law, women who wear face-covering Muslim veils in 'public places' in France face being fined £125 or ordered to follow citizenship classes, or both…
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Fight to finish: Stella Oduah minster threatens to prosecute Rivers State over forgery
by Rachel Ogbu Minister-of-Aviation-Stella-Oduah-(Punch) The Federal Government has threatened to prosecute the Rivers State government for forgery over the clearance documents for its Bombadier aircraft. Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah,…
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Investment: 24 Nigerian players to get into European academies
by NAN No fewer than 24 Nigerian players would be selected and absorb into European academies after the D’Elite trial matches, Tersoo Tyungu, Executive Director (Administration), Elite Sports Investment Nigeria,…
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Bayelsa tragedy: SUV plunges into river, 3 killed (PHOTO)
by Hauwa Gambo A Sport Utility Vehicle two days ago fell into the Orashi river at Mbiama on the Rivers end of the East-West road which sits at the border…
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Good news? Nigeria’s refineries are now producing 10m litres per day – NNPC
by Hauwa Gambo The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) yesterday announced significant improvement in the nation's refining capacity. According to the agency. domestic refining of Premium Motor Spirits (PMS) at…
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Hard news: Chinese newspaper erects ‘giant penis’ building (LOOK)
When it comes to office buildings, does size really matter? It just might, if China's main state-run newspaper has its way. The People's Daily is used to breaking news,…
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WOW! SEE photos created to make you look twice
In this remarkable photograph a woman appears to be giving a speech to an unseen audience - while levitating on a magic carpet with its shadow cast on the beach…
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Is this the most sexist TV program in history? Women strip off while 2 men critique their bodies (LOOK)
A Danish chat show where women silently undress as the male host and a guest critique their bodies has been branded humiliating and sexist by viewers. The women walk on in a…
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SNAPSHOT: The first woman on the FBI’s ‘Most Wanted’ terror list is wanted for $2m
by Hauwa Gambo A woman who is a convicted killer and former member of the Black Liberation Army member has fled to Cuba and then been identified by America's Federal…
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Meet the woman who looks like Britney Spears – and earns 300,000 pounds doing so (PHOTOS)
A former waitress who swapped serving tables for a career as a Britney Spears lookalike has pocketed a staggering £300,000 as a full time doppelganger. Michaela Weeks, 25, bears an…
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See the 2,500-year-old glass bowl selling for N125million (PHOTOS)
A 2,500-year-old glass bowl from the ancient Persian Empire has been sold for nearly £2,500 at auction. The extraordinary antique has survived upheavals including the wars of Alexander the Great,…
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Hot or not? OAP Toke Makinwa releases hot new photos (LOOK)
by Hauwa Gambo Glamazon (yeah, that's a word) Toke Makinwa just can't stop taking pictures. The latest is apparently for her Video Blog, and the photos are courtesy of Yomi…
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Having kids & 10 other things that kill your sex drive
Are toxic lust killers ruining your relationship? You can’t have great sex if your relationship is in tatters. Identify the deadly sex poisons that could be threatening your love life.…
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Meet the man addicted to eating INSECTS, has eaten 5000 species – including cockroaches (PICTURED)
A man has told how he is addicted to eating bugs and has consumed over 5,000 species in the past 11 years. To satisfy his cravings David Gracer, 47, from…
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Nigerian woman being treated for serious burns after man threw acid on her face
A woman is being treated for serious burns to her face and arms after opening her front door to a stranger who threw acid in her face. The 28-year-old victim…
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Sex bet: Balotelli’s girlfriend dumps him after he promised she would sleep with Real Madrid players
Footie Fan ... Mario with Fanny Mario Balotelli has been dumped by his girlfriend Fanny Neguesha — just days after he said the entire Real Madrid team could sleep with her.…
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Opinion: 14 things the woman in this photo isn’t thinking
by Margaret Wheeler Johnson When I saw the photo below, of a young woman circa 1870 looking at herself in the mirror, it made me think of a passage in…
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“I stabbed my son because he called me old”: Father’s shocking confession after murdering 26-year-old (PICTURED)
Stephen Hall, 52, said he stabbed his son because he was fed up with being picked on and called an 'old man' A 52-year-old man told a 999 operator that…
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Rejoinder: Gays and Lesbians, we WILL NOT keep quiet
by Aninoritse Odeli-Serrano I read Mr. Philip Amiola’s article with interest and great amusement. I quite enjoyed it. He had valid points and perhaps if my views didn’t lie with…
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8 signs you’re the couple that everyone hates
by Caitlin Corsetti You can give a peck and hold hands, that's acceptable. But you're "that" couple if you're always making out in public. Relationships are great when you’re in…
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6 crazy places to have sex (and not get arrested)
by Janie Lacy Add to the adventure by being creative, such as the back of a limo while being driven to a location, while parked in a drive-in, or even in…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy