by Rachel Ogbu As the pressures that terrorist groups are building secret cells and recruiting members in South-West region continue to build up and create unease, stakeholders are seeking measures out to prevent any action from the alleged extremists. Recently, leader of a faction of the Odua People’s Congress, Gani Adams, warned the sects; Boko Haram and Ansaru to... Read More
A prostitute who murdered a wealthy property developer before pilfering his bank account was jailed for life today. Emma Bate, 26, and her boyfriend Paramjit Singh, 33, battered and stabbed businessman Richard Sherratt to death in his own home after torturing him for his PIN. Just hours after his death, Bate was caught on CCTV... Read More
by Chi Ibe Here is Tonto Dikeh’s anticipated new single titled Jeje. Its is produced by Jospo. Click here to listen:
by Isi Esene The Cross River state governor, Liyel Imoke, who has been out of the country for weeks to treat an undisclosed ailment is back in Nigeria. His arrival from the United States was announced by the former minister of information, John Odey, who also disclosed that the governor is being expected in Calabar,... Read More
by Chi Ibe It’s been six months since convicted cannibal, Clifford Orji, died at the Kirikiri Maximum Prison, Lagos, but still nobody has come out to claim his body for a proper burial. It is reported that even while in prison serving his sentence, he never received a visit from any family member. He was... Read More
Lying on her hospital bed and staring into space, Miss Katherine Ijedinma, couldn’t fathom out how she escaped escaped from gunshot fired by the 27-year-old man (name withheld), who stormed her home and gunned down everyone on Saturday, February 16. The man, a native of Imo State, visited the homes of Mr and Mrs Henry... Read More
by Dele Momodu An insomniac President would always make costly mistakes. In this case, this is not even a regular case of inability to sleep. There are traces of paranoia, the fear of being surrounded by enemies. The victim of neurosis often degenerates to a dangerous level where he finds it difficult to differentiate friends... Read More
by Chi Ibe Tributes and mourning might be going on for student and hip-hop artist, Damilola Olaniyan popularly known as Damino Damoche but students who fear the deceased might have been a cult member believed his gang plan to stage a revenge attack at the Lagos State University, Ojo. The two gunmen who murdered Damoche are still at... Read More
by Chi Ibe There’s a new way to make money and a good way to get your business noticed. The new trend is already making waves in Japan where business are placing advertising stickers on the bare thighs of young girls. Japanese PR company Absolute Territory PR are leading the venture paying young women to... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu ‘Step Out’ is a new dance competition launched on Friday, March 1, 2013, it’s searching for new and clever dance routines that are fun and simple. Created by gospel act, Gbenga Adenuga; ‘Step Out’ is looking for the best choreography for his hit single; ‘E be like Say’. “It has been exciting praising... Read More
An Ejigbo Magistrate Court in Lagos on Friday granted bail to one Samson Egbeola in the sum of N250,000 for allegedly having series of unlawful sexual intercourse with one Franca Bajou, a business woman. Egbeola, 43, a self acclaimed prophet, was facing a 3-count charge of being an impostor, unlawful sexual intercourse and charming. The... Read More
Audrey Tautou has mainly stayed out of the limelight since breaking into Hollywood in the 2001 blockbuster Amélie. But one to way to definitely get noticed is to turn up to a premiere sans bra – something the 36-year-old does incredibly well. Brunette Audrey looked dazzling in a sheer topped black dress which just about... Read More
Endowed! “I can confirm that’s my bum… and my crotch!” – David Beckham confirms it’s all him (WATCH)
He’s got the sort of body that sends women the world over into a hot flush. But David Beckham has been forced to deny recent reports that he used a bottom double in for his recent starring role in the H&M underwear campaign. Answering critics who suggested he had used a lookalike for some of... Read More
She’s had a string of failed romances – including a 72-day marriage – but that didn’t stop Kim Kardashian from giving relationship advice to her sister Kourtney. In a preview for an upcoming episode of Kourtney And Kim Take Miami, the 32-year-old can be seen telling her older sister that Scott Disick is going to... Read More
CNN recently released a scathing report which reveals the blatant misconduct of FBI employees. The report reveals a culture of lurid behavior among employees, which includes a “rash of sexting cases” where staff sent inappropriate texts and even photos. Among the other outrageous behavior revealed in the report is the revelation that some FBI employees have... Read More
by Prince Adeyemi Adebowale Boarding a train of a political party as earlier said is not the problem, but I see political parties existing without an ideology which should be the driving force behind its operation. “All Nigerian youth who truly love this country must understand that when credible and competent youth refuse to board... Read More
by Chi Ibe Lagos State University student and rising hip hop act, Olaniyan Damilola, popular known as Damino Damoche, was shot dead at the university Iba gate in Ojo yesterday. It is believed suspected cultists shot him twice in the head and hand and then stabbed him repeatedly. The suspected cult members operating on a motorcycle According to... Read More
by Isi Esene What happens when you put two amazing comedians in a room? Find out on this week’s episode on MTV’s The Big Friday Show with popular host Basketmouth and studio guest for the week, Bovi. In this week’s teaser, Bovi will give BasketMouth a huge scare interrogating him on one issue while Basketmouth... Read More
They say the biggest legacy a parent can leave for his/her children is education. Every parent, no matter the circumstances strives hard to live up to that statement; and so is Nigerian billionaire businessman, Deji Adeleke who seems hell bent on seeing one of his sons, David ‘Davido’ Adeleke attending and graduating from University like... Read More
Pop star 2face Idibia is all but ready to take the love of his life Annie Macaulay down the aisle. The traditional festivities will be held on 8, March while the white wedding will take place in Dubai on 23, March 2012. We have a first look.
by Chude Jideonwo Government in Nigeria is too comfortable, too lavish, too affluent, too wasteful, too obese; and under these circumstances, it does not lend itself to reason or reasonableness. I have taken to cracking a particular joke with my friends over the course of the past two years as I have paid close attention... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Nigerian American model Adaora Akubilo featured in this year’s Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue which is the magazine’s 50th. As they marked the milestone, Akubilo had the opportunity to join models to travel around the world for this iconic photo shoot, from battling sandstorms in the Africa to traversing cliffs in Asia just to capture... Read More
From The Economist The day that Nigeria works properly, the battle for Africa’s future will have been won. Leaving the Ivorian commercial capital, Abidjan, at 7am, you run straight into what is known as the civil-servant rush hour. The president has decreed that administrators must be at their desks by 7.30am, and most are. A... Read More
After eight years, the Pope said his final farewell to the Vatican last night with a flight into the sunset. The 85-year-old’s Italian air force helicopter circled Rome, passing over the Colosseum to give the Pontiff one last view of the city. Bells rang out from St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican and churches all... Read More
Michelle Obama on Oscars criticism: Duh. Michelle Obama says it was “absolutely not surprising” to her that her satellite appearance at the Academy Awards ceremony provoked a national conversation about whether it was appropriate, after some conservative critics accused her of selfishly crashing the event in an attempt to upstage it. She attributed the chatter... Read More
by Isi Esene Jude Okoye, the man behind the twin duo, Psquare has opened up on why he has decided to direct only their videos saying he does not want to give room for undue comparison of his work. Jude, who is Peter and Paul Okoye’s elder brother explained this in an interview with a... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Banky W hosted the ultimate Lagos party tagged ‘R&BW: The Grand Love Project’ which was also the launch of his new album of the same name. The launch at the Civic Centre in Lagos featured the EME crew and special guests like Don Jazzy, Iyanya, Darey,Tiwa Savage, BEZ, Chidinma and Praiz. Other guests include,... Read More
by Chi Ibe Judging from his social media profiles on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, Seun Bankuli is no longer D’Banj’s manager. The profile no longer carry DB Records information and his Twitter avatar now only carries a logo of Bankuli Entertainment, an entertainment outfit he started. Details of the spilt are yet to be confirms but reports on Hip... Read More