How we miss Pastor Bimbo: Pastor Taiwo Odukoya’s son to wed in London

by Akan Ido The Fountain of Life Church has confirmed the impending nuptials of Jimmy Odukoya, (aka Pastor J) first son of Pastor Taiwo and Late Pastor Bimbo Odukoya, who will be getting married on Saturday, March 9, 2013; three months after his sister and older sibling, Tolu, got married to Olumide Ijokun. Jimmy, a... Read More

Fountain of Life Church, Greenwood Christian Centre, London, Olumide Ijokun, Pastor Bimbo Odukoya, Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, wedding

February 22, 2013

Fountain of Praise: Making a difference through ‘Worship for change’

by Isi Esene On Thursday 21st February 2013, Fountain of Praise in furtherance of her social entrepreneurship effort, will directly and positively affect the lives of over 120 orphans and children with special needs. Last year October, Fountain of Praise hosted her yearly benefit concert, Worship for Change at The Shell Hall of the Muson... Read More

Cerebral Palsy Centre, Fountain of Praise, Nonye Nweke, surulere, Temitayo Awosika, Worship for change

February 22, 2013

Just In: Oscar Pistorius shooting – The ‘Blade Runner’ gets bail

Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius was granted bail on Friday, having been charged with premeditated murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. When the announcement was made, members of his family shouted in approval. “I come to the conclusion that the accused made a case to be granted bail,” Judge Desmond Nair told a packed courtroom. The... Read More

Oscar Pistorius, Reeva Steenkamp, south africa

February 22, 2013

Professor held by airport customs for being in possession of $1.1m

by Akan Ido Professor Ofoegbu Charles Ononuju was yesterday arrested by officers of the Nigerian Customs Service at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport for being in possession of $1.1m. Ononuju who claimed to be a director of an oil firm in the country was said to be on his way to catch a flight to... Read More

Custonmss, Epowei EDIKE, MMIA, Murtala Mohammed, NCS, Ofoegbu Charles Ononuju

February 22, 2013

Osato Edokpayi: Governor Adams Oshiomhole – One man, a divided party? (Y! Politico)

by Osato Edokpayi [Gov. Oshiomhole] must put a lid on this discord in the party, lest party faithful be tempted to think the new mantra is: “One man, several selections.” In July 2012, the people of Edo State displayed immense courage and overwhelming support for Governor Adams Oshiomhole who they returned to office in spectacular... Read More

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February 22, 2013

Controversial rulings: NJC sends dimissal requests to FG over Justices Charles Archibong and T. D. Naron

by Chi Ibe The National Judicial Council is seeking the dismissal of two judges – Justice Charles Archibong of the Federal High Court, Lagos, and Justice T. D. Naron of the High Court of Justice, Plateau State for delivering a controversial judgments that many described as embarrassing to the judiciary. The NJC had already suspended the two... Read More

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February 22, 2013

It’s still UNILAG people! GEJ reverses controversial name change

by Rachel Ogbu This will come as good news to many as yesterday, President Goodluck Jonathan withdrew the name change of the University of Lagos which he renamed Moshood Abiola University. In a May 29 broadcast to mark the 2012 Democracy Day, President Jonathan had announced to rename the school in honour of Moshood Abiola,... Read More

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February 22, 2013

Money ain’t a thing: Meet a family that lives without money (by choice) – and thrives (PICTURED)

A Berlin family of three has been living on practically nothing but love and the goodwill of others for more than two years and counting—not as a victims of the rough economy, but as activists who are on a money strike to protest what they call our “excess-consumption society.” “As consumers, we support the system,... Read More

Berlin, Germany, money, Raphael Fellmer

February 22, 2013

Protesting youth attack Oba, chase him out of palace in Ekiti

by Chi Ibe Recurrent deaths in Emure community, Ekiti State has caused the youths to go after the the traditional ruler of the town, Oba Emmanuel Adebowale Adebayo pushing him out of his palace yesterday, new reports claim. It is believed that the angry youths had previously requested audience with the monarch to proffer solution over the strange deaths... Read More

Ekiti State, Oba Emmanuel Adebowale Adebayo, youths protests

February 22, 2013

Pope Benedict XVI retired after probe into ‘Vatican gay officials’ – New report

by Rachel Ogbu Controversies following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI continue to spiral out of control. A new report has now suggested that the discovery of a network of gay clerics in the Vatican, some of whom – the report said – were being blackmailed by outsiders is behind the Pope’s decision to call it... Read More

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February 22, 2013

The whole hull: 7 alleged terrorists in court for bombing, bank robbery, murder, and possession of dangerous weapons

by Rachel Ogbu Seven suspects accused of terrorism, bombing and bank robbery were arraigned before the Federal High Court, Abuja. The suspects; Usman Sani; Abdulrahman Musa; Mahmud Mohammed; Kabir Mohammed; Umar Danjuma; Ibrahim Musa Abba and Abdullahi Lawan accused of robbing three banks including the Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, Alkalari branch in Bauchi State, on July 8, 2011 and bombing... Read More

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February 22, 2013

What exactly happened to the Nuhu Ribadu we fell in love with? (#NewLeadership Series with Chude Jideonwo)

We must always remember that in Nigeria, because it can be so easy for one to lose one’s way; our challenge is clear – we need to drastically reduce the number of us who fall by the wayside. I have to confess; I never really understood the concept of round pegs in round holes as... Read More

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February 22, 2013

Sounds like a scene in a movie: The bizarre coincidences surrounding the $50M diamond heist in Belgium

by Christopher Dickey, Nadette De Visser There are only so many master jewel thieves in this world, and only a handful able to carry out such rigorous preparation and execution. There may be no connection between the $50 million jewel heist in Brussels on Monday and a $100 million robbery a decade before, but the... Read More

Belgium, World News

February 22, 2013

How Nollywood actor Joseph Benjamin’s car was recovered from armed robbers

by Akan Ido Actor, Joseph Benjamin’s car which was reported stolen on Sunday has been recovered. The car, a Toyota Camry 2007 model, was stolen at gunpoint at Magodo area of Lagos with Benjamin’s friend at the wheels. The actor, who was out of the country when the car was snatched told newsmen that the... Read More

Aberdeen, Joseph Benjamin, Robbery, Toyota Camry

February 22, 2013

Down with federal character – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze When your uniformed personnel do not believe that the machinery of the state will serve them justice, there is a tendency for them to take a look at the, err, machinery in their hands, and make use of it to take justice for themselves. According to Customs, a professor was stopped with... Read More

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February 21, 2013

Opinion: It’s better to leave if you can’t deal with domestic violence

by James Amuta Men cannot give other men good advice when it comes to how to deal with an overtly abusive woman – men will often resort to scornful dissociation from the victim. Seriously, I’m sick and tired of having to read stories of abusive spouses; of men battering women. Disgusting. Recently the ‘Blade Runner’.... Read More

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February 21, 2013

#DivorceDrama: 4-year-old marriage ended because of husband’s compulsive lying habit

by Chi Ibe A man’s compulsive lying has caused an Ilorin Area Court on Thursday to end his four-year-old marriage with his wife. Musilimat Muritala, 39, resident of Isale Koko area of Ilorin was tired of her husband’s deceptions that she begged the court to dissolve her marriage to Muritala Nureni. According to reports: She told the court that... Read More

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February 21, 2013

A LAPA Production brings Sefi Atta’s ‘The naming ceremony’ to Lagos

by Isi Esene Lufodo Productions held London to a stand still at the 30 Nigeria House, Theatre Royal Stratford East London, with three plays which included Sefi Atta’s “The naming ceremony’‘. The play featured the likes of Olu Jacobs, Joke Silva, Bimbo Akintola and others. For those who missed the excitement at the Nigeria House London Olympics 2012,... Read More

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February 21, 2013

Just terrible: Businessman rapes mentally ill teenager

Policemen attached to Igando Division have arrested a business man who allegedly raped a recuperating mentally ill teenager, where she was chained in an apartment at Egan, a Lagos suburb. The suspected rapist identified as Gowo Ewhe, sneaked into the teenager’s apartment (names withheld) located on 14 Akindele Street, Tuesday, after her parents and... Read More

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February 21, 2013

No, thanks: Gov. Oshiomhole turns down request to host Maku in Edo

by Akan Ido Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole has reportedly rejected a proposal by the Information Minister, Labaran Maku to bankroll the Good Governance Tour led by the minister across the country. Oshiomhole who was speaking in Benin yesterday at a seminar on tax laws in the state said he does not believe in... Read More

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February 21, 2013

“I am 100 times hotter, prettier than Kim Kardashian” – Actress Juliet Ibrahim declares (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu Ghanaian actress Juliet Ibrahim is the latest celebrity to attack Darey’s ‘Love Like a Movie’ concert that brought in US reality star, Kim Kardashian. Ok here’s my 2cents! Been reading comments about Darey’s concert and to be honest I don’t see why he will… instagr.am/p/V7L3UwBTZQ/ — Juliet Ibrahim (@julietibrahim) February 19,... Read More

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February 21, 2013

Show of craze: Tonto Dikeh, Terry G feature in new video by Dammy Krane and Pasuma- ‘Ligali’ (WATCH)

by Chi Ibe Here’s the video for Dammy Krane’s single, Ligali. The Hypertek signed artiste teams up with the Fuji musician, Pasuma and producer, Fliptyce on this one. The video was directed by Patrick Elis. Watch out for cameos by Terry G, Bracket, 2sec and Tonto Dike. Watch the video here:

‘Ligali’, dammy krane, Pasuma

February 21, 2013

How KAI officers killed my unborn baby – Woman recounts being arrested, detained for 8 hours on way to hospital

by Chi Ibe Nkechi Omakagu has claimed some Lagos State Kick Against Indiscipline, KAI official caused her a miscarriage of her six-month-old pregnancy. She believes the hours of maltreatment in KAI’s detention camp caused the problem after they took her there because she was on her way to the hospital during sanitation in... Read More

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February 21, 2013

New single: J. Martins – Good Life(Namaan) [DOWNLOAD]

by Chi Ibe Producer, singer and songwriter J Martins has released a smash new single; ‘Good Life’ (Namaan). It is a follow-up to his internationally acclaimed ‘Good Time’ which saw him receive multiple awards across the continent. On this song, J Martins puts to great use classic samples from the ‘Les Garagistes’ of Ivory Coast. The... Read More

'Good Life', J.Martins, new single

February 21, 2013

Chilling pictures of room where Pistorius fatally shot girlfriend (PHOTOS)

Chilling photos have emerged of the bathroom where Oscar Pistorius’ girlfriend lay dying after he gunned her down through the door. The luxurious stone-clad en-suite is now the focus of a murder inquiry as investigators try to piece together what happened in the toilet cubicle where Reeva Steenkamp spent her last moments. Prosecutors argue the... Read More

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February 21, 2013

Justus Esiri’s last known film, The Assassin’s Practice hits cinemas tomorrow (WATCH TRAILER)

by Rachel Ogbu

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February 21, 2013

Being pregnant is no excuse – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze The Prez has approved the rather nice sum of N384 billions as a pay off for years of no power. For those of you who need prayers answered, just sashay to the nearest NEPA office. Na for dia e dey happen. If #DoyinOkupe is to be believed, the state of Nigeria is... Read More

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February 21, 2013

“An epitome of commitment, excellence, and creativity”: President Goodluck Jonathan pays tribute to Justus Esiri

by Rachel Ogbu As more people continue to pay tribute to the late Nollywood actor, Justus Esiri, President Goodluck Jonathan has joined in mourning describing him as an epitome of commitment, excellence and creativity. According to a statement released by the President’s Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Reuben Abati: President Jonathan reiterates his belief that... Read More

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February 21, 2013

Emeli Sandé, Adele, One Direction win at the 2013 BRIT Award – SEE Winners’ List and Photos

by Rachel Ogbu Emeli Sande and Ben Howard took home two awards each at last night’s Brit Awards ceremony at London’s O2 Arena. Sande won best British female and British album, while Howard received the best British male and breakthrough awards. Sande beat the late singer Amy Winehouse in the best British female award but her... Read More

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How we miss Pastor Bimbo: Pastor Taiwo Odukoya’s son to wed in London

Fountain of Praise: Making a difference through ‘Worship for change’

Just In: Oscar Pistorius shooting – The ‘Blade Runner’ gets bail

Professor held by airport customs for being in possession of $1.1m

Osato Edokpayi: Governor Adams Oshiomhole – One man, a divided party? (Y! Politico)

Controversial rulings: NJC sends dimissal requests to FG over Justices Charles Archibong and T. D. Naron

It’s still UNILAG people! GEJ reverses controversial name change

Money ain’t a thing: Meet a family that lives without money (by choice) – and thrives (PICTURED)

Protesting youth attack Oba, chase him out of palace in Ekiti

Pope Benedict XVI retired after probe into ‘Vatican gay officials’ – New report

The whole hull: 7 alleged terrorists in court for bombing, bank robbery, murder, and possession of dangerous weapons

What exactly happened to the Nuhu Ribadu we fell in love with? (#NewLeadership Series with Chude Jideonwo)

Sounds like a scene in a movie: The bizarre coincidences surrounding the $50M diamond heist in Belgium

How Nollywood actor Joseph Benjamin’s car was recovered from armed robbers

Down with federal character – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze

Opinion: It’s better to leave if you can’t deal with domestic violence

#DivorceDrama: 4-year-old marriage ended because of husband’s compulsive lying habit

A LAPA Production brings Sefi Atta’s ‘The naming ceremony’ to Lagos

Just terrible: Businessman rapes mentally ill teenager

No, thanks: Gov. Oshiomhole turns down request to host Maku in Edo

“I am 100 times hotter, prettier than Kim Kardashian” – Actress Juliet Ibrahim declares (PHOTOS)

Show of craze: Tonto Dikeh, Terry G feature in new video by Dammy Krane and Pasuma- ‘Ligali’ (WATCH)

How KAI officers killed my unborn baby – Woman recounts being arrested, detained for 8 hours on way to hospital

New single: J. Martins – Good Life(Namaan) [DOWNLOAD]

Chilling pictures of room where Pistorius fatally shot girlfriend (PHOTOS)

Pure cuteness: Mercy Johnson shares adorable photo of her baby daughter (LOOK)

Justus Esiri’s last known film, The Assassin’s Practice hits cinemas tomorrow (WATCH TRAILER)

Being pregnant is no excuse – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze

“An epitome of commitment, excellence, and creativity”: President Goodluck Jonathan pays tribute to Justus Esiri

Emeli Sandé, Adele, One Direction win at the 2013 BRIT Award – SEE Winners’ List and Photos

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