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February 14, 2013

Former Imo governor, Ohakim’s first son, Obia weds his heartthrob Oby Anunobi (PHOTOS)

by Chi Ibe The first son of former Governor of Imo state Ikedi Ohakim married his lover Oby Anunobi last weekend,  February 9. Obia Ohakim and his bride, an Abuja based lawyer had a nice and proper court marriage after the Traditional wedding held last year, December 12. Oby’s father allegedly was a special adviser to Ohakim government when he was in... Read More
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February 14, 2013

Keshi’s resignation: A teachable moment for Nigerian football?

by Joachim MacEbong Following the intervention of the Sports Minister, Bolaji Abdullahi, Keshi reversed his decision a few hours later, but not without putting the spotlight firmly on the Nigerian Football Federation and their love for hiring foreign coaches. The news of the resignation of Stephen Keshi late on Monday, burst the bubble of a... Read More
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February 14, 2013

“I recall seeing Osama bin Laden’s brains spilling out over his face” – US Navy SEAL recounts the mission [DETAILS]

The SEAL Team 6 member who personally killed Osama bin Laden and saw the Al Qaeda leader’s “brains spilling out over his face” is worried about his own future. The now-retired “shooter,” as he is called in an exclusive interview with Esquire, is unemployed, has no pension or health benefits and is separated from his... Read More
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February 14, 2013

Could Cardinal Peter Turkson from Ghana be the next Pope? (PHOTOS)

With Pope Benedict XVI’s bombshell announcement Monday that he plans to step down, all eyes are on his potential successors, including one that may become the first black pope: Cardinal Peter Turkson. The Roman Catholic Cardinal from Ghana, the current president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, is among the leading candidates to... Read More
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February 14, 2013

Michael Orodare: The opposition merger is for itself, not for the people (Y! Politico)

by Michael Orodare There is no doubt in the fact that we need a strong and viable opposition party to keep the ruling party on its toes, but this present APC cannot remedy Nigeria woes, NO, it can’t… First of all, let me congratulate members of some opposition parties, for the successful ‘christening’ of their... Read More
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February 14, 2013

2015: Buhari is not stepping down – CPC; APC will be torn to rags by ambition –Tukur

by Isi Esene Spokesman for the Congress for Progressive Change, Rotimi Fashakin has maintained that former Head of State, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) holds no intention to relinquishing his ambition to again contest a presidential election. He said, contrary to reports from certain quarters, Buhari is not stepping down according to the wishes of members... Read More
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February 13, 2013

Court trashes bail request for suspected Arepo vandals

by Rachel Ogbu Six suspected petroleum pipelines vandals also accused of murdering three engineers of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation on September 5, 2012 were refused bail on Tuesday February 12. Justice Mohammed Idris of a Federal High Court in Lagos, said the bail applications breached Section 115 of the Evidence Act. The accused –... Read More
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February 13, 2013

“It was simply called cancer of the nose”– Chime reveals the reason behind his absence

by Rachel Ogbu Governor of Enugu State, Sullivan Chime, on Monday night February 10 brought speculations to an end and revealed said he stayed abroad for too long in order to remove cancerous tumours from his neck and nose. Chime was able to address journalists who had gathered in Enugu to get the truth behind... Read More
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February 13, 2013

Japheth Omojuwa: The seamy side of Nigeria (Y! FrontPage)

Nigeria is critical to the rest of the continent and if Nigeria does not get it right, Africa will really not make more progress. – President Barack Obama Nigeria is not just the most populous black nation, it is indeed the heart of Africa. This is not just by its geographical positioning and expression but... Read More
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February 12, 2013

Naked man arrested for masturbating in public, sings for the cops (PICTURED)

New Orleans is known for its rich musical history, and Osmer Hernandez might be part of that tapestry. When cops encountered the 33-year-old Hernandez staggering down the street on Friday night, he serenaded them with a ditty, according to BayouBuzz.com. What made his performance memorable, however, was his lack of clothing. Cops say he wasn’t wearing pants... Read More
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February 12, 2013

Kingsley Amaku: What I witnessed death mines of Bagega

by Kingsley Amaku They simply had very few choices available for survival in a very arid and dry place like Bagega. It was hard to imagine the kind of grinding poverty engulfing this place that some families who though had lost children from being involved in the mining process, had no other choice. For many... Read More
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February 12, 2013

D’banj celebrates with Super Eagles after his performance at the finals of the African Cup of Nations (PHOTOS, WATCH)

by Chi Ibe D’banj performed at the finals of the African Cup of Nations which took place in South Africa on Sunday. Nigeria emerge champions over Burkina Faso in the last game. The Koko Master celebrated taking pictures with the Super Eagles players.                          ... Read More
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February 11, 2013

SEE Colours, beauty, and so much nudity as Brazil’s 5-day carnival kicks off (PHOTOS)

Brazil’s Carnival celebrations opened with a bang yesterday as hundreds of thousands took to the streets to enjoy the start of the country’s famous parades and street parties. Korean popstar Psy, whose “Gangnam Style” single with its signature dance moves has made him a global phenomenon, performed to huge crowds in Salvador, Brazil’s third-biggest city,... Read More
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February 11, 2013

3 lessons I learnt from blindness- Cobhams Asuquo’s inspiring speech at TEDxEuston (WATCH)

by Rachel Ogbu Musician, producer, and songwriter Cobhams Asuquo, 32, gave an outstanding speech at the TEDxEuston 2012. Reading Braille, it’s the speech good people are made of. In his gripping speech, Asuquo says; “One of the things that has fueled my ability to dream has been the gift of blindness.” “I am a dreamer, I don’t mean that in... Read More
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February 11, 2013

10 questions with Gospel singer, IKAY as he releases ‘No be lie’ and ‘Akamaranma’ [LISTEN]

by Akan Ido IKAY is a songwriter and worship leader. He has birthed other praise and worship songs, with musical/ministry influences from Pastor Yemi Davids (Senior Pastor, Global Impact Church), Israel Houghton, Pastor Wale Adenuga, Hillsong United, Olumide Ogunade (ID Cabasa), and a host of others. IKAY is carving his own niche in the gospel... Read More
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February 11, 2013

We will only support a party that presents a presidential candidate from the South East – Ohanaeze Ndi’gbo

by Chi Ibe Towards the 2015 general Presidential election in Nigeria, Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndi’gbo, recently informed the newly created All Progressives Congress, APC, that it will not support them unless their presidential candidate was from the South-East geopolitical zone. According to reports, the Publicity Secretary of the Ohanaeze, Osita Oganah, said the group would not restrict... Read More
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