by Wilfred Okiche Another year, another bevy of scandals and 2012 was no different. Whether it was the back and forth between a certain billionaire business man and a honorable member of the house or the endlessly shameful Ibori affair finally put to rest, there was more than enough to keep us entertained. Or... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Nigerians can drop their pitch forks and torches set for January 2013 fuel hike as the president has assured Nigerians that there were no plans to increase the pump price of petrol in the New Year. Nigerians have feared the worse after news that the president wanted to increase fuel prices again... Read More
Sofia Vergara obviously didn’t overindulge this Christmas. The Modern Family actress took to social networking to show off her enviable body on Thursday and treated her legions of fans to quite an eyeful. The playful Colombian sported a daring black and white Agent Provocateur cutaway one piece while holidaying in Miami, Florida, and it’s clear,... Read More
She can usually be found wearing as little as possible in skimpy outfits for her raunchy live performances. But Jennifer Lopez went from sexy to studious on Thursday as she headed out wearing a pair of thick-rimmed black glasses. Jennifer teamed the wayfarer-style frames with a pair of hoop earrings, wearing her hair pulled back... Read More
She may be expecting her first child next month, but Amber Rose certainly isn’t showing any sign of slowing down. Far from putting her feet up and relaxing over the festive period, the 29-year-old model – who is expecting a baby with her rapper fiance, Wiz Khalifa – proved she is still fighting fit at... Read More
A nurse whose parked car was damaged by a football team’s coach on Boxing Day was shocked to find two of the players laughing about the incident on Twitter. One tweet, apparently posted by Watford FC striker Troy Deeney, showed a picture of the vehicle along with the words: ‘Are (sic) coach driver just finished... Read More
A rape victim in India is believed to have committed suicide after police took 14 days to register her case and a further 30 days to make an arrest. It is believed the teenage girl was kidnapped from Baras village in the Patiala district of Punjab during Diwali on November 13, by two men. She... Read More
We’ve heard of fanatical lovers writing letters to their beloved in blood. But Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein took this practice to a new level. In the late 1990s, he commissioned a calligrapher to make a copy of the Qur’an, using his own blood as ink. For the project, Saddam donated 7 gallons (27 liters) of... Read More
Earlier this year, we posted about Bacha Posh, the little cross-dressing girls of Afghanistan who spend their childhood dressing and living as boys. But there are places in this world where women swap genders for an entire lifetime. Albania is one such place, where sworn virgins exist in accordance with their familial code of ethics... Read More
She has slept through birthdays, Christmases, a family skiing trip to the Alps and even her GCSEs because of Kleine-Levin Syndrome A teenager with a rare condition gorges on sweets and sings songs without knowing it while sleeping nearly 12 days at a time. Shannon Magee has slept through birthdays, Christmases, a family skiing trip... Read More
Chris Brown has caught the Nigerian bug, tweets about Wizkid, dances to D’Banj’s Oliver Twist (LOOK)
by Rachel Ogbu “Hardest song out right now!!!!” That’s how R&B star; Chris Brown describes his new friend Wizkid’s song. Brown has displayed a new-found affection for Afro pop music since he was in Nigeria. He posted a pic from Wizkid’s ‘Dance for me’ video, confirming that their friendship was closer than most people thought. He... Read More
Getting engaged is one of the most exciting times in any girl’s life. And Brandy Norwood clearly wanted to celebrate her recent engagement in style, by headed off on a romantic beach Holiday to Hawaii with her new fiancé in tow. The 33-year-old singer, whose engagement to music executive Ryan Press emerged earlier in the... Read More
The Indian woman who was gang-raped on a bus in New Delhi earlier this month has ‘taken a turn for the worse’ and believed to be suffering from severe organ failure, doctors have said. The 23-year old woman was flown to Singapore for treatment at Mount Elizabeth hospital which specialises in multi-organ transplant on Thursday,... Read More
Here’s Nick Stahl‘s 2012 in a nutshell — missing, found, missing, found, and now … arrested for “touching himself” in a porno store, TMZ has learned. Law enforcement tells us, LAPD undercover vice officers were conducting a routine check of an adult store in Hollywood around 6PM — and found Stahl alone in a private... Read More
There is a whole long list of why you don’t want to go home with your average stripper – it rarely ends well and sometimes it ends with a beating and robbery just like in the case of this 24 year old victim who was promised by one of the dancers, Jenifer Auerbach, that she... Read More
Patricia Corby hides her face beneath her hair at an earlier hearing in the death of her son. Patricia Corby held her 4-year-old son suffering from autism under inches of water until he was lifeless. Now she faces life in prison. Corby, 37, sobbed in court as she pleaded guilty Thursday to killing her... Read More
by Erin Joy Henry So here we are, another year comes to a close. Recently I spent some time reflecting on 2012. It was a big year for me: I finally listened to my yearning to leave my New York City box dwelling and move to California. I went back to school to study... Read More
From the NY Times (View larger version) In 1912 Miss Elsie Scheel of Brooklyn was deemed the “most nearly perfect specimen of womanhood” out of 400 other coeds at Cornell that year. The 24-year-old Scheel had come to Cornell from Packer Collegiate Institute in Brooklyn Heights—she enjoyed horticulture, outdoor sports, and was an ardent suffragette.... Read More
by Shani K. Collins The holidays are fast approaching, and many people are looking for ways to become healthier in the New Year. However, to become healthy in a safe and efficient manner, you must start with one essential thing: a goal. Diet pills, weight-loss drinks, and “quick-fix” diets are trending and may offer... Read More
Governor Idris Wada of Kogi state was on Friday involved in a ghastly motor accident along Ajaokuta-Lokoja road on his way to Lokoja, the state capital, after attending the annual Igala education summit held at the Kogi State University, Anyigba. Eyewitness informed our correspondent that the governor’s convoy which was on high speed in order... Read More
by Demola Adesina There is no disputing the fact that D’Banj is one of the most influential Nigerians of his generation. This year alone, he has been referenced as the most influential. So it came as no surprise that he thought it wise to re-invent the flow of the traditional end of year Koko Concert. This... Read More
* Experts found physical force can play a role in the growth – and reversion – of cancer cells * Squashing malignant cells made them grow in a more normal and organised way * Research could help experts track down molecules that could be targeted for therapies A LITTLE squeeze may be all that it... Read More
Goodness, gracious. Photos tell this story louder than a million tweets. This music fan who attended the Koko Concert tweeted this photo after the event. In the post, she said: “My legs looking like the desert. D’Banj will constipate till he dies.” We don’t know about the curse, but the dust from this event... Read More
by Tola Sarumi Heartthrob Idris asked the crowd to give it up for the biggest artist in the world, one could almost feel the tired crowd perk up, ‘Is it Kanye West, is it Jay Z’?! Someone pulled out a Yoruba film style ‘Kabiyesi-Crown’ and placed it on a figure cloaked in a deep red damask,... Read More
by Isi Esene Davido is doing ‘big-boy’ things with the backing of his father, the ‘Baba Olowo’ himself, Dr. ‘Deji Adeleke. The artiste had a performance in Ghana on Thursday night with the much publicized Koko Concert, headlined by D’banj, also happening the same day. What happens? From what we gather, his wealthy dad provided... Read More
by Ifeanyi Okoli The pulpit I sincerely believe is the most lucrative segment of our national economy and its not rocket science to keep the money coming… Nigerians are very smart people, we are a nation of profound happiness. No matter what you do to us, we tend to forget in a manner of great... Read More
by Akan Ido Super Eagles player, Yobo Joseph has lashed back at fellow player, Osaze Odemwingie, effectively telling him to grow up. Odemwingie had severally complained on the social networking site, Twitter, about his non-inclusion in the Super Eagles team blaming the team coach, Stephen Keshi for his woes. Responding to Odemwingie, Joseph described the... Read More
by Paul Eze You must also plan for the inevitable and start now to cultivate your personal brand. Build a reputation for yourself in the industry. This year alone thousands of people lost their jobs and more will definitely lose their jobs in the New Year. Many people who lost their jobs were apparently not... Read More
by Isi Esene Sefi Atta will launch the Nigerian edition of her latest novel, ‘A Bit of Difference’ at the Glendora Bookshop, Ikeja City Mall, on December 29 at 1pm. A Bit of Difference, Atta’s third novel has been hailed as “an immensely absorbing book,” by Chika Unigwe, winner of the Nigerian Prize for Literature... Read More
Please! It’s possible to be a successful music superstar without selling one’s soul to the devil. Twinkle,Twinkle little Stars,right? Wrong. Way I see it, even stars don’t shine as bright anymore. At least, not as bright as the Illuminati. This seem to be the progression these days: Talent – Upcoming Star – Star – SuperStar———>ILLUMINATI.... Read More