What: Nollywood Christmas. Where: Terra Kulture, V.I, Lagos. When: December 21, 2012. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa Grace Amah Paul Obazele Durella
2Face What: Chris Brown Lagos Tour. Where: Eko Hotel & Suites, V.I, Lagos. When: December 22, 2012. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa
Seven months since his face was eaten in a horrific attack as he slept along a Florida causeway, Ronald Poppo is entirely blind, barely talking and refusing further surgery because ‘it’s going to hurt’. The victim of the infamous Miami Cannibal, Rudy Eugene, is now living at Jackson Memorial Perdue Medical Center, a sprawling 163-bed... Read More
by Isi Esene The Hilltop mansion of former president Olusegun Obasanjo in his hometown, Abeokuta, Ogun State, was gutted by fire. It was gathered that the fire, which started around 4:30pm on Thursday, 20 minutes after Obasanjo reportedly left the mansion for his family house at Ita-Eko, Abeokuta, destroyed some documents and property. A resident... Read More
The Canadian High Commission has reduced the waiting period for visa applicants from 60 days to 10 days. A source at the High Commission told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja that the country was now opening up and accommodating more visitors and travellers from across the globe. “Because of this, a... Read More
by Isi Esene It has been hailed as the best Carnival in this part of the world and we doubt anyone can dispute that. We bring you pictures from the ongoing Calabar Carnival taking place in Cross River. Please see the photos below: – Photos courtesy Editi Effiong
Get angry at someone or something once in a long while. You need this especially if you are a usually quiet person. Let your rage be like a thunderstorm, usually over in five minutes. Find your purpose. This is one of the most important things in life. Ask yourself, ”Why am I here? What... Read More
by Rotimi Fawole The fatal helicopter crash of the past weekend has caused many people to question the propriety of using a naval helicopter to ferry guests between Port Harcourt and Oronto Douglas’s village. I grew up in what possibly remains, the sanest, most morally upright university campus in Nigeria – the University of Ibadan. I... Read More
by Akan Ido Every end of the year sees the battle of the South-South Carnivals; the Rivers State Carnival and the Calabar Carnival which was initiated by the former governor, Donald Duke administration. The recently concluded CARNIRIV saw governor Rotimi Amaechi, ex-beauty queen, Agbani Darego, Uti Nwachukwu, Alex Ekubo and others come all out to... Read More
The spring/summer 2013 shows might be long behind us but the designs showcased on the crazy catwalks of London, New York, Paris and Milan last November are only just starting to filter down to our wardrobes. To make sure you know your mellow yellows from your must-have metallics next season FEMAIL has compiled an A-Z guide of... Read More
A Federal High Court sitting in Asaba Delta State of Nigeria has reserved judgment till 7 January, 2013 in the case of the pastor of a Pentecostal Church alleged to have been operating illegal banking. The accused Pastor Glory Okeoghene Abrefera and his company Mustard Seed Micro Investment Limited were arraigned before the court sometime... Read More
by Joachim MacEbong This is the second and concluding part of the review of federal ministries in 2012. You can check through the first part HERE. Mines and Steel: We always hear about how Nigeria is rich in mineral resources, but little has been done to exploit it. The truth is that there’s no real... Read More
The first ever Y! Magazine Annual Best Dressed List – inspired by the iconic Vanity Fair list of same name- has hit the stands. This year, courtesy of the Y! fashion mavens (also known as the style editors), the magazine selected the top 10 hottest men and women to rock the trends scene throughout 2012. ... Read More
Seven months since his face was eaten in a horrific attack as he slept along a Florida causeway, Ronald Poppo is entirely blind, barely talking and refusing further surgery because ‘it’s going to hurt’. The victim of the infamous Miami Cannibal, Rudy Eugene, is now living at Jackson Memorial Perdue Medical Center, a... Read More
by Joachim MacEbong Much has been said about the size of government and the cost of governance at every level, and many continue to wonder if Nigeria gets value for all the money that goes into maintaining its public service every year, which is the lion share of the budget. A lot of this money... Read More
by Shola Okubote Money plays an important role in marriage, and an overwhelming financial stress can create strains that affect the expression of our love, not always because we want to be materialistic or selfish, but because we innately desire an all round stability in our relationships. The extent we can go to meet this need and... Read More
by Abimbola Adelakun We live in a country that kills her children and, in 2012, we did not even count the bodies before dumping them in mass graves. According to Chinese Astrology, the year 2012 is the year of the Dragon; specifically, the Black Water Dragon. If we go by the myth, it’s supposed to... Read More
The myths and realities surrounding male menopause The male menopause has long been a subject of scientific debate. But does the condition — which is said to reduce sex drive, self-esteem and physical strength — truly have any medical grounding or is it merely a symptom of middle-age? We take a look at the myths... Read More
by Lanre Olagunju Courage is the crystal clear indication that something is far more important than fear. All of life’s good and ugly experiences are like tiny sand particles that eventually accumulate into a well-built castle. At the end, it would be evidently clear that all that ever happened along life’s trip, including some of... Read More
Odd health habits of the rich and famous We’ve all got our personal little habits and preferences that we adhere to each day, but what do you do when it comes to leading a healthy lifestyle and taking care of yourself? These 10 celebrities have their own, very unique health habits; check out these... Read More
by Nubi Kayode These are my top 10 websites for 2012, and they have been selected for different reasons, from design to content, from platform to rise. I also added two extras that should be on everyone’s radar especially for 2013. Enjoy! LindaIkeji – Like it or not, this website has to be on any... Read More
by Akan Ido Another Nigerian football player reportedly died of cardiac arrest in Nepal on Monday. The player identified as Austin Ndife, 21, was said to be in Nepal on trials and is yet to sign for any club. Reports say he had a heart problem for two weeks before he died while on admission... Read More
Former US President George H W Bush has been in intensive care with a fever since Sunday, a spokesman has revealed. Jim McGrath said he had had a “series of setbacks” and remained in a “guarded condition”, but was alert and conversing with family and doctors. Mr Bush, aged 88, has been in the Methodist... Read More
by Akan Ido Reactions have continued to pour in over President Goodluck Jonathan’s statement which tried to justify his administration’s slow pace. On Wednesday, during a Christmas church service, Jonathan had explained that his government is perceived to be slow because it tries to properly think through issues so as to avoid making costly mistakes.... Read More
by Isi Esene An illegal fuel depot containing nothing less than 8,000 drums of petrol and diesel has been discovered during a Christmas Eve raid in Calabar, Cross River State, by a Joint Military Task Force, Operation Pulo Shield 01. The spokesperson of the 13 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Capt. Joseph James, said this... Read More
by Akan Ido Investors have been given some glimmer of hope as the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) have reiterated its determination to track down illegal capital market operators, otherwise known as (Wonder Banks), who have fled the country. It was gathered that the total amount of legitimate claims against the Wonder Banks have risen... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Since Nigeria’s coach, Stephen Keshi decided to leave Peter Odemwingie out of his Africa Cup of Nations squad, there has been a lot of debate – going back and forth on the issue. Odemwingie claims he is not affected by the coach’s decision but the reasons behind it are evidently still unsettling for the... Read More
by Nomalanga Mhlauli-Moses Anyone who has been married for at least five years and still has a healthy and functional marriage, if they are being honest, will tell you that they have had at least one rough patch, probably more. Best selling author, Laura Doyle, wrote a very controversial book years ago, based on her... Read More
The following is an excerpt from the new book “Sex Changes: A Memoir of Marriage, Gender, and Moving On” by Christine Benvenuto. Benvenuto’s husband decided to live as a woman after 20 years of marriage. Many people suffer midlife crises. Men in particular seem to be known for them, known for having them out loud... Read More
Nothing says festive holiday attire like a studded, plunging, spandex catsuit. When Nicki Minaj stepped out to host a Christmas Extravaganza event at Webster Hall in New York City on Dec. 25, her getup was definitely more naughty than nice. (Hey, at least the red-trimmed shoulder panels and cheerfully hued sunglasses added a seasonally appropriate... Read More