Richard Mofe-Damijo’s integrity as the Delta State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism is seriously being questioned as he has been accused of looting N50 million belonging to the ministry. RMD is accused of conniving with the General Manager of Delta state’s Tourism Board, Miss Philo Nkem Ajufo while he attempted to keep the account’s treasury... Read More
The mentor likely believes that by posturing as a perfect human being and avoiding honest conversation about his flaws, he maintains the mentee’s confidence in him as a guide. My big brother was B.I.G.’s brother So here’s a few words from ya kid brother If you admire somebody you should go ‘head tell ‘em People... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Singer Omawumi drops a video for her new single ‘Stay Alive’ (Je Je Laye). Coming from the stables of OMA Records and a God Father Production the lovely video is entertaining and her voices sets you in your feet while giving you the courage to stay alive. Watch the spanking new video here:
by Ahmed Moor The United Nations’ decision does nothing to reverse the permanent colonization which has extinguished the possibility of a two-state outcome. The past several weeks have seen the Palestinian issue regain international prominence. Israeli attacks on Gaza, and Hamas’ response to those attacks produced political benefits for the Islamic party, which caused some... Read More
by Joachim MacEbong A lot of physical abuse goes unreported and steps have been taken to make victims able to come forward and receive care. On the wall at the entrance to Adeniji-Adele police station, the number of the D.P.O. (Divisional Police Officer) is prominent, to enable residents get in touch with him. At the... Read More
It is no surprise then that despite all the noise about Vision 20-20-20, our real economy is simply not growing. One thing that I will have to give to our forefathers is that sexually, they were out of control. Forget all those rumours those days being days of “decency”, “purity” and all that, those guys... Read More
by Onyeka Nwelue On 5 October, 2012, four young men were beaten up, disgraced, shamed, kicked, macheted, walleyed, abused, spat at, cursed, tyres sneaked around them and finally burnt in a certain place called Aluu in Rivers State. They watched themselves die and people also watched them die. They were called thieves. They were... Read More
The President and Founder, Global Harvest Church, Pastor Victor Adeyemi, has attributed the need for private jets by clerics in the country to challenges of evangelism. Adeyemi spoke on Sunday during the first anniversary of Global Harvest Church, Outer Ring Road branch, Ibadan. The clergy said recent criticism by the public on the perceived affluent... Read More
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, may be crippled next year if the Federal Government’s slashing of its 2013 budget proposal by N11.7 billion sails through the National Assembly. Already, EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim Larmode, has expressed concern that the development might prevent the agency from meeting its personnel cost in 2013. The anti-graft agency... Read More
The Senate, yesterday, described as ridiculous a total sum of N28 million spent this year by the Federal Civil Service Commission, FCSC, to renovate 26 toilets facilities. The Senator Aloysius Etok, PDP, Akwa Ibom North-West-led Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service was also told that N18 million was expended to renovate the commission’s offices... Read More
The Senate, yesterday, described as ridiculous a total sum of N28 million spent this year by the Federal Civil Service Commission, FCSC, to renovate 26 toilets facilities. The Senator Aloysius Etok, PDP, Akwa Ibom North-West-led Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service was also told that N18 million was expended to renovate the commission’s offices... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu December 1 marked Worlds AIDS Day celebration and Nigerian/American TV personality, Shei Funmi mobilised Nigerian celebrities to take part in the HIV/AIDS celebrity photo campaign, themed GET NAKED. The photo-shoot took place on Thursday, November, 29 2012 at the Bheerhugz Cafe, in the Ikeja City Mall, Alausa- Lagos. Celebrities included Karen Igho, Dammy Krane, Eva Alordiah,... Read More
by Isi Esene “Rising Above the Storm of Entrepreneurship”, the theme of FATE Foundation’s Annual Celebration & Entrepreneurial Award Ceremony 2012 is scheduled to hold Thursday December 6, 2012 at Shell Hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos Island at 3pm. The ceremony will feature an array of awards presentations to outstanding individuals to recognise their significant... Read More
by Akan Ido Five suspects, including a tailor, Ahmed Abdulkareen have reportedly been arrested by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad Ikeja, Lagos, for allegedly stealing from the personal assistant to Lagos State Governor on information and Strategy, Lateef Raji. The suspects were said to have robbed at his residence on November 13. The case was reported... Read More
Family and dependents of victims of the June 3, Dana Air crash have been assured they will be paid full compensation in accordance with the law and available evidence. Dana Group’s Head of Corporate Communications, Mr. Tony Usidamen, who gave the assurance in a statement entitled “Dana Air Press Statement on Payment of Insurance Benefits... Read More
by Akan Ido A bomb explosion in Kano yesterday injured three paramilitary personnel. The Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was said to have been planted by unknown persons by the wall of the Juma’at Praying ground at Kofar Mata, where the paramilitary personnel usually take shelter. The injured officers are from Hisbah Guards, Federal Road Safety... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Nollywood actress and singer, Tonto Dikeh releases a new track titled Crazically Fit. Brought to you by TGP Entertainment, Dikeh’s new song features Terry G and it’s the first song available on the new iROKING Music Player. Don’t just sigh, click play to listen:
by Isi Esene A director of the Ojukwu Transport Company Limited, Ifeukwu Ojukwu, has stated that Bianca Ojukwu, the widow of the late Biafran warlord, Emeka Ojukwu does not have any business being a director of the company. He said late Ojukwu cannot dictate who represents him on the board of the company since the... Read More
A Nigerian woman, Bunmi Awoniyi, has been appointed to the Sacramento County Superior Court in California, United States, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. According to local media reports monitored on Sunday by the North America correspondent of NAN, Awoniyi, 48, and Steven Gevercer’s appointments were announced by Governor Edmund Brown Jr. of California. Awoniyi... Read More
from Uncoachable Here’s a list of things that men would rather not due in the presence of their woman… talk of ego. Watch any Female Type Show or Movie I’ll be dead caught watching The Notebook in front of my woman but I’ll be damned if that isn’t an awesome movie. Yeah I said it. ... Read More
by Rachel Cosgrove Don’t be fooled! If you’re smart with your strategy, scoring a flat belly is actually incredibly simple. Follow these three steps and you’ll have a flat belly in no time. If you’re like most women, you’ve been struggling to flatten your stomach for about two decades now. Why? Because you think achieving enviable abs... Read More
by Isi Esene Kim Kardashian’s face was laid bare without make-up at the Miami International Airport on her arrival from the Middle East. The severe Middle East weather? Doubtful. Kim K has been known to have an history of skin problems, including a long battle with psoriasis. Look closely to see the skin blemishes and... Read More
by Akan Ido The popular Kotangowa market located in Agbado Oke-Odo LGA of Lagos is facing possible demolition going by statements attributed to the state governor, Babatunde Fashola. The market is known for the sale of second hand clothes and vehicle spare parts. The governor gave the indication recently when he visited the market as... Read More
by Isi Esene Amber Rose has never been shy to show off some skin not when she has something like a baby bump to flaunt before her fans. The sexy model and better half of rapper, Wiz Khalifa posted some pictures online and also tweeted about her excitement at being an expectant mother. With regards... Read More
Oprah Winfrey is no longer the richest black woman in the world according to a report by Ventures Africa, an African business magazine and news service. According to the report which is available on Ventures Africa’s website, the richest black woman in the world is Folorunsho Alakija, a 61 year-old Nigerian fashion designer and oil... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo It has just been confirmed that the Duchess of Cambridge and wife of Prince William is pregnant with her first child. This follows revelations this morning that she is suffering from “very severe morning sickness” and is in hjospital and will be there for several days. Just released now is an official... Read More
by Aderonke Adebanjo I like to say it like this: Don’t assume. Communicate. That way you’re sure that you are doing it right. I was at a concert the other day and one of the artists said something during her performance about love. I can’t remember exactly what she said right now but I do... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu What: FAB Awards 2012 When: Sunday, December 2, 2012. Where: Landmark Village, Victoria Island, Lagos. List of winners DESIGNER OF THE YEAR (WEST AFRICA) 1. Jewel By Lisa- Winner 2. Tiffany Amber 3. Christie Brown 4. Buki Akib 5. House of Nwocha DESIGNER OF THE YEAR (SOUTH AFRICA) 1. David... Read More
by ‘Feyi Fawehinmi As Jay-Z once said; there’s only good music and bad music out there. Nothing else. I’m a big fan of Brymo and I had been looking forward to his album, Son of A Kapenta, as soon as it was announced. Apart from liking his music, I was curious to see, like many other... Read More