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
by Akan Ido Monsurat Ismalia, mother of five children was earlier today sentenced to 2 years imprisonment for stealing jewelry worth N800,000. Ismaila, 27, was convicted on two counts of conspiracy and stealing and was not given an option of fine. The Magistrate of the Oshodi Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, M.R Osho-Adebiyi said the woman... Read More
by Isi Esene The Catholic Pontiff, Pope Benedict XVI, has opened a Twitter account. His account attracted over 31, 000 followers in less than one hour after the Vatican announced his action. The number of followers garnered in record time was all the more remarkable noting the fact that the Pope is yet to post... Read More
from The Frisky That is the truth. Sometimes (gasp!), we lie. Most of the time, though, these are little white lies, half-truths told to keep the peace. Other times, our lies are a little bigger — say, for example, when the subject is sex. Ah, women. So mysterious! So enigmatic! We have more layers than an onion. And... Read More
by Akan Ido A bomb which exploded this morning at Kantin Kwari junction near the famous Kantin Kware Textile Market in Kano has reportedly injured three people. A traffic warden was also involved in the blast which occurred around 8:45am according to witnesses. Observers suspect the bomb was planted close to the traffic junction to... Read More
There are too many first class degree holders that are out on the street begging for employment, and their flaw is that they don’t know anybody. “Tope would you like to go with me to meet a prospect tomorrow? Lunch is on him.” This was the first question my colleague asked me when I walked... Read More
by Dr. Keith Ablow Consider these six points of light. They can be the signs that tell you when you’ve found love in a world that, too often, offers too little of it. Use them to light your path away from anyone who claims to love you, without the proof. They say all you need... Read More
by Laura Ongaro I found an interesting female perspective detailing six reasons that your woman may be on the verge of cheating. It’s worth the read, and hey, since a woman wrote it, it’s that much more pleasurable … (I like it when they reveal inside trade secrets.) So enjoy the read, and give feedback... Read More
by Stephen H If you look out for the signs, there is a good chance that you can recognize when you are in danger of losing your job and you can take the opportunity to change how you are perceived and address the problem before it gets that far. It’s very rare that someone is... Read More
Life, that thing which all of us possess, and can be snuffed out in an instant as has become a Sunday-Sunday ritual in parts of the country north of the River Niger. A few minutes before I settled down to type this morning tonic, my neighbour’s generator choked, spluttered, coughed, and then gave up the... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo Some things need as few words as possible – like this gorgeous new cover of Genevieve, for it’s annual Wedding Issue this December. Actress Damilola Adegbite and TV presenter Eku Edewor sit pretty in white ball gowns with matching bouquets. According to the magazine: “It’s our second wedding issue and we got... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu What: Fashion Fantasia a benefit fashion show and fundraiser for breast and cervical cancer. When: Sunday November 25, 2012. Where: The Oriental Hotel, Lagos.