My father passed when I was 3 years old; the many consequences of which are not related in obvious fashion to any of the points I’m going to try to make here, but it’s a fact find makes for a nice enough starting point for the bit of meaningless nonsense I have to get out... Read More
by Isi Esene The training programme organized in London for the wives of Oyo State legislators has attracted lots of criticisms from many quarters. Observers see it as a waste of public funds which should have been spent on more meaningful ventures for the benefit of the general populace of the state. The speaker of... Read More
By Dr.Boyce Watkins Two things that tend to affect our brains in the same way are money and sex. They are also two things that can get us into the most trouble. So, as a Finance Professor, I thought I would explain five reasons why Financial education is at least as important than sex education... Read More
by Isi Esene At least 14 people are dead and over 50 wounded in a shooting this morning at the screening of the new Batman movie at an Aurora, Colorado, theater, Police Chief Dan Oates told reporters. The man suspected to have done the shooting have been taken into custody by police authorities. He was... Read More
by Doyin Jaiyesimi Saeon got her big break with the release of the Ara remix which went viral after Brymo, the original owner of the song, dropped it on Cool FM. Since then, she has thrilled music fans with hits like ‘Lie’, her first official single featuring Flowssick. Saeon is currently on tour in the... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s unveiling as a Paris Saint Germain player, reminded me of Jose Mourinho’s first press conference as Chelsea manager. Back then in 2004. the self-adoring Portuguese, hailed himself as ‘The Special One’. Ibrahimovic is yet another football figure that loves to blow his trumpet. And there couldn’t be a better opportunity... Read More
by Adeniyi Abdul The critics are yet ruthless, but musician Goldie still wears her heart on her sleeve and will not be ashamed of it. Speaking at a recent press briefing held at the Protea Hotel Ikeja, she conceded that even though she had come to care for Prezzo, she had no idea and no... Read More
by Isi Esene The looming crisis between the House of Representatives and the Executive arm of government deepened yesterday with the House threatening to serve impeachment notice on the president if he refuses to judiciously implement this year’s budget. The impeachment threat came on the heels of a motion by Albert Sam-Tsokwa (PDP/Taraba) and 20... Read More
by Isi Esene Arunma Oteh and her reinstatement as the director-general of the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) appears to have set the the House of Representatives and the Executive arm of government on a collision course. The House has rejected the re-call of Oteh by the Federal Government, and insists that she be removed... Read More
by Adeniyi Abdul Ladies and gentlemen, it looks like Prezzo is tired. But, don’t get too carried away with your assumptions, it has nothing to do with Goldie’s exit from the ongoing Big Brother Africa reality show. The Kenyan rapper, who described Goldie as’ irresponsible’, told Big Brother, “The most important people that anyone can... Read More
by Adeniyi Abdul It would seem the latest person to be trapped in the ever increasing net of prominent public figures accused of corruption is none other than governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi. A House of Reps report on the capital market crisis claims there is evidence of forgery and... Read More
by Chevonne Harris Summer’s here and you know what that means–cookouts, family reunions, water fights and of course, the requisite Tyler Perry film. This summer, Perry released his latest film, Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness Protection. The comedy follows an investment banker and the fall guy of a Ponzi scheme as he and his family are... Read More
by Segun Adeniyi My late mother went into labour 13 times, all but one with safe delivery; and that is the subject of a long story she never ceased to tell because seven of those children died, more appropriately were killed, at infancy. In the village, while we were growing up, you don’t die, you... Read More
by Jide Ojo Hearty congratulations to the new Chief Justice of Nigeria, Honourable Justice Aloma Mariam Mukthar, who was sworn in as the 13th CJN on Monday, July 16, 2012. Twelve predecessors of the new CJN include Adetokunbo Ademola 1958–1972; Teslim Olawale Elias, 1972–1975; Darnley Arthur Alexander, 1975–1979; Atanda Fatai Williams, 1979–1983; George Sodeinde Sowemimo,... Read More
by Felix Ayanruoh The draft Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) recently approved by the Jonathan administration has been viewed by many as a catalyst for hydrocarbon industry reform. This development is certain to impact not just an aging legal regime, which excludes crucial aspects of the sector (such as natural gas production) but also the country’s... Read More
by Doyin Jaiyesimi Storm 360 has announced the launch of STORM FM – Nigeria’s first Record Label operated online radio station. Storm FM will feature latest music from Storm 360 Artists, DJ mixes, artiste interviews, behind the scenes audio and exclusive content. The new station will be exclusively available on Jandus Radio Mobile Application, the... Read More
by Barbara Hannah Grufferman Women are on the move. It was just announced that Marissa Mayer, Google’s long-term and much-valued president and the company’s first woman engineer, would take on the challenge of setting a new course for Yahoo, the struggling company that used to be considered Google’s main competition. Just as important to Mayer... Read More
by Doyin Jaiyesimi On Saturday, 7th July 2012, WORLD ‘N’ TRAVELAND, a travel agency that provides clients with safe, easy and convenient facilities to book their travel arrangement and caters for all travel requirements, be it business or leisure, launched three new innovations in the Nigeria travel industry namely: Travel Kiosk, Voice & Loyalty Card... Read More
by Patrick Utomi The people are not stupid. You may not believe this if you consider yourself a shrewd observer of Nigerian politics since the military scampered away from power in 1999 with little thought to legacy and how their grandchildren may judge their time. Believe me, the people are not stupid. They may suffer... Read More
by Isi Esene The National Vice Chairman of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) Senator Joseph Waku, has flayed the comments attributed to the National leader of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor. It called on Christians to admonish him to cease uttering “reckless statements that can further divide the country along ethnic and religious... Read More
by Adeniyi Abdul A High Court in Port Harcourt has ordered the Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) to pay N60 million as special and general damages to two individuals, Keregbe Kpa and Nuka Livingstone who filed a suit against the company after consuming contaminated drinks. The suit which was filed through their counsel, Chigozirim Nwaodu... Read More
by Isi Esene Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry, 45, had a nasty fall and hit her head on the set of her new movie, The Hive, and she was taken by ambulance to Cedars Sinai Medical Centre in Central Los Angeles. According to TMZ, the film set was immediately shot down after the incident. She reportedly... Read More
by Adeniyi Abdul Just days after announcing plans for a foray into the world of reality TV, rapper The Game has decided to sing a different tune. The rapper had previously announced that he would be borrowing a leaf from the page of Kim Kardashian and televising his wedding in a special reality series. Speaking... Read More
by Adeniyi Abdul What’s the difference between butt injections and implants? For some, it’s the difference between life and death. he story of exotic dancer Vanity Wonder is quite the interesting one indeed. The mother of two who spoke to spoke to Eamon Holmes and Ruth Langsford on the This Morning Show on ITV revealed... Read More
The above picture is indeed, curious as it sounds, a group of wives of Oyo State legislators at Custom House Hotel, London. The lovely ladies are in the United Kingdom, reportedly, for special training on how best to support their husbands. Best of luck to these wonderful women as they sacrifice themselves to undertake this... Read More
by Isi Esene A three year old, Jeampier Silvera Arteta, in the city of Barranquilla, Colombia threw the whole community in a panic when he was reported missing by his family on Tuesday evening after he disappeared while playing on a construction site with his brothers. After Civil Defence officials looked around for him without... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Rangers’ media officer Foster Chime, has confirmed that the captain of the team, James Okwuosa, will go on suspension, after travelling out of the country for trials, “He told us he wanted to travel for trials and we said he should wait till after the Federation Cup and the Premier League. It... Read More