by Adeniyi Abdul It looks like it’s business as usual with the PDP and ACN in Edo State, with the former accusing the latter of “frenzied and desperate antics of intimidation and blackmail” against the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomole had earlier accused INEC of attempting to frustrate members of... Read More
by Adeniyi Abdul Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomole has ripped into the Independent National Electoral Commission, declaring that the body had failed in several aspects regarding the conduct of the Edo gubernatorial elections today. Speaking to newsmen earlier today at the Iyamho Primary School, Iyamho, Etsako West Local Government Area, he criticised the commission and... Read More
by Isi Esene Oceanview Restaurant played host to the finale of this year’s Fidelity Bank International Creative Writing Workshop tagged “The write way to greatness”. This edition, which is the 5th in its series, was anchored by Helon Habila, Aminatta Forna, and Sally Keith. It is designed to guide upcoming writers in honing their skills... Read More
by Isi Esene Exit polls obtained from voters on ground in Edo State suggests a landslide win for Adams Oshiomhole of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN). Observers report a “high turnout of voters, visible resolve & commitment of voters & high level of participation by elite”. These are some of the unofficial results of... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo Yeah we know these guys are stringing us along – but seriously, aren’t you even a tad bit impressed? Davido tweeted the picture and we hear it cost N12 million.
by Isi Esene True to his words, the governor of Edo State after voting in Iyamho, his hometown has headed straight to Benin, the Edo State capital in a convoy of cars with his aides. According to Punch Newspaper reports, he expressed his misgivings towards the conduct of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in... Read More
by Isi Esene The overall peaceful conduct of the Edo State gubernatorial elections is still being maintained. According to reports, from Benin City to Okada, accreditation of voters have been peaceful so far. Voters have expressed satisfaction with the conduct of INEC officials because of the timely arrival of voting materials in many voting centres.... Read More
by Doyin Jaiyesimi For Jesse Okoli, capturing the beautiful moments of life through a camera lens is his passion. Barely two years after setting up his own studio, he already has his eyes set on international exposure and his hunger for success cannot be missed. Read more about Jesse and his plans to take his... Read More
In the end the struggle to reduce population growth rate must be focused on women’s health, not on population growth or economic growth. This is about doing what is best for women and its time Nigeria pays attention. A while ago, I wrote about the dire state of sexual reproductive health in Nigeria, the abortion... Read More
I remember the first time a guy called me pretty. A part of me wanted to believe him but another said “… don’t be fooled”. And so it went on and on that every time I was paid a compliment, I just felt betrayed and lied to. My Father died on the 30th of June... Read More
EDO STATE GOVERNMENT. FY2012 BUDGET OF CONTINUITY 1 Table of Content Budget Summary ……………………………………………………………………………. 2 Revenue ……………………………………………………………………………. 3-17 Recurrent Expenditure …………………………………………………………………………… 18 -22 Capital Receipt …………………………………………………………………………… 23 – 31 Consolidated Revenue Funds Charges ………………………………………………………………………….. 32 – 33 Capital Budget o Summary …………………………………………………………………… 35 o Agriculture ………………………………………………………………………….. 36 – 37 o Fisheries …………………………………………………………………………… 38 o... Read More
by Adeniyi Abdul The influence of media on the body image and self-esteem of females has been under increasing scrutiny in recent times. Fashion magazines in particular have been at the forefront of this, with several of them being criticised for the use of photoshop to make girls look slimmer, or the use of skinny... Read More
by Isi Esene D’banj has released a new single called ‘Oyato’ today July 14. This was revealed by Mcomm, Nigeria’s fastest growing music distribution network. According to a press release from Mcomm, the single, which was propelled by the pop icon’s desire to reconnect with his numerous fans after the soar away success of his... Read More
On Monday June 14, I got through to Nduka Obaigbena in Lagos who had some high-level information that Abiola was going to win the election but that it would be cancelled. Fellow Nigerians, exactly 14 years ago Nigeria lost a rare and priceless gem, Chief Moshood Abiola, a proud son of Africa. What you are... Read More
by Doyin Jaiyesimi If you grew up in Nigeria, then today’s throwback hit should bring a lot of childhood memories. In fact, we can bet that this song was played at one of your birthday parties where you did the butterfly dance with your ‘aunty- gimme-cake’ dress or three piece suit for the boys. There’s... Read More
by Adeniyi Abdul If you’re worried about the state of Nigeria, don’t fret; you’ve got a friend in the attorney-general of the Federation and minister for Justice Mohammed Bello Adoke, SAN, who has stated that Nigeria is on a “gradual descent to anarchy”. But not to worry, because, according to him, the government is concerned... Read More
by Isi Esene The Edo election have gone off to a peaceful start. There is a high voter turnout and materials were supplied by early by INEC in many polling units, although it came late in some areas. Accreditation started on time in Ikpoba Hill and a few other locations but its commencement ran a... Read More
by Chi Ibe A Muslim prayer mat that lights up when it faces Mecca has been launched. Invented by London-based Turkish designer Soner Ozenc, EL Sajjadah uses an embedded digital compass to find Mecca based on the mat’s current location, information the user gives to the mat’s tiny computer, the Huffington Post reports. Only two prototypes... Read More
A reader sent this in Mother and child, ebony and ivory. Cute!
by Isi Esene Traffic offenders in Lagos are in for a difficult time if the proposed law by the Lagos State House of Assembly which seeks to prohibit the act of driving against traffic is signed into law by the governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola. The bill stipulates that driving against traffic is punishable with a... Read More
by Anne Browning Walker When I first started reading romance novels as a teenager, I squirreled them away. I hid the covers behind book jackets or splayed my hands artfully across them so that no one would know what I was reading. I felt ashamed. But why? Smart girls don’t read romance novels, I heard.... Read More
Following a breakup, many of us naturally turn to high-calorie foods to help ease the pain and make us feel better. However, a diet of junk food can have implications on your health and appearance that will stick with you long after your ex has become a distant memory. Fortunately, there are many foods that... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Super Eagles powerful frontman, Emmanuel Emenike, has declared that he looks forward to scoring up to 20 goals next season. The Spartak Moscow player, who models his game after Daniel ‘The Bull’ Amokachi wants to help his team win the Russian League and also go far in the Champions League. “I have... Read More
by Isi Esene There is a massive deployment of armed men in the streets of Edo State in preparation for the governorship poll which takes place today. The military men are stationed in strategic locations in Benin, the state capital, Ekpoma, Uromi, Auchi, and other towns. In Benin, the soldiers, who mounted checkpoints on some... Read More
by Isi Esene Sage Stallone, Sylvester Stallone’s son has been found dead in his Hollywood home in Los Angeles, California. Sage Moonblood Stallone was the oldest of Stallone’s children and co-starred with his father in two films. He was the first of two sons Stallone had with first wife Sasha Czack. His father, Sylvester is... Read More
by Isi Esene Jennifer Lopez called in to Ryan Seacrest this morning, to tell the world she’s leaving American Idol as a judge. She said: “I honestly feel like the time has come that I have to get back to doing the other things that I do.” The 42-year-old seemed reluctant to officially make the... Read More
by Adeniyi Abdul Chaos ensued yesterday as students of the Yaba College of Technology allegedly attacked members of the Lagos Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA. The students are said to have abducted a LASTMA official in addition to wounding three others at the LASTMA Zone 15 Office, Iponri where they also vandalised four impounded vehicles. The... Read More
by Adeniyi Abdul Residents of South Carolina who find it hard staying awake through funeral services need not fret anymore as the good folks over at Starbucks are set to open a branch in a funeral home. No Starbucks sign will be displayed in the funeral home and Starbucks employees won’t actually be working there... Read More
by Isi Esene A 23-year-old commercial sex worker, Charity Archibong, has been ordered to be remanded in prison by an Abuja Magistrate Court for allegedly biting off her client’s tongue. The Police prosecutor, Inspector Clement Egwu, said that one Ephraim Okoronkwo reported the incident on July 9, at the Life Camp Police Station, Abuja. A... Read More