Captured Boko Haram bomber dies in police custody

by Stanley Azuakola Earlier today, we carried a report about the capture of Habeeb Bama, one of the masterminds of the UN building bomb blast as well as some other major Boko Haram blasts. Mr Bama, who was captured in Yobe during a shootout between men of the JTF and Boko Haram, reportedly died as... Read More

June 22, 2012

Video [Studio Demo]: JJC – ‘Nto Bi’

by Seyi Lawal JJC returns loaded with this unmixed version of the track; ‘Nto Bi’. This is done on a fun club beat by Puffy T. Click here to listen:

‘Nto Bi’, JJC, naija songs, Video

June 22, 2012

Opinion: Reversing Boko Haram’s Somalialisation of Northern Nigeria

by Sumner Shagari Sambo Therefore, the North must press the reverse break from the road to Somalia. In the wee hours of yesternight, I got a distress call around one o’clock from a friend who resides in Kaduna city. She was calling for help and asking me to use my connections as a Journalist to... Read More

boko haram, Northern Nigeria, somalia

June 22, 2012

Stop lying about cassava bread – Agric Minister

by Stanley Azuakola Cassava bread does not cause diabetes, that’s a lie from the congregation of wheat importers, so says Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture, Dr Akinwunmi Adesina. The minister spoke again about the matter on Thursday in Abeokuta, during the distribution of cheques to farmers under the Commercial Agriculture Credit Scheme, CACS, and the launch... Read More

Akinwumi Adesina, bread, cassava, flour, House of Representatives, wheat

June 22, 2012

#ThisShouldConcernYou: Pan-African University certificate course in broadcasting – Request for nomination

The School of Media and Communication, Pan-African University will commence a certificate programme in Broadcasting from the July 5 to September 14, 2012. This is an opportunity for aspiring broadcasters and practitioners to develop their talent to become great producers/presenters. The course will dwell on the business of broadcasting in Nigeria and beyond. Broadcasting today... Read More

broadcasting, certificate course, Pan African University

June 22, 2012

SNAPSHOT: Is that you Jolie?

by Chi Ibe Film directors are giving a new name to fairy tale endings. Check out the first pictures of Angelina Jolie in character as Maleficent – the Sleeping Beauty villain who condemns Princess Aurora to her ultra-long slumber. The film which releases in March 2014 titled Maleficent, tells the story of what leads the... Read More

Angelina Jolie, disney, Maleficent, the Sleeping Beauty

June 22, 2012

Femi Fani-Kayode: Deal with Boko Haram like Odi, show no mercy

I have nothing against the Islamic faith. As a matter of fact some of my most loyal friends are practising Muslims. There are many Muslims in my family and my maternal great grandmother was an illustrious Fulani woman from the Muslim core North. I do however believe that there is a world of difference between a true Muslim and an Islamist.... Read More

Bamanga Tukur, boko haram, Femi Fani-Kayode, poor husband, rich wife

June 22, 2012

The Weth Chronicles: Flashback

The wind was angry, howling like someone deranged. I was scared. Within seconds of my waking, I saw stark naked fear in Mother’s eyes. “We have to go further.” Father said, paddling rather furiously against the tide. Ruziezi gaped at him, mouth wide open. He stopped rowing and turned to face the old man, so... Read More

Flashback, weth chronicles

June 22, 2012

Anita Quansah and Adebayo Jones to show at Africa Fashion Week London

by Rachel Ogbu In just over a month, London Spitalfields Market Halls will play host to Africa Fashion Week London, AFWL. On August 3 and 4, 2012, African and African inspired designers from all corners of the world will showcase their work to a 10,000 strong audience in London’s hip Shoreditch district. With back-to-back catwalk... Read More

Adebayo Jones, Africa Fashion Week London, Anita Quansah

June 22, 2012

Elnathan John is mad about Kaduna: How to get angry

by Elnathan John I interrupt the ‘How To’ series to say one thing. I am angry. Very angry. So if you want to laugh or have started your day happy stop right here. If your wife has given birth to that bouncing or jumping baby or if you are celebrating your husband’s finding God... Read More

Abuja, Attack, boko haram, Bombings, christian, corruption, kaduna, Muslim, parents, Religion, roads

June 22, 2012

One down: JTF nab another Boko Haram mastermind

by Stanley Azuakola Amidst all the gloom in the country as a result of Boko Haram’s continued assault in the North, there are still signs that little progress is being made. On Thursday June 21, the Joint Task Force recorded a breakthrough in the fight against the sect, when it arrested Habeeb Bama, a man... Read More

boko haram, Habeeb Bama, JTF, kabiru sokoto, mastermind, terrorist

June 22, 2012

God is trying me, says Hon. Lawan

by Stanley Azuakola It’s all about the perspective, people. While many assumed that the trials of Hon. Farouk Lawan over the $620, 000 bribe he confessed to taking is a judgement from God, the man himself begs to differ. To him, God isn’t judging him; instead, God is trying him. He said that much, when... Read More

farouk lawan, house, journalist, trial, Zakari Mohammed

June 22, 2012

5 friends everyone should have

5 types of people to have in your social circle They say that friends are the family we choose for ourselves, and choosing the right friends can significantly improve your life in many ways. In terms of friendship, quality is more important than quantity, and it is important to surround yourself with the right... Read More

agony aunt, friends, lifestyle, Relationships

June 22, 2012

Bleach perfect: Nigeria No. 1 for skin-bleaching products says World Health Organisation

Doyin Jaiyesimi In a report recently released by the World Health Organisation (WHO), Nigeria has the highest percentage of users of skin bleaching . The report, which examines the dangers of mercury in cream lightening soaps and creams, revealed that over 77 percent of Nigerians use these products on a regular basis. This high figure is... Read More

bleaching, mercury, nigeria, poisoning, WHO, world health organisation

June 22, 2012

We knew this day would come: Tickets to the moon go on sale in Britain

by Rachel Ogbu What would you do with 100 million pounds, go to the moon? A British aerospace company Excalibur Almaz , has offered tourists the chance to go the Moon for the price of £100m and its ready to blast travellers off to our planet’s satellite. The Huffington Post reports that the company had previously said... Read More

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June 22, 2012

Report & Photos: Military plane crashes into 8 homes; kills at least 10 people

by Chi Ibe News coming from Indonesia has confirmed that an air force plane slammed into a military housing complex and ignited a huge fire yesterday. the crash killed everyone on board and about three people in their home including two children. Huffington explains that the pilot, co-pilot and five trainees aboard the Fokker F-27... Read More

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June 21, 2012

Akwa-Ibom legislator defends Akpabio: “If only Dana Air had listened…”

by Hauwa Gambo Governor Godswill Akpabio faced mild criticism in the aftermath of the #DanaCrash in Lagos, when he reported that he had warned the Dana Air Management about the state of their aircraft. Why did he do no more than caution Dana Air privately? many wondered. In an attempt to contexualise the governor’s words,... Read More

#DanaCrash, akpabio, aviation, engine, m, safety, stella oduah

June 21, 2012

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Rihanna’s Naija remix video- ‘O na na- Pounded yam’

by Chi Ibe Emmanuel Idowu covers Rihanna’s ‘Whats my name’. In this gut spliting funny video, Idowu tells his lady he wants to be with her … so long as she can cook de stew. Naija Remix: {not everybody knows how to pound the yam……..}

Pounded Yam, Remix, Rihanna, Whats my name

June 21, 2012

PHOTOS: Domino’s Pizza Nigeria to open in 7 days, send staff on US jaunt for training

by Tolu Orekoya And yet other US fast food joint hits Nigerian shores as Domino’s Pizza counts down one week till it opens up in the country. According to the Food Giant’s Nigerian Facebook site, their managers were sent to New York city and Miami, Florida and it looks like they got a first hand feel of what... Read More

delivery, domino's pizza, miami, new york, nigeria

June 21, 2012

Segun Adeniyi’s column today: “I go chop your dollar!”

by Segun Adeniyi Whatever you may say about the State Security Service (SSS), one thing you must concede to them is that they don’t allow others to tell their stories. Whenever they conduct an operation, especially one in which the culprit is caught in the act or is killed, Mrs Marilyn Ogar would immediately address... Read More

businesman, desperate, dollar, farouk lawan, fuel subsify, national assembly, otedola, sss, sting operation

June 21, 2012

Preview video: Illrymz feat. Femi Kuti – ‘Teacher, Teacher’

by Seyi Lawal Here is a thrilling peek at what to expect from the banging, highly anticipated video of Illrymz’s new single; ‘Teacher Teacher’ featuring the Afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti. Produced and directed by the Lagos based Contagious Collective, the video will make its TV and online debut at the end of June. See preview... Read More

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June 21, 2012

Pat Utomi: That our leaders may end up like Charles Taylor

by Prof. Pat Utomi In a mess of epic proportions, such as the fuel subsidy scam and the scam within the scam, as the House of Representatives tried to unravel the abuse of the commonwealth in the petrol pricing and distribution, there is the danger of losing sight of what really matters. It is easy... Read More

Bribery, Charles Taylor, criminal court, dele giwa, House of Reps, leaders, nigeria

June 21, 2012

Abimbola Adelakun: Nigeria is headless, and we are going nowhere

by Abimbola Adelakun In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as he saw fit. Judges 17:6 (NIV) In the Holy Bible, a copy of which I used to own years ago – I can’t recall which version – the above passage is rendered as: In those days, there was no head in Israel... Read More

bible, corruption, farouk lawan, House of Reps, kaduna, nigeria

June 21, 2012

Aderonke Adebanjo: When a man loves a woman…

…She knows! There’s no confusion or second guessing or any of that. Remember that quote I shared with y’all: “If he likes you, you’ll know. If he doesn’t, you’ll be confused.” I think that applies to the chase primarily. If he wants to be with you, you won’t (or at least shouldn’t) have any doubts about... Read More

aderonke adebanjo, advice, Love, Relationships

June 21, 2012

Red card: Brazil cancels Nigeria football friendly over Boko Haram

by Tolu Orekoya We may be forging economic and political ties as the president continues his trip to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the UN Earth Summit, Rio+20, but at home, the terrorist attacts from Islamist sect Boko Haram is straining sports ties as the Brazilian FA put a hold on a planned friendly in Nigeria that was to take... Read More

June 21, 2012

Trayvon Martins update: Sanford Police Chief fired

From MSNBC: Sanford Police Chief Bill Lee, who came under fire for his department’s handling of the shooting death of teenager Trayvon Martin, has been fired, City Manager Norton Bonaparte announced in a statement on Wednesday evening. “After much thoughtful discussion and deep consideration for the issues facing the City of Sanford, I have determined the... Read More

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June 21, 2012

Nigeria: The mistake of 1914

by Femi Owolabi President GEJ’s present administration could be subtitled as ‘BokoHaram bombings.‘ Tracing the history back to the emergence of Nigerian nationalism, we’d all admit that the British colonialism created Nigeria- joining diverse peoples and regions in an artificial political entity. Sometimes, I wonder if the White-man did an ethnographic research. Nonetheless, common-sense should tell... Read More

awolowo, Azikiwe, boko haram, colonialism

June 21, 2012

Lost and found: N273.9 billion of pension funds discovered

by Doyin Jaiyesinmi The Senate Committee on Investigation of Pension Administration can confidently say they are working. The Senate committee uncovered idle cash worth N273.9 billion in seven major pension offices. The affected offices include the military, parastatals, the police and universities. Following the discovery of this gold mine, the committee will submit a 108-page report with... Read More

billions, found, nigeria, pensions, scandals

June 21, 2012

Photo of the Day: Catch me if you can

A reader sent this in. Everybody, every living thing nows the value of life. Even a chicken.

photo of the day

Captured Boko Haram bomber dies in police custody

Video [Studio Demo]: JJC – ‘Nto Bi’

Opinion: Reversing Boko Haram’s Somalialisation of Northern Nigeria

Stop lying about cassava bread – Agric Minister

#ThisShouldConcernYou: Pan-African University certificate course in broadcasting – Request for nomination

SNAPSHOT: Is that you Jolie?

Femi Fani-Kayode: Deal with Boko Haram like Odi, show no mercy

The Weth Chronicles: Flashback

Anita Quansah and Adebayo Jones to show at Africa Fashion Week London

Elnathan John is mad about Kaduna: How to get angry

One down: JTF nab another Boko Haram mastermind

God is trying me, says Hon. Lawan

5 friends everyone should have

Bleach perfect: Nigeria No. 1 for skin-bleaching products says World Health Organisation

We knew this day would come: Tickets to the moon go on sale in Britain

Report & Photos: Military plane crashes into 8 homes; kills at least 10 people

Akwa-Ibom legislator defends Akpabio: “If only Dana Air had listened…”

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Rihanna’s Naija remix video- ‘O na na- Pounded yam’

PHOTOS: Domino’s Pizza Nigeria to open in 7 days, send staff on US jaunt for training

Segun Adeniyi’s column today: “I go chop your dollar!”

Preview video: Illrymz feat. Femi Kuti – ‘Teacher, Teacher’

Pat Utomi: That our leaders may end up like Charles Taylor

Abimbola Adelakun: Nigeria is headless, and we are going nowhere

PHOTOS: Home, sweet home as last two Maltina ‘Sharing Happinness’ promo winners pick up their prize

Aderonke Adebanjo: When a man loves a woman…

Red card: Brazil cancels Nigeria football friendly over Boko Haram

Trayvon Martins update: Sanford Police Chief fired

Nigeria: The mistake of 1914

Lost and found: N273.9 billion of pension funds discovered

Photo of the Day: Catch me if you can

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