Pius Adesanmi: Unthinkable | Becoming Canadian, dumping America

by Pius Adesanmi (People think it is easy for Wole Soyinka to return Uncle Sam’s green card to him. Think again. Uncle Sam does not believe that any Third World holder of her green card is ever in the position to give it up – not even a Nobel laureate – so he is usually... Read More

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November 9, 2016

The Thread: President Trump? Yes way!

We’re literally moments away from a President Trump, and half of Twitter is stunned. The other half is enthralled. Markets are already crashing, the dollar is losing its value; everything seems to be happening at the same time. Americans have crashed Canada’s website as they ponder the quickest exit out the land of the free…... Read More

America, Canada, donald trump, Hillary Clinton, nigeria, Night Election

October 12, 2016

Charity Okorie: Finding love across the sea [Nigerian Voices]

by Charity Okorie “I think I’ll send him a friend request just for laughs.” I took my phone and immediately sent it, knowing he will probably won’t even accept, then I headed back to my bed. *The next day* “Ekene! He accepted my request and sent me a message! What am I supposed to say?... Read More

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boyfriend, Canada, ldr, Love, relationship

August 24, 2016

Pius Adesanmi: My language, your dialect

by Pius Adesanmi This one will be a long read. I see it as a contribution to the enhancement of the self-worth and dignity of the Nigerian citizen. So, abeg bear with me, grab a cup of water, tea, beer, ogogoro, burukutu, or anything you drink, settle down, and read along. Yesterday, I put up... Read More

Anthills, Canada, langiage, linguistis, literature, nigeria, things fall apart, Yourba

August 14, 2016

President Buhari should pay attention to this poll

This past week was notable for some who supported Buhari’s campaign having to come out openly to apologise for that support, and apologise to anyone they helped convince along the way. It is a sign of how bad the Buhari administration has performed since coming to power in May 2015 and how much support he... Read More

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July 12, 2016

Buhari thanks US for 2015 elections, Nigeria’s democracy

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja expressed appreciation for the important role the United States Government played in the success of the 2015 general elections in Nigeria. Receiving the outgoing Ambassador of the U.S, Mr James Entwistle, at the State House, President Buhari said the U.S insistence on free, fair and violent-free elections largely... Read More

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February 12, 2016

Ayomikun Samuel: Love and the many shades of Valentine’s Day

Aljazeera was the first media I ever heard the names, Sharon Johnson (SJ) and Sandra Kaye Johnson (SKJ) on one particular afternoon. No thanks to some of our Nigerian TV stations who just occupy a frequency slot of our limited frequency spectrum yet give out junks and disseminate insensitive information. I had watched Aljazeera with... Read More

Canada, DAY, Love, Valentine's

June 27, 2015

Mosque helps vandalized Catholic Church clean up

Last month, a Catholic Church in Mississauga, Canada was vandalized. Video footage showed a man entering the church and ripping apart holy books. A few days later, the church was attacked again. This time it was vandalized with graffiti. Although the criminal has since be apprehended, the destructions remained. Until the neighborhood mosque stepped in... Read More

Canada, catholic church, mosque

May 2, 2015

“Yul please love me back” – Nollywood actor’s gay stalker demands photos of his privates

by Chinwe Okafor The gay stalker of Yul Edochie wants something else and it is really important to him. Weeks ago, the actor and son of Nollywood Veteran, Pete Edochie called out a man on social media for stalking him with homosexual requests. Yul spoke exclusively and extensively to Saturday Beats, narrating his ordeal on how the advances... Read More

Canada, gay, Pete Edochie, stalker, Yul Edochie

March 4, 2015

Err, Bode George’s son is back… with his eggplant (PHOTOS)

by Chinwe Okafor Yinka Bode George who is famous for showing off his bulge is back again… with what he’s known for. We hear he’s the fifth child of PDP chieftain, Bode George, and he’s said to be a model based in Canada See below his new hot pictures:

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December 31, 2014

Opinion: Why can’t Nigerians in diaspora bring home their blessings and knowledge?

by Uyu Eyo Ita I huddled in my chair and tried to distract myself from thoughts of when my yet- to- acclimatise- body would finally acclimatise to the British weather. I must have succeeded because my thoughts floated away from my discomfort to the snaking line of people making their way to the front... Read More

australia, british, Canada, diaspora, nigerians, pastor, uk, West Midlands

November 4, 2014

Falconets star rejects N1.2m World Cup bonus

by Ubong Nduonofit Super Falconet player Courtney Dike has reportedly turned down a windfall in the region of $7000 (N1.2m) given to each player as bonus for partaking in the just concluded U-20 FIFA women’s competition where the Super Falconets were runners up in Canada. Courtney, who is the younger sister of Super Eagles player, Bright... Read More

Bright Dike, Canada, Courtney Dike, fifa, nigeria, Sanusi Mohammed, super falconets

October 7, 2014

International deal: How Psquare got into partnership with global beer brand ‘Skol’

by Kolapo Olapoju Nigerian superstars, Psquare have gone into partnership with international beer brand, Skol, to be its face in the Democratic Republic of Congo and other African countries. The pair, who are still basking in the euphoria of their recently released 6th record, ‘Double Trouble’, have kicked off their world tour, and recently performed... Read More

Bayo Adetu, beer, Belgium, Brand endorsement, Canada, Congo, double trouble, nigeria, PSquare, singers, Skol, Sweden, uk

September 30, 2014

Meet the world’s strongest man of God and his amazing feats (PHOTOS)

by Jewel Stephen Canadian pastor, Reverend Dr Kevin Fast, has been performing incredible stunts of heavy lifting for years, which led to him being named the world’s strongest priest. He is a pastor at St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Canada. He holds several Guinness World Records including the heaviest aircraft pulled by a man, which... Read More

Canada, Canadian pastor, Church, north america, Reverend Dr Kevin Fast, St Paul's Lutheran Church, stunt

September 22, 2014

Too pretty for prison? This may actually be the world’s sexiest criminal (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido Don’t let the pretty face fool you – Stephanie Beaudoin, dubbed the world’s sexiest criminal, is pretty and dangerous. The Canadian nursing student was arrested by the police last month in Victoriaville for allegedly breaking into some 42 homes in the area. She was later slapped with several charges ranging from breaking and entering,... Read More

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Canada, sexy, Stephanie Beaudoin, Victoriaville

September 10, 2014

“Fck you, piece of sht” – Mike Tyson is very upset over rape-question

by Kolapo Olapoju Mike Tyson is in Toronto for a show, “Undisputed Truth Wednesday night” at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre, and he got really upset at an interviewer, while on Canadian cable channel CP24 on Wednesday, 10 September. Tyson has been pictured hanging out with Toronto’s Mayor, Rob Ford, who is currently running for re-election,... Read More

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August 27, 2014

PDP chieftain, Olabode George’s son shows lots of skin… and more (See photos)

by Akan Ido He’s the son of one of the most flamboyant politicians in the country and his name is Yinka Bode-George. Yinka who is the fifth son of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) bigwig, Olabode George, models in North America and he’s showing the ladies exactly what they want to see. The 27-year-old guy moved... Read More

Canada, ladies, Model, nigeria, Olabode George, Toronto, Yinka Olabode-George

August 25, 2014

Brave Falconets go the distance, but fall at the final hurdle

by Mark Bassey Lena Petermann scored in the eighth minute of extra time to lead Germany to a 1-0 victory over Nigeria to claim the under-20 Women’s World Cup at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium on Sunday. The game was tied 0-0 after regulation time. The victory is Germany’s third at this competition, after winning the event... Read More

Canada, Falconets, fifa, Germany, Montreal, nigeria

August 20, 2014

Falconets down Korea DPR, fly into final

Nigeria have had a tendency to score quick goals during their time at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Canada 2014, and Courtney Dike continued that trend with a goal barely more than a minute after kick-off before Asisat Oshoala added four goals en route to the Super Falconets’ stunning 6-2 semi-final win against Korea... Read More

Canada, football, Korea DPR, nigeria, Women's World Cup

August 12, 2014

“I cannot relax” | The Falconets Coach is not here (or there) to play

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Coach of the Falconets, Peter Dedevbo, has made it clear that his players are aiming for nothing but a win, when they face England in the last group game of the ongoing FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria, who currently top Group C with four points, drew 1-1 with Mexico in their... Read More

Canada, england, Falconets, fifa U-20 women's world cup, Peter Dedevbo

July 30, 2014

With love from Canada: Basketmouth shares photos from ‘Just for laughs’ festival (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju Nigerian comedy is gradually making a statement on the international scene, and Basketmouth should be thanked for that. The comic was recently in Montreal, Canada, for the ‘Just for laughs festival’ which we hear was a successful outing. Basketmouth shared on social media, some photos from the festival. See more pictures below;

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July 29, 2014

Nigeria defeats India to pick up Bronze medal in table tennis [LOOK]

by Emmanuel Chidiogo Nigeria picked up a bronze medal last night in the table tennis category of the ongoing Commonwealth games in Scotland. The Nigerian table tennis team were responsible for the best celebration so far at the games after Ojo Onaolapo’s win over India’s Sharath Kamal Achanta. Onaolapo and Achanta were locked in... Read More

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July 29, 2014

2014 Commonwealth Games: Nigeria’s first gold medalist Chika Amalaha fails doping test

by Mark Bassey Chika Amalaha, who clinched Nigeria’s first gold medal at the ongoing Commonwealth Games, has failed a doping test. The weightlifter, who was born October 28, 1997, pulled a total of 196 points in snatch and clean and jerk in the 53kg. She trumped other competitors like Dika Toua from Papa New Guinea... Read More

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July 28, 2014

“Loooooool” | Did Seun Kuti just ‘sub’ Flavour? (READ)

by Kolapo Olapoju Afrobeat artist, Seun Kuti, apparently disagrees with MTV Base’s choice of Flavour as the best live act in Africa. The son of Late Fela Kuti, is known for his energetic and charged live performance and he reminds fans of this by taking a swipe at MTV Base and Flavour. After his performance... Read More

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July 18, 2014

Fame junkie: Canadian model tattoos entire face just to be famous (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju How would you like to tattoo all sort of words on the entirety of your face? Vin Los, a 24 year old Canadian model from Montreal has covered his face, neck and torso with dozens of tattooed words because he hopes to be famous for it. He inked in different words and... Read More

Canada, Model, Tattoo, Vins Los

July 15, 2014

What was he thinking? Man spends $100,000 on surgery to look like Justin Bieber (PHOTOS)

by Kolapo Olapoju When a 33-year-old Los Angeles man spends a tenth of a million dollars just to have the 18-year-old look of Justin Bieber, something is definitely wrong. Toby Sheldon revealed on E!’s plastic/cosmectic surgery show, ‘Botched’ that he’s spent more than $100,000 in surgeries to look like Justin Bieber. Toby, who’s a songwriter... Read More

Canada, Justin Bieber, Liposuction, los angeles, Plastic Surgery, Toby Sheldon

June 16, 2014

Sexy or trashy? Kendall Jenner bares all in daring high-slit dress (See Photos)

by Tutu Akinlabi It seems like 18-year-old Kendall Jenner is intent on following in her sister, Kim Kardashian’s provocative footsteps. The young “Kardashian” is obviously excited about “becoming legal” and thus decided to take things up several notches. Kendall showed off her slim legs and pelvic bone in this white long sleeved, high-slit dress by... Read More

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March 12, 2014

Sex orgy: Dozens of male snakes struggle to mate with one female (PHOTOS)

by Tutu Akinlabi A small town in Canada has thousands of unlikely visitors every year as a horde of snakes visits the area to perform mating rites. The male red-sided garter snakes of Manitoba climb on the females and form ‘mating balls’ sometimes with dozens of males chasing after one female. The mating occurs in... Read More

Canada, Manitoba, mating ball, red sided garter snake, snake pits, snakes

February 7, 2014

Opinion: The acceptance of Homosexuality in our culture is far from a reality

by Oke Epia A swift reaction came from Ambassador Samantha Power, the United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations and a member of President Barack Obama’s Cabinet, who took to Twitter. “Deeply troubled that #Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan signed anti-#LGBT law. Big setback for human rights for all Nigerians,” she tweeted. Recent developments in... Read More

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