FORMAL NOTICE: FALSE, DEFAMATORY, AND MALICIOUS PUBLICATION

The attention of UBA Group has been drawn to a false, defamatory, and malicious publication currently circulating on social media platforms, falsely allegingthat the Group Chairman, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, has divorced his wife. These statements and all similar content are entirely fabricated, reckless, and without basis. The claims area deliberate falsehood designed to mislead the public and cause... Read More

‘Obama never ordered surveillance on any US citizen’ | Spokesman replies Trump

by Azeez Adeniyi Kevin Lewis, spokesman of former President Barack Obama has said allegations by President Donald Trump that he tapped his phones before the Presidential elections was false. Trump had made the allegation on Twitter on Saturday describing Obama’s action as a “new low”. But Lewis said allegations that Obama “ordered surveillance on any... Read More

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September 18, 2016

Opinion: Boko Haram’s new video shows the end of the sect

by Usama Dandare A video footage allegedly from Boko Haram fighters was uploaded on YouTube ere yesterday in which suspected Boko Haram terrorists threatened fire and brimstone against the Nigerian states, and jokingly threatened to abduct President Muhammadu Buhari in what looks likes a new comedy series. Boko Haram are known for their explosives videos... Read More

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June 22, 2015

Nigerian woman gets 8-month jail sentence for false rape accusations

23-year-old Comfort Yinusa, who falsely accused two men of rape in December 2013, has been sentenced to 8 months in prison. Yinusa was sentenced to prison on June 19th for making a false report, wasting more than 100 hours of police time and wasting about £3,000 of police funds. Plus all the distressed caused to... Read More

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February 19, 2015

Hanks Anuku debunks HIV rumours, says it’s all lies

by Chinwe Okafor News that has been making rounds say that Hanks Anuku is supposedly HIV positive and that he knowingly infected his wife as well. The Nollywood actor has come forward to debunk the story saying he isn’t HIV positive and did not infect his wife. Speaking to Naij.com, Anuku expressed his displeasure over the... Read More

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February 17, 2015

Tonto Dikeh is not pregnant, is she? Let’s find out

by Chinwe Okafor Apparently not. Rumours have been flying high about the supposed conception but these have been debunked as false. Apparently, a parody Instagram account took over the actress’ page and posted a picture of her with a baby bump and a caption suggesting she is grateful for the seed planted and growing in... Read More

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January 3, 2015

Nah! Kim Kardashian isn’t pregnant… not anytime soon at-least

by Chinwe Okafor Kim Kardashian like every other human, searches the Internet when she’s bored and in doing so, rumors about her life pops up nearly everywhere she clicks. On New Year’s Eve, she took to Twitter to clear up the big ones. See what she had to say in response. North West is not... Read More

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January 7, 2014

I’m not starring with Iyanya in my movie – Actress, Yvonne Nelson speaks

by Tutu Akinlabi It seems that the Yvonne Nelson/ Iyanya story still has enough juice to be squeezed out of it. Their names became almost inseparably linked together after a brief but memorable relationship. Just when it seemed their time was over, rumours surfaced online today that the duo would be starring together in a... Read More

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December 18, 2013

Who wrote ‘Iyabo Obasanjo’s open letter to OBJ’? (READ)

by ‘Jola Sotubo An 11-page letter being circulated in the media and purported to be from Senator Iyabo Obasanjo to her father, Olusegun Obasanjo has continued to cause controversy around the country. The letter was said to have been exclusively obtained by Vanguard and the media house is apparently sticking to their side of the... Read More

November 18, 2013

Hard labour: Sex worker jailed in Lagos for re-appearing before court

Ene Emmanuel, a commercial sex worker has been sentenced by a Lagos court to three months imprisonment for re-appearing before the it. The convict was jailed by the Chief Magistrate of the Tinubu Magistrates’ Court, O. Awogboro who said the she had previously appeared before the court bearing a different name. Emmanuel, 21, was... Read More

October 4, 2013

5 tips for a drama free breakup

by Roxy Johnson Respectfully explaining the reasons that made you decide that this step is necessary, without pointing out your soon to be ex’s flaws to avoid creating a conflict that could escalate and make things even more difficult. 1. State your feelings clearly Making the other person understand that the decision is clear... Read More

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June 29, 2013

Indian hemp: “Stop assuming if you can’t find me holding a wrap” – Tonto Dikeh fires back

by Isi Esene Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has reacted to the stories been circulated in the media about her alleged use of Indian hemp. Dikeh released a statement to counter the allegations saying the story was false and her actions were misconstrued. According to her, “The whole thing is falsified by people who just love... Read More

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March 19, 2013

Trash them! 5 false beliefs about relationships

by Jen Stercula Though you may believe that your man wants to be the breadwinner, or needs to be the breadwinner—you’re wrong. Characteristics that are most associated with “successful” women are confidence and intelligence. #1: Men want subservient women Though you may believe that your man wants to be the breadwinner, or needs to be... Read More

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July 18, 2012

Cheta Nwanze: Of false literacy and “The 7 Habits of Highly of Highly Effective People”

My brother make you no follow book, look am and go your way —Fela Anikulapo Kuti In 2001 Chxta walked into a friend’s room and borrowed a book, Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad Poor Dad. Reading that book took the rest of Chxta’s UNIBEN life on a spin, a spin of which the effects are still being... Read More

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