Why I quit politics – Ohakim

Former Governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim on Tuesday explained why he quit partisan politics. Ohakim who governed the state between 2007 to 2011 said he took the decision in order to devote more time to his family. In a post on his Facebook page, Ohakim said he would be concentrating more on mentoring the... Read More

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August 15, 2016

Why Buhari is giving appointments to family members, northerners – Fayose

Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Sunday, said President Muhammadu Buhari is afraid of the unknown hence the reason for appointing his (Buhari) immediate family members and close associates into his adminstration rather than seek competent hands. According to a statement signed by Lere Olayinka, the governor’s special assistant on public communications and new media, Buhari... Read More

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appointment, Buhari, FAMILY, Fayose, FG, government, nepotism

August 12, 2016

Opinion: The gains of a little patience in real life situations

by Jesuseun Adebo Four year old Annie was playing in mummy and Daddy’s room while Mummy was making dinner. She was just about to open Mummy’s closet to play dress up and wear her favorite red shoes the one with the cute little bows in front, when a bright red pack on the bed side drawer... Read More

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August 10, 2016

Arome Ameh’s touching story of stroke and survival (READ)

by Arome Ameh Honey, I am dizzy! These words will always haunt me, as these where the words that would change my life forever. In my normal fashion, I am always eager to tell a good story, as it happened, and in most cases how I would have wanted it to happen, but in this... Read More

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July 9, 2016

‘NDLEA, others plotting to kidnap and assassinate me’ – Kashamu

Senator Buruji Kashamu, on Saturday, accused the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of plotting to kidnap him. Kashamu, who represents Ogun East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, also accused some individuals of colluding with the agency to assisinate him. The senator said this in a statement wherein he noted that the plan was... Read More

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July 8, 2016

Lara George, Sammie Okposo, others perform at 3-in-1 event to honour OJB (WATCH)

A 3-in-1 event took place at the National Stadium on Thursday, July 7, to honour the late OJB who passed on June 24 after a second Kidney failure. The event which was a combination of a wake keep session, service of songs and a tribute concert had OJB’s family, friends and colleagues in attendance. The... Read More

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June 13, 2016

DJ Cuppy and her ‘mystery man’ keep us guessing (PHOTOS)

From a private boat cruise to a romantic tennis date, DJ Cuppy and her mystery man are having the time of their lives while vacationing in Mallorca, Spain. While the identity of Cuppy’s new heartthrob is not absolutely clear, the grapevine suggests that he is football player, Victor Anichebe, a Nigerian International who plays for West Bromich Albion in... Read More

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June 4, 2016

Why money can’t change 2nd richest woman in Africa, Folorunsho Alakija

They say money changes people but this, apparently, doesn’t resonate with Nigerian multi-billionaire, Folorunsho Alakija. The 65-year-old business woman says her bank account has not changed her nor would it ever. She made this known during an interview with Punch when asked how she felt on being tagged the ‘richest woman in Africa’ by Forbes. Alakija explained... Read More

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May 24, 2016

Fashion designer, Toyin Lawani gets family reality show

Popular fashion designer/stylist Toyin Lawani has revealed that she will be giving fans an all access view into what’s going on in her family and business in a new reality show. The mum of two took to Instagram to announce more details of the show – Tiannah’s Empire produced by Mo Abudu’s EbonyLife TV. She wrote, “As You all know... Read More

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May 24, 2016

N45m in compensation for family of electrocuted UNILAG student

Oluchi Anekwe was the 300-level student of Accounting in the University of Lagos, who was electrocuted by a live wire on the school premises. New development on the case reveals that the family of the deceased has been paid N45m as compensation. According to reports, the money was paid after the Eko Electricity Distribution Company reached... Read More

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May 21, 2016

DJ Cuppy has a message from her billionaire father… for ‘you haters’

We can’t fail to admire Femi Otedola‘s cool relationship with his daughters – especially with DJ Cuppy who just bagged a Masters degree from New York University. The two have always been so close and they showed it yet again at her Masters convocation ceremony, a few days ago. As if we didn’t already know... Read More

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May 18, 2016

See the drug addict who ‘murdered his entire family’ in Yobe

The photo of 28-year-old Adamu Mai Bisco, who allegedly murdered his entire family on Monday night, has been released by the police. Bisco allegedly killed his parents and two sisters in Potiskum, Yobe State, using a shovel to hack the victims while they slept, according to police reports. Though he was reported to have committed the act... Read More

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May 5, 2016

Tinubu, Saraki and other relatives of politicians in #PanamaPapers

Several politicians, public officials and their relatives have been named in the newly released list of Nigerians involved in the Panama Papers scandal that revolves around shady Panamanian law firm, Mossack Fonseca. The Panamanian company, which has dozens of offices all over the world, sells its shell firms in cities such as Zurich, London, and... Read More

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March 8, 2016

‘Ocholi’s death is political, quite suspicious’ – Minister’s uncle

Following the death of the Minister of State for Labour, James Ocholi, his wife, Blessing; and son, Joshua, the federal government has pledged to investigate the employment process of the driver of the Sport Utility Vehicle. The Minister of Labour, Dr. Chris Ngige, made this submission on Monday, in response to allegations of foul play... Read More

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March 6, 2016

APC chieftain, wife and son murdered in Rivers state

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Franklin Obi has been beheaded by unknown gunmen, in Rivers state. Obi was killed alongside his wife, Iheoma and their 18-year-old son, Bestman at their home in Omoku, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. The APC chieftain’s family was attacked in their residence at about 9pm on... Read More

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January 7, 2016

Metuh’s family: ‘Our son carried out urgent national assignment funded by Jonathan’

The family of Olisa Metuh, the National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, has demanded that the federal government release their son or charge him to court. Metuh was on Tuesday, arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in connection to the ongoing investigation into the alleged diversion of arms procurement funds. Chief... Read More

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November 24, 2015

Prince Audu reportedly died after voting on election day

New insight into the circumstances surrounding the death of Prince Audu Abubakar, has emerged, but how factual it is, remains to be ascertained. The Kogi State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate was reported to have given up the ghost on Sunday, a day after the gubernatorial election. However, The Nation reports that Prince Audu actually died on... Read More

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November 20, 2015

Not delivered? Mental patient unwanted by family, church after deliverance

When Iyoha Enahoro sought to help a mentally ill man, he never envisaged that his actions may turn out to be a burden on himself and family. The cleric has said that family members of a mental patient, John Kakaviya, have abandoned him after a deliverance prayer session. Enahoro is trying to get the family members of the 35-year-old... Read More

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July 20, 2015

Billionaire Amadu Chanchangi shows off his huge family

It’s the size of a football team. Taraba-born billionaire and chairman of Chanchangi Airlines, Alhaji Amadu Chanchangi, is pictured above with his wives and his children. Photo credit: Sicondy Photography

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June 28, 2015

Emmanuel Adebayor’s mother and brother FINALLY apologize

Emmanuel Adebayor’s fate these past few weeks, if I told earlier, you definitely wouldn’t believe it. First off, he got into a ruckus with his family when he went on a tell all rant about how ungrateful they are. This caused a lot of stair in the media and with that his football club, Tottenham... Read More

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June 9, 2015

Adebayor returns home to solve his family problems

Well he did think that he didn’t need his family and the love from his fans were just enough to fill that vacuum and apparently, he got more than enough. The footballer saw a full display of love when he arrived in his hometown and got mobbed by numerous fans. The Tottenham striker was granted permission... Read More

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May 11, 2015

Adebayor Family Drama: Brother begs for forgiveness

by Chinwe Okafor Well at least one person in the family is sensible enough o know when to quit. Emmanuel Adebayor had quite an interesting week when he described his family members as “leeches“. The expose was a little too heavy to bear for most. One of such is his sister who came out to... Read More

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May 6, 2015

Emmanuel Adebayor Blasts Family

by Ada Igboanugo Someone is angry, and that person is Togolese football champion, Emmanuel Adebayor. So angry that he didn’t hesitate to show it once the cup was filled and running over for him. Adebayor took to his Facebook page to call out his family [whom he’s angry with] saying they are leeches. Read the post... Read More

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April 26, 2015

Err, Asari Dokubo’s children can make up a football team (PHOTOS)

by Chinwe Okafor There are a dozen of them. The ex-Niger Delta militant leader shared photos of himself with all his kids on Facebook and they are just enough to make up a football team. See the pictures below;

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April 15, 2015

#BringBackOurGirls: Father of 2 missing Chibok girls talk about life without them

by Chinwe Okafor Yesterday marked one year anniversary since the abduction of over 200 hundred girls from their schools dorm in Chibok. A Father of two of the missing Chibok girls, Reverend Enoch Mark, says the last one year has been like 10 years for him and his wife since two of their daughters, a... Read More

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March 20, 2015

The battle continues for dead Protea Hotel worker as family petitions CP, AIG

by Chinwe Okafor The family of the late worker with Protea Hotel has petitioned the Edo State Commissioner of Police, Samuel Adegbuyi, over the death of their son. According to reports by Punch, the family’s lawyer, Raphael Okhuelegbe, revealed that his client wanted a thorough investigation into the matter and the culprit brought to justice. Okhueleigbe,... Read More

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February 17, 2015

She is Ogechi – Kerry Washington gets Igbo name

by Chinwe Okafor Kerry Washington is now Igbo, hurray! The Scandal actress revealed that her new Igbo name, christened by her husband’s family, is “Ogechi” in her interview with InStyle Magazine March 2015 issue. Kerry who got married to former NFL star, Nnamdi Asomugha in July 2013, told InStyle that her new name, Ogechi, was given to her by her mother-in-law.... Read More

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February 11, 2015

The new Emir of Kano has one beautiful family (LOOK)

by Chinwe Okafor Oh my! Muhammadu Sanusi II‘s became the The 57th Emir of the ancient city of Kano following his coronation last week. To the effect, he took a family portrait which features formerly Sanusi Lamido Sanusi alongside his 3 wives and children. Aren’t they beautiful. – [Photo credit: H/T Maigaskiya Photography]

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December 31, 2014

After the wedding, comes the debt – Solange’s tax evasion woes come knocking

Tax forces have come for Solange as a lien was filed 3 days after Solange and her husband Alan Ferguson tied the knot. The pettition was for the musician’s outstanding tax bill for taxes not paid in 2010 through 2012. However, the Knowles family has had and conquered rougher droughts, with father Matthew Knowles recently... Read More

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Why I quit politics – Ohakim

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APC chieftain, wife and son murdered in Rivers state

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Adebayor Family Drama: Brother begs for forgiveness

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#BringBackOurGirls: Father of 2 missing Chibok girls talk about life without them

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She is Ogechi – Kerry Washington gets Igbo name

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