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Op-ed Editor December 19, 2016

#YNaija2016Review: Brexit, #AmericaDecides, Zika virus… These 10 major events shook the world in 2016

by Wilfred Okiche These events sent shock waves around the world and left confusion in their wake. In no particular order. Brexit The United Kingdom shocked the world in June when…

Ada Igboanugo June 13, 2016

Everything you should know about the man who ‘predicted Ali’s death, Orlando shooting’

A lot of men have predicted events that later shook the world after it was confirmed that they had rightly foreseen. From the terror attack of the twin towers of…

Mazi Emeka June 4, 2016

3 ways Muhammad Ali was also a political icon

To say that Mohammed Ali was just a boxing legend is to limit a man who wowed the world with his boxing skills and wisdom. Ali, who died on Friday…

Mazi Emeka June 4, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor today. 1) Buhari, Jonathan meet behind closed doors President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday night, met with his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan, at the…

Oreoluwa Peters June 2, 2016

Boxing legend, Muhammad Ali hospitalised

Boxing Icon, Muhammad Ali has been rushed to the hospital following a respiratory issue. His representative, Bob Gunnel revealed this in a statement put out on Thursday. In the statement, he…

Oluwapelumi July 10, 2015

PDP pushing youth in Bayelsa and Kogi elections as it attempts to rebrand

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which was in power for 16years and now an opposition, is considering fielding young candidates for the forthcoming Bayelsa and Kogi elections in its desire…

Kolapo Olapoju October 17, 2014

He’s sick but not dying – Mohammed Ali’s daughter says boxing legend is alive

by Mark Bassey Mohammed Ali, the 72-year-old boxing legend, who has been battling debilitating Parkinson’s disease for years, is reportedly very sick and housebound. After his absence at the premiere of his biopic,…

September 4, 2013

Opinion: Beverly Osu, Miley Cyrus, others mirror the full blown denigration of women

by Dolapo Ani Some of the dance steps leave spectators scratching heads and wondering how their parents could applaud such. “Your body is sacred. You’re far more precious than diamonds…

July 9, 2013

Guilty: 4 Boko Haram members sentenced to life imprisonment

by Rachel Ogbu Four men said to be members of Boko Haram sect have been sentenced to life imprisonment for causing death of several Nigerians through terrorist acts. The Federal High…

May 17, 2013

This thief was caught ‘with his pants down’ by man whose house he was raiding (PICTURED)

A brave householder grabbed a young burglar by his leg and pulled down his trousers as he fled. Heating engineer Christopher Newbury, 56, clung on to the burglar's baggy trousers after…

December 5, 2012

Suleja bombing suspects were promised 72 virgins each, says witness

An Army Officer told the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday that four suspects of the Suleja bombing were promised 72 virgins each as incentives. The officer, whose name…

Oluwapelumi November 9, 2011

Photo of the week: When Fraizer stung Mohammed Ali like a bee

by 'Ifreke Inyang Mohammed Ali was most famous for bragging. He would intimidate his opponents and say, "I fly like a butterfly and sting like a bee." But when he faced Joe…

Oluwapelumi November 8, 2011

Ex-world champion, Joe Frazier, loses battle for his life

by Rachel Ogbu Joe Frazier, 67, boxing ex-world champion has died. Frazier who held the world title between 1970-73 died yesterday after a brief battle with liver cancer. Fondly known…

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