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May 17, 2013

Who declared this war? – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze Sadly the ACN decided to play politics with the #SoE in the North. This hard-hitting editorial tells them precisely where to stuff that play. Truth is bitter, or so…

May 7, 2013

Leave us alone – Gay people in Nigeria can’t take the harrassment anymore

by Akan Ido An homosexual group known as The Right Defense has expressed its displeasure over the unfair treatment meted out on gay people in Nigeria saying it is a violation of…

April 20, 2013

“I love that Jesus is gay and b__gs his disciples” – Kemi Olunloyo, daughter of former Oyo governor finally loses it?

by Isi Esene Kemi Olunloyo, the 49-year-old daughter of former Oyo governor, Victor Omololu Olunloyo is known to make controversial statements but it seems she has somehow managed to outdo…

April 13, 2013

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Panic in Ibadan as soldiers clash with policemen

File photo There was confusion at Mokola area in Ibadan North local government area of Oyo State yesterday evening following sporadic shootings by the police at the Mokola Police Station.…

April 11, 2013

Unbelievable: Boy, 13, commits suicide when asked to read his books

by Akan Ido A young boy (names withheld) in Oyo state reportedly hung himself when asked to go and read his books. Police spokesman, DSP Olabisi Clet-Ilobanafor said the boy…

January 12, 2013

Family, fiancé battle over late Nollywood actress, Bisi Komolafe’s property

A week after the remains of Nollywood actress, Bisi Komolafe was laid to rest amid tears in Ibadan, Oyo State, her fiancé, Tunde Ijadola and members of her family are…

January 11, 2013

Pesky journalists – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze Making use of his teeth, he separated the left ear of one of the journalists from the chap's body. You see, human parts are also valuable. Journalists…

January 6, 2013

RIP: Nollywood actress, Bisi Komolafe’s final journey home (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene Ibadan, the Oyo State capital stood still yesterday to witness the burial of actress, Bisi Komolafe, who died late December 31 at the University College Hospital, Ibadan…

January 5, 2013

How Nollywood actress, Bisi Komolafe died and was buried in Ibadan (DETAILS)

by Akan Ido Yesterday was a sad day for the Nollywood family as actress, Bisi Komolafe who died on Monday of complications arising from a miscarriage was buried in Ibadan,…

January 4, 2013

Nollywood actress, Bisi Komolafe, laid to rest in Ibadan amidst tears

by Akan Ido Popular actress, Bisi Komolafe, who died at the beginning of the year due to complications arising from a miscarriage has been buried in Ibadan, Oyo State. Komolafe…

December 18, 2012

How Ajimobi won governorship election in Oyo – Tokyo is out of jail and singing like a bird

by Isi Esene The ex-chairman, National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Oyo State, Lateef Akinsola, has given an insight into how the victory of the incumbent governor of…

December 12, 2012

Ex-governor Rotimi’s wife, Titilayo, kidnapped by gunmen

by Isi Esene Titilayo, wife of former military governor of the old Western Region, Brig-Gen Oluwole Rotimi (retd.), has been kidnapped by gunmen in Ibadan. She was reportedly kidnapped on…

December 4, 2012

Yo-yo policy making: Tollgates will return to federal highways soon – Works minister

by Akan Ido The minister of works, Mike Onolemenmen, has disclosed the impending re-introduction of tolls on federal highways, including the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, to aid regular maintenance and sustainability. Onolemenmen…

November 2, 2012

Get ready, guys: Legislator wants law against “abuse” of social media

by Hauwa Gambo Oyo State is on the march. The chairman of its House of Assembly committee on Public Accounts, Finance and Appropriation Olusegun Olaleye, has asked the Federal Government…

September 17, 2012

Petrol scarcity bites in Lagos, other South West states

by Isi Esene Scarcity of petroleum products is slowly creeping into Lagos and other south-west states due to the vandalization of the Arepo distribution pipeline which supplies products to depots…

September 1, 2012

ELOO, ELOO! Did you know the wives of ACN governors have an association? See exciting details

by Hauwa Gambo So, we were quietly going about our business this morning, when we cam across this priceless full page advert in Thisday. On its face, there's nothing…

August 5, 2012

Nigerians protest bitterly against Olympics and more…in last week’s news with a pinch of salt

by Stanley Azuakola Nigeria Is Growing THE Nigerian government would be very pleased to hear this piece of news. Attempts by various international agencies to convince Nigerians that contrary…

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