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Ado Aminu February 26, 2021

New Zealand’s new policy on periods is worth emulating

Anyone who understands the width and breadth of the conversation about access to sanitary products is unlikely to meet it with derision or disdain. New Zealand President, Jacinda Ardern is…

Itunuoluwa July 3, 2017

Downing street is ‘not aware’ of any Trump plan to visit

In response to growing rumors, the Downing Street has said it is "not aware" of any plans for the US President Donald to visit the UK in two weeks after the…

Roqeebah January 29, 2017

The Dummies Guide to understanding #Brexit

Maybe yesterday you read in the News that MPs in the United Kingdom have only five days to consider the 137 word in a bill presented to them by the government. A bill…

Mazi Emeka July 20, 2016

Opinion: Beauty and the Trump

By Simon Utsu It beats my imagination that the same crop of Nigerians who've been decrying the choice of President Buhari for some time now, are still the ones clamouring for…

Oreoluwa Peters May 18, 2016

Don Jazzy looking cute in a Scottish kilt (PHOTOS)

A priceless set of photos. Don Jazzy is currently in Scotland as part of his brand ambassador duties. We are loving the photos of him posing in a kilt- the country's…

Isime Esene November 9, 2014

She’s one HOT mama! Tolu ‘Toolz’ Oniru gets set for the EMAs in Glasgow (PHOTO)

by Akan Ido Beat FM OAP, Tolu 'Toolz' Oniru is currently in Glasgow for the MTV Europe Music Awards event holding tonight at The SSE Hydro, Scotland The curvaceous lady has continued…

Op-Ed Editor September 26, 2014

Akin Osuntokun on #Scotland2014 : The ghost of Biafra is back!

by Akin Osuntokun Apparently the ghost of Biafra has not been laid to rest. I should know. I got so carried away about the late Benjamin Adekunle and Alabi Isama’s…

Emmanuel Chidiogo September 19, 2014

Scotland has decided to stay with the UK, but this is how the attempt to get away started

by Emma Chidiogo Scotland will remain part of the United Kingdom after 1,914,187 of its citizens voted 'No' to independence on Thursday, out polling the 1,539,920 people who voted 'Yes'.…

Emmanuel Chidiogo September 18, 2014

What could be the implication on Scottish votes on independence in Nigeria?

by Shaun Eweni The Scottish people who have decided to go for independence are voting now, and each opinion will be counted. But how will these votes affect us the…

Op-Ed Editor September 18, 2014

Olusegun Adeniyi Speaks || Death in the Synagogue and the Scotland referendum

by Olusegun Adeniyi The people of Scotland will go to the polls today in a referendum that could end their 307-year-old union with England and begin the process towards breaking…

Kolapo Olapoju August 25, 2014

Woman who killed her 3-year-old son and hid him in a suitcase gets sentencing

by Kolapo Olapoju Rosdeep Adekoya, a mother who killed her 3-year-old son and hid his body in a suitcase has been jailed for 11 years. Her late toddler, Mikaeel Kular…

Kolapo Olapoju August 21, 2014

SAD! Man kills himself in front of train-driven by ex-girlfriend (READ)

by Jewel Stephens A man killed himself on the morning of Tuesday, 19 August, by walking in front of a train driven by his ex-girlfriend. 36-year-old Gary Wells was…

writer August 3, 2014

Commonwealth Federation strips Nigerian teenage weightlifter of gold medal | Read why

by Kolapo Olapoju Nigeria's 17-year-old weightlifter, Chika Amalaha has been stripped of the gold medal she won at the ongoing 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, by the Commonwealth Games…

Sola July 31, 2014

Okagbare strikes again!…Brume wins in Long Jump

by Mayowa Aboah Blessing Okagbare claimed her second sprint medal at the ongoing Commonwealth games in Scotland. The current 100m chapion, ran the 200 metres in 22.25 seconds to…

Sola 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…

May 31, 2014

‘Ifreke talks Sports: 5 players Keshi must drop after Scotland friendly

by Ifreke Iyang It was great to see Osaze Odemwingie back in the green of Nigeria. Didn’t have much time, but he reminded us of the skill, pace and invention…

February 7, 2014

‘They sewed up my vagina’: Victim of genital mutilation narrates ordeal (GRAPHIC IMAGE, WATCH)

by Adeola Balogun A victim of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) has opened up on the tragic ordeal she endured which also led to the eventual death of her older sister.…

November 15, 2013

SPOTTED: Governor Chime in Scotland for graduation of son

by Chi Ibe Far away from his domestic troubles, the Enugu governor, Sullivan Chime is in the United Kingdom to attend the graduation of his son. Tochukwu Arinze Chime just…

September 12, 2013

Femi Fani-Kayode: A time to ponder

by Femi Fani-Kayode Many may disagree but one thing that I believe that we can at least agree on is that perhaps it is time for us to be courageous enough…

September 9, 2013

Kilted up: Errm, what is Dr. Sid wearing here, a skirt?! (LOOK)

by Oge Okonkwo Nigerian rapper, Dr. Sid shared this picture of him in Scotland donning a full scottish attire comprising of a suit, waistcoat,a black-green and yellow kilt skirt and…

March 3, 2013

Just In: 75-year-old Catholic Cardinal admits to sexual misconduct and says sorry (PICTURED)

Cardinal Keith O'Brien has admitted that his sexual conduct has at times "fallen beneath the standards expected of me". In a statement, he apologised and asked forgiveness from those he…

January 2, 2013

Rabiu Ibrahim joins Kilmarnock

by Babarinsa Sola Nigerian midfielder Rabiu Ibrahim has joined Kilmarnock from Celtic on a two-year permanent contract, says Kenny Shiels, the manager of the Rugby Park club. The 21-year-old had…

October 29, 2012

PHOTOS: Meet ‘The Leopard Man’

by Isi Esene Tom Leppard, whose entire body is covered in leopard-spot tattoos, lived as a recluse on the Scottish island of Skye for 20 years, living with no electricity…

July 16, 2012

Mummy, International: Woman delivers twins, each in a separate country

by Lekan Olanrewaju An English woman has given birth to a set of twins; an occurrence which wouldn't be getting so much attention save for the tiny fact that each of…

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