Exclusive: “What we know about the baby mama story” – Davido’s camp finally responds

by Akan Ido Nigerian blogs have been awash with news of UK model, Sunshine Haye, purportedly claiming to be pregnant for Skelewu singer, Davido. Reports say the the 23-year-old lady of Cuban and Jamaican descent who is said to be pregnant with twin girls claim Davido, 21, is responsible for her pregnancy but nothing on... Read More

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January 19, 2014

Canada cancels Jonathan’s state visit over anti-gay law (Report)

by ‘Jola Sotubo The recent law against homosexuals signed by President Goodluck Jonathan has continued to generate criticisms all around the world. Gay rights activists, human rights activists and even entire nations have voiced out their concern at the harsh law. Canada, on the other hand, may have decided to do more than just talking.... Read More

January 18, 2014

WATCH: Gay rights activist, Bisi Alimi speaks to Amanpour on CNN

by ‘Jola Sotubo The controversial law criminalizing homosexuality and all its attendant acts which was recently signed in Nigeria has been generating controversy worldwide. Many Nigerians believe the law is in order, while a few disagree, however, the bulk of the international community is of the opinion that the law is unduly harsh and discriminatory.... Read More

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December 15, 2013

Nigerian Officer Cadet awarded the Queen’s medal at Sandhurst

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Noel Shekoduza Moses, a 24-year-old Nigerian Officer Cadet, has been awarded the Queen’s medal for best results in Military, Academic and Practical Studies by the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst. He out-shined 16 other foreign cadets to receive the medal at the Sovereign Parade for Overseas Cadets in the UK on Friday. PMNews reports Moses... Read More

December 15, 2013

BUSTED: Nigerian hacker jailed for £1.5 million fraud in the UK (PICTURED)

by ‘Jola Sotubo A Nigerian man living in the United Kingdom has been sentenced to spend 3 years in prison for fraud. Olajide Onikoyi, 29, hacked into various banks and removed money from the accounts of 238 people before he was finally arrested by the Cyber Crime Unit of the UK Met Police. Onikoyi carried... Read More

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December 5, 2013

Nigerians now to pay UK visa fee in Dollars online

by Adeola Balogun Barely five weeks after the United Kingdom’s cancellation of the proposed 3,000 pounds visa bond, the government has announced a new regime that would now require applicants to pay for visas in US dollars. The announcement, which was made yesterday through the British High Commission in Nigeria, said the new system will... Read More

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November 29, 2013

Private jet ready to deport ‘close to death’ Nigerian hunger striker from the UK

The Home Office has reserved a private jet to deport a man who has been on hunger strike in immigration detention for nearly 100 days. Isa Muazu’s lawyers are making final attempts to prevent his removal on Friday. They argue that Mr Muazu, who is now so thin he has been described as “close to... Read More

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November 28, 2013

Amaechi to speak at the UK House of Commons

By Muyiwa Daropale Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi has been invited to speak at a Special High Level Panel on Security and Human Rights Challenges in the Niger Delta Region at the United Kingdom House of Commons on the 28th of November. The Panel is expected to review the current security challenges in the Niger... Read More

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November 24, 2013

Guess who’s back! Jonathan returns to Nigeria after UK trip (See Photos)

by Akan Ido President Goodluck Jonathan, who has been in the United Kingdom for 15th Meeting of the Honorary International Investor Council (HIIC) is now back in the country. Jonathan returned to Nigeria today after a successful meeting with investors. The president who fell ill during the London trip looked fit and sprightly as he arrived... Read More

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November 23, 2013

“It is fictional, malicious, hate-driven & scurrilous distortion of facts”: Presidency decries SaharaReporters’ story on Jonathan’s illness in London (READ)

by Akan Ido The Presidency today denied reports by sections of the online media that President Goodluck Jonathan who took ill while on an investment drive in London, United Kingdom had partied all through his birthday celebration. In a statement signed by Reuben Abati, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, the... Read More

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November 16, 2013

Let’s paaarty! Actress, Yvonne Nelson rocked her birthday at the Cokobar in London (See Photos)

by Akan Ido Yvonne Nelson yesterday celebrated her birthday at the popular Cokobar in London wearing a sexy monochrome dress which showed her long delectable legs. The Ghanaian actress rocked a SS Alexander Wang dress to the venue of the event which was organised courtesy of the Cokobar brand. Nelson, who turned 28, clearly had... Read More

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November 15, 2013

‘I didn’t have any contract with Don Jazzy’ – Wande Coal opens up in interview (WATCH)

by Akan Ido Ex-MAVIN artiste, Wande Coal is telling whoever cares to listen that he was under no contractual obligation with the record label. The talented artiste who had a public fall-out with his former label boss, Don Jazzy said, “The song Babyface was supposed to be on my album but since we fell out... Read More

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November 5, 2013

Liz Yemoja: Live Your Best Life And Own It! (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Liz Yemoja “Something deep in the human heart breaks at the thought of a life of mediocrity.” – C.S Lewis “So, welcome to Liz’s pity party.” *Sigh. There was a phase in my life where people related to me in this fashion. I had managed to live life in a “Woe is me” manner; there... Read More

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October 20, 2013

BUSTED: How Taofik Amao, Nigerian who fixes sham marriages in the UK was arrested (PICTURED)

October is proving to be the month of reckoning for migration scammers. Barely days after Nigerian Prince Dr Yilkyes made headlines during his trial at Canterbury Crown Court for running a huge illegal immigration racket, Taofik Amao, 50, of Stanfield Gardens, Dagenham was handed a two-year sentence for attempting to arrange a fake wedding. His... Read More

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October 20, 2013

Somalian girl smuggled into the UK to have her organs harvested, 67 Nigerian children also trafficked

Shocking: Traffickers intended to sell the girl’s organs on the black market A girl was trafficked from Somalia into the UK to have her organs harvested, it has been revealed. The case – believed to be the first of its kind in Britain – was revealed in a Government report which found the number... Read More

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October 15, 2013

Okey Ndibe: To speak or not to speak

by Okey Ndibe It’s sad to see Mr. Obi’s handlers count among his achievements the donation of buses, computers, and desks to schools. Point to one serious location in the world where such approach to statecraft is held to be praise worthy. I used to believe that Nigerians who reside abroad – especially those in... Read More

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October 9, 2013

Japheth Omojuwa: Corruption as Commander-in-Chief and 100 days of ASUU strike (Y! FrontPage)

by Japheth Omojuwa There will be no fight against corruption under this government. Nigeria will not win the war against corruption under the current administration of President Goodluck Jonathan. You can’t win a battle you don’t fight. In fact, based on the administration’s parley with corruption, one should not be surprised when the corruption statistics... Read More

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October 5, 2013

How do you like her now? Blogger, Linda Ikeji gets a beauty makeover (LOOK)

by Akan Ido Blogger, Linda Ikeji who recently celebrated her birthday at the Cokobar in the UK just got what she described as “My Edee Beau make-over” looking awesome. Ikeji, who shared the photo on her Instagram page stuck with her now trademark centre parting with her red glowing lips and animated eyes saying all you... Read More

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October 4, 2013

Femi Fani-Kayode: Unlike Obasanjo, we have a president without gumption

by Femi Fani-Kayode I am a great believer in strong government and I am one of those that has always believed that President Olusegun Obasanjo was one of the best, if not the best, and most effective leaders that we have ever had in this country. Permit me to begin this contribution by quoting a... Read More

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October 2, 2013

AWFUL: Nigerian nurse, Grace Adeleye banned from practicing in the UK after baby she circumcised bleeds to death (PICTURED)

A nurse who let a three-and-a-half week baby bleed to death after carrying out a circumcision using just scissors, forceps and olive oil has been banned from practising in the UK. Grace Adeleye, 67, performed the dangerous African treatment known as a ‘clamp and cut’ on Goodluck Caubergs for a fee of £100 at... Read More

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September 27, 2013

Hot, hot, HOT! Ex-Tinsel star, Damilola Adegbite brings SEXY back at UK movie premiere (LOOK)

by Oge Okonkwo Former Tinsel actress, Damilola Adegbite came all out in an outfit we can only describe as ‘sexy and fierce’, made by UK based designer Smooch XOXO. Ms. Adegbite wore this dress to the premiere of Michelle Dede’s ‘Flower Girl’ in the UK, ready to break necks. The actress posted the photos of herself with the... Read More

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September 24, 2013

What disease? Tinubu works out his operated knee in the UK (WATCH)

by ‘Jola Sotubo Despite widespread rumours that his health is deteriorating , it has been discovered that Bola Tinubu is recuperating quite well in the United Kingdom after undergoing knee surgery. Tinubu, who had an operation on his knee last month, is seen here doing exercises and is believed to be making a full and... Read More

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September 23, 2013

TERRIBLE: 8-year-old BOY appears pregnant due to rare genetic disorder (PHOTOS)

An eight-year-old boy has been diagnosed with an incredibly rare genetic disorder which makes him look ‘pregnant’. Aadam Asif is one of only 17 people in the UK to suffer from Niemann-Pick, Type B, which causes an enlarged liver and spleen. He was born with the condition, which caused his stomach to protrude, but doctors only discovered... Read More

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September 22, 2013

Obi Nwakanma: Fani-Kayode’s questionable call to disband Nigeria

by Obi Nwakanma His children will have nothing to lose with a dismantled nation. They will live a quarter of their lives in the air, a quarter in the UK, a quarter in Dubai, and another quarter in the gated houses reinforced by layers of concrete and steel … While he was enjoying the perks... Read More

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September 5, 2013

Abacha loot: Two arrested in UK over £20m

by ‘Jola Sotubo Years after his demise, the name of former Nigerian military ruler,Sani Abacha, is still causing controversy around the globe. Efforts have been made to trace the funds reportedly embezzled by the late dictator and those efforts have extended to the United kingdom. Investigations have uncovered another £20m(N5.12billion) reportedly laundered by Abacha through... Read More

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September 4, 2013

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, & Ice Prince get MOBO Awards nomination

by Adeola Balogun The Nigerian music industry is causing ripples on the international scene as not long after being recognized by American BET, the UK’s MOBO awards is also honouring Nigerian artistes. The list of nominees for this year’s edition of the MOBO awards includes our very own Ice Prince, Tiwa Savage and Wizkid.... Read More

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September 2, 2013

But really, who does this?! UK driver caught on camera urinating on his bus (PHOTOS)

A bus driver is being investigated by his bosses after he was apparently caught on film urinating on his vehicle. The film, which was shot by a passerby, appears to show the driver zipping up his flies after relieving himself out of a gap between the central doors of his empty bus. Johnson Rotimi,... Read More

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