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February 14, 2013

Report: Singer, Goldie goes into coma, reported dead

by Hauwa Gambo Terrible news this evening. We have received reports that singer and reality TV star, Goldie Harvey has passed on this evening. We had earlier confirmed that she…

February 10, 2013

#ThankGodForOurFreedoms: Cuban pastor imprisoned, persecuted in his country finally makes it to America (PICTURED)

Pastor Omar Gude Pérez, his wife, Kenia Denis, and their two children arrived in the United States as refugees Friday. They were finally granted permission by Cuban emigration authorities to…

February 6, 2013

There’s something about government (#NewLeadership Series with Chude Jideonwo)

Government is the singular most important force for change in any society – print that and paste it on your door if you really want to do something to change…

February 3, 2013

Okay, then: “A Biafran president will emerge on February 20” – Founder, Biafra Zionist Movement

Ben Onwuka by Akan Ido Ben Onwuka was an unknown name until November 5, 2012, when his group, the Biafra Zionist Movement were arrested in Enugu during a rally calling…

February 2, 2013

Heard of bath salts? New video warns of the nightmarish effects of its use (WATCH)

US NAVY A new PSA released by the Navy warns sailors against taking bath salts. Above, the drugged-up sailor hallucinates that his roommate is a demon. The U.S. Navy…

January 25, 2013

John Campbell: Is the upsurge in violence in Northern Nigeria connected to Mali?

by John Campbell As for the attempted assassination, the emir of Kano has become a controversial figure. He is a potential target from a number of different quarters. High profile,…

January 22, 2013

American Princess: Beyonce ‘kills’ the US National Anthem at the Inauguration (WATCH)

We may have nearly fainted when Beyoncé strolled into the 2013 Presidential Inauguration sporting beautiful loose curls. But once the star grabbed the microphone to belt out the national anthem,…

December 1, 2012

Breaking News: American football player shoots himself dead after shooting girlfriend at the team’s main stadium

A player for the Kansas City Chiefs American football team has shot himself dead at the team's main stadium. US media reports say the unnamed player was involved in an…

November 14, 2012

#2Reasons: Why Nigerians get their visa applications denied – US Consulate

by Isi Esene The United States Consulate on Tuesday said the reason many visa applicants get their applications rejected is because they are yet to visit other countries. The vice-consul,…

November 5, 2012

US presidential election: Both sides should calm down

by Joe Scarborough We can fret, flail around with our theories, over-analyze and pontificate as to why our side will win. But in the end, it’s still in the hands…

October 30, 2012

Oh, Sandy: US storm sweeps through (PHOTOS)

by Hauwa Gambo While it has been the butt of parody accounts, jokes, and analysis centered around the United States presidential election, the storm off the east coast has changed…

October 28, 2012

TICKER: US state of Hawaii evacuated as Tsunami approached the island

A tsunami spawned by an earthquake in Canada sent waves and fear thousands of miles away to Hawaii, where some residents scrambled to higher land and prepared for a fierce…

October 27, 2012

Halliburton scandal: Jonathan orders AGF Adoke to locate $26.5m plea bargain money

by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan has ordered the attorney-general of the federation and minister of justice, Mohammed Bello Adoke, to locate the whereabouts of the $26.5m plea bargain money…

October 27, 2012

My friend lied and defamed my character, God will pay her in 7D – Dencia (+ her hottest photos)

by Isi Esene You can say all you want about singer Dencia but one thing you can't take away from her is her penchant to say it as it is.…

September 21, 2012

SNAPSHOT: Did Mitt Romney dye his face brown to get Latino votes?

Mitt Romney's natural look by Isi Esene There are rumours indicating that the US Republican candidate, Mitt Romney, dyed his face brown during a Univision interview. Some are speculating that…

September 18, 2012

“The Muslims are Angry!!!!!” (See Photos)

OMG! Baby rage. by Isi Esene All we have seen in the news recently are images of rage, violence, killings, stone-throwing and burning of flags in the Arab world following…

September 16, 2012

PHOTOS: Meet Nakoula Basseley Nakoula, producer of controversial anti-Muslim film

Nakoula Basseley Nakoula (Left). by Isi Esene The first pictures of the Egyptian born US man who is suspected to be behind the amateur movie considered to be in bad…

September 15, 2012

#GoldTicketGate: “Who are they to question me?” Tinubu lashes back at the PDP

by Isi Esene The former governor of Lagos State, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu maintained that he was invited by the US Democratic Party for the recently concluded Democratic National Convention…

September 11, 2012

James Ibori absent in court, accused of withholding assets

by Isi Esene James Ibori, the former governor of Delta State who was convicted of money laundering and other financial crimes in a UK court in April surprised everyone yesterday…

September 8, 2012

Global depression? Suicide kills more people than wars and murders every year – WHO

by Akan Ido Who would have thought there are more deaths globally due to suicides than from wars and murders put together yearly? The World Health Organisation (WHO) released a…

August 28, 2012

Nigeria is world’s next economic giant – President Obama

by Isi Esene President Barack Obama yesterday said the progress of Africa is inextricably linked with that of Nigeria, a development which underscores the country's importance to the US policy…

August 22, 2012

God save the Queen: Prince Harry caught butt naked partying in Vegas (See, um, Photos)

by Isi Esene Prince Harry made a lot of female admirers happy over the weekend when he decided to put the crown jewels on display in Vegas. He apparently thought…

August 6, 2012

Another giant leap for mankind: NASA rover, Curiosity, lands on Mars after landing scare

by Isi Esene In a show of technological superiority, the robotic explorer Curiosity blazed through the pink skies of Mars, steering itself to a gentle landing inside a giant crater…

July 10, 2012

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Banky W, Skales, Wizkid begin US tour

by Doyin Jaiyesimi Just weeks after releasing the highly-anticipated EME all star album, the EME crew have embarked on their debut tour in the US. The multi-city tour kicked off…

July 3, 2012

Declaration of assets: Agreeing with the US is not an agreement, foreign minister says

by Tolu Orekoya Whether or not the president cares to divulge his assets to the Nigerian public has been debated about in the media since the now infamous "I don't give a damn!" comment…

June 7, 2012

#DanaCrash: Heartbreak ripples all the way to India, the US and Indonesia

Peter Waxtan By Tolu Orekoya The heartbreaking personal stories of those who died in the tragic Dana Air plane crash have dominated the news since the devastating crash on June 3 which…

June 3, 2012

NEA Nominees: Wizkid rises to the top, eLDee, Tiwa Savage, Bez, Davido follow

by Tolu Orekoya The Nigerian Entertainment Awards nominee list is out! Revealed on Friday June 1 at a swanky black-tie affair held at Eko Hotel & Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos. The list has…

May 22, 2012

Court Documents: FG paid disgraced former petroleum minister Dan Etete N155 billion

by Tolu Orekoya The Federal Government of Nigeria might once again be embroiled in a billion dollar scandal. According to a suit filed in US court, the FG paid out…

May 21, 2012

PICTURE: Chelsea vs. Bayern Munich? No, it’s David Cameron vs Angela Merkel

Drogba does it! Merkel gets a consoling hug by Tolu Orekoya G8 leaders took time off from trying to save the world from economic meltdown at Camp David in…

April 10, 2012

Rick Santorum Gives Up – Suspends US presidential campaign

by Hauwa Gambo After insisting for many months that he will not give up his mandate as the "true conservative" in the race, US Republican candidate Rick Santorum, has finally…

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