Bamidele Aturu: The way forward for Anambra’s inconclusive election

Ochereome Nnanna: On Abia sacked workers’ recall

by Ochereome Nnanna It is not true that Abia State Government sacked non-indigenes. Categories of staff from other South East states of Imo, Enugu, Anambra and Ebonyi were asked to transfer their services to their states of origin. In the Abia State Civil Service, there are Nigerians from almost every state of the federation outside... Read More

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Hannatu Musawa: Child bride is NOT Islamic, here’s the proof

by Hannatu Musawa The piece brings in a different perspective to the argument of the age of ‘A’ishah, the wife of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) when she wed The Rasul (SAW). This week I wanted to write on a very interesting and enlightening piece a knowledgeable and enlightened academic and Muslim scholar referred me to. The... Read More

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Is’haq Modibbo Kawu: They have killed our comrade

by Is’haq Modibbo Kawu It was one tragedy too many that we lost him in an accident involving those convoys-from-hell that the members of the Nigerian ruling class have continued to terrorize our roads with since the days of military dictatorship. Many different thoughts came to my mind last week, when news of Festus Iyayi’s... Read More

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Amanze Obi: Willie Obiano and Peter Obi’s next role in South east politics

by Amanze Obi Even though the entire polity took interest in what would happen in Anambra state, the man at the centre of the stage was Peter Obi, the hard-fighting Governor of the State. The events leading to the elections had all the trappings of a melodrama. The plots were full of sensation. The dramatis... Read More

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Opinion: Olisa Metuh was right all along, Anambra is a PDP state

by Steve Nwosu Suffice it to say, however, that last Saturday, the Anambra people again reminded Obi that he ‘failed’, as they went back to their old love; the PDP. And, consequently, Nwoye. My good friend, Barrister Olisa Metuh, who is also the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, has never failed to tell anyone,... Read More

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Opinion: James Ibori’s retrial was set to nail him by all means possible

by Magnus Onyibe In my view, Ibori pleaded guilty due to the psychological and physical trauma he has been put through by law enforcement agencies in the past eight years in Nigeria, Dubai and now the UK. The weird thing about the ongoing Chief James Onanefe lbori, former governor of Delta State assets confiscation trial... Read More

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Dele Agekameh: Bamanga Tukur is a willing puppet used to perpetrate illegality in the PDP

by Dele Agekameh The climax of this regime of terror unleashed on the group was the recent disruption of the governors’ meeting at the Kano State Governor’s Lodge in Abuja. For quite some time now, the Nigerian political theatre has been embroiled in crises of unimaginable proportion. Every other day, new dimensions are added to... Read More

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Opinion: Another election, another blunder by INEC!

by Levi Obijiofor Would Jega accept responsibility for the botched governorship election in Anambra State? No, he won’t. It is just not his style. He is too perfect to be faulted by anyone. As chair of INEC, he perceives himself as a superstar and an infallible man The Anambra State governorship election that was conducted... Read More

Photo of the Day: Can you spot Nollywood actress, Ini Edo in this photo?

by Oke Efagene ‘A little laughter never hurt nobody’; that must be the idea behind Ini Edo’s latest act. The lovely Nollywood actress was spotted on set and almost unrecognizable, dressed as a man with a pot-belly. Once again, we are reminded of one of the reasons why we love the talented actress – humour

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Nollywood actress survives car accident (PHOTO)

by Oke Efagene A major tragedy was averted today when a Nollywood actress narrowly escaped death. Memunat Yunusa, a Yoruba actress cum movie producer popularly referred to as Mimiano, was involved in a car accident. Yunusa was reportedly on her way to a movie location in Oyo town, when the accident occurred. Reports say the actress was... Read More

‘Omo Baba Olowo’ makes history! Davido is announced as the first Editor-at-Large of Teen Y! Magazine (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene The editors at Y! today announced award winning hit artiste, producer and label boss, Davido (real name David Adeleke) as the first ever editor-at-large for its cool new brand, Teen Y! “The choice was simple really,” said Tinsel actor Ifeanyi Dike Jr, who is supervising editor for Teen Y! “Who is the... Read More

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Living large: Sound Sultan gets officially blinged by luxury designer, Alexander Amosu (LOOK)

by Oke Efagene Sound Sultan received a dazzling gift item from popular luxury designer, Alexander Amosu. Amosu who is known for his extravagant gifts to stars like Don Jazzy, Psquare and Wizkid, presented the gift to Sultan during a visit to the musician. The excited star posted this photo on his instagram page earlier today... Read More

“I bless d day u found me”: Jim Iyke sends an aww-inducing birthday note to his ‘Skittles’, Nadia Buari (READ)

by Oge Okonkwo It’s Nadia Buari’s birthday today. Jim Iyke who is currently on holiday in Europe with his lady love Nadia Buari, sent a birthday message to her via Twitter which reads: Happy buffday my #BFF. God’s vessel of extra ordinary gifts. Best amongst equals.U fly only wh eagles dare.I bless d day u found... Read More

Demola Rewaju: So Michael is dead and life still goes on?

by Demola Rewaju Death comes with such a shocking finality and so suddenly that you can’t help but be dazed for a short moment before the rush of tears to your eyes. We like to take refuge in religious postulations about how the dead exist on another plane where the good go to heaven and... Read More

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Olusegun Adeniyi: How competent is Jega’s INEC?

by Olusegun Adeniyi However, the Anambra State election fiasco has exposed INEC simply because they could not “wobble and fumble” to produce a result as they always managed to do, leaving the courts and tribunals to sort out the rest. If the morning shows the day, as they say, then the Independent National Electoral Commission... Read More

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Opinion: Gov. Amaechi can (like to) ask Google for the ‘missing’ N5 billion

by Ebubedike Akabuwa Once again, Governor Amaechi has seen another attempt to blame the “$5B ECA allegedly missing funds” on the President Jonathan led Federal Government. The big question then is, what other bad name will suffice to hang this dog? As usual, I will offer my unsolicited advice to the Rivers state Governor in... Read More

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Opinion: Supplementary election in Anambra is illegal and unconstitutional

by Jiti Ogunye There is no legal backing, in the Electoral Act or in the Constitution, for this travesty of electoral practice. As the Nigerian people witnessed in the 2011 General Elections, and in particular during the Imo State Governorship Election, and as they have seen in the Edo State Governorship Election, the Ondo State... Read More

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Believe it or not: This is how you define true love… no boundaries (LOOK)

by Oke Efagene Beautiful Hayley Kersten took to instagram to share photos of herself and her ‘handsome’ and ‘sexy’ African boyfriend. We know what you are thinking, but don’t judge a book by its cover – Hayley is apparently smitten by her sweetheart. A classic example of the saying; ‘love is blind’, right? They look happy... Read More

November 20, 2013

Opinion: Who killed Iyayi and who owns Nigerian roads?

by Ogaga Ifowodo But Iyayi was slaughtered on a public highway, so you should also ask: Who owns Nigeria’s roads? The answer by our convoy-loving men and women of power is that they, and not all of us, own the roads. So they recruit and train drivers and policemen to drive us out of THEIR... Read More

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Opinion: Why Baba Omojola abandoned the Anglican Church to face Ifa religion

by Jubrin Ibrahim Just before being called to the Bar, he participated in a demonstration against apartheid and was convicted for destroying public property. On appeal, the judge asked him to apologise so that the conviction will be overturned and he could be called to the Bar and he refused to apologise for engaging in... Read More

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The lovebirds are back! Actor, Jim Iyke & Nadia Buari are off to Europe for her birthday (LOOK)

by Oge Okonkwo Jim Iyke’s gift to Nadia Buari for her birthday would make any girl green with envy. The actor in celebration of his bff/girlfriend decided to take her holidaying in Europe and did not hesitate to inform his fans via Twitter. His tweets: Bff’s buffday on 21st.I’m takin her on a short jamboree!... Read More

Opinion: GEJ should sack officials who only snore at meetings and award contracts to their cronies

by Emma Okocha In the circumstances, the infantile Ministers of Education from the day, they approved the banning of the study of History in our schools, shoved our country away from the road of progress to darkness. The next Minister of Education we strongly recommend should be a History teacher. Until the last cabinet shake... Read More

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