A judge in Ethiopia’s capital on Tuesday found a former opposition spokesperson guilty of encouraging terrorism with a series of anti-government Facebook posts. Yonatan Tesfaye was arrested in December 2015…
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A total of 335 foreign nationals were on Tuesday in Abuja granted citizenship by the Federal Government after statutory clearance and due diligence by the relevant security agencies. The…
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The trial of Sambo Dasuki, former national security adviser (NSA), could not take place on Tuesday owing to his absence. This is the fourth time the former NSA has failed…
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Popular prophet, Joshua Iginla, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari not to rush home from his medical trip in London. The Abuja-based clergy and shepherd in charge of Champions Royal Assembly,…
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President Emmanuel Macron will visit French troops in Africa on Friday, a source close to the new leader said on Tuesday. Aides have said he is expected to go to…
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A young man who was born with a disability that leaves him with two extra legs has cried out for urgent assistance. Arun Kumar is a 22-year-old man who has…
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The National Bureau of Statistics said the average price of imported rice decreased by 7.22 per cent, as one kilogramme was sold for N250.30 in April from N418.71 in March.…
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Saturday 6th May, 2017 was a very busy weekend at Isheri-Osun, Lagos , as the family of Adebisi Oni and Ekundayo Amuni joined their children in a classy matrimony. The…
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News
Google and partners commit $100m to African broadband project CSquared
by Arinze Ago May 16, 2017Google is forming a four-way partnership to invest in a wholesale broadband infrastructure project designed to bring fast and reliable internet access to cities across Africa. The initiative is an…
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The Lagos Carnival and Eyo Festival are back and set to hold on 13th May and 20th May respectively with a special edition of Runway Jazz on the 30th of…
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Africa
List of African stars who have won the controversial award, BET
by Daniji Emmanuel May 16, 2017The BET Awards is currently in the eye of the storm. With many African artistes speaking on the poor handling and recognition given to them, there is a controversy raging…
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Beyonce dominated last year’s BET Awards with “Lemonade,” but there’s more juice in her cup. The pop star is nominated for seven awards at the 2017 BET Awards, the network…
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Media
Nigeria has strong varsities not internationally recognised – W’Bank chief
by Arinze Ago May 16, 2017Mr Andreas Blom, a Task Team Leader with the World Bank Academic Centre of Excellence, says Nigeria has strong Universities that do not enjoy international recognition. Blom disclosed this at…
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A member of ‘Females in Nigeria’ group on Facebook, which Charity Aiyedogbon a.k.a Chacha belonged to before she went missing, reportedly nagged her husband of 9 years to death. According…
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Sports
Enyeama, Mikel, Oparanozie, others nominated for Nigeria Pitch Awards
by Arinze Ago May 16, 2017Three-time FIFA World Cup star Vincent Enyeama, Super Eagles’ Captain, John Obi Mikel, and France-based striker, Desire Oparanozie, have been nominated for various honours in the 4th Nigeria Pitch Awards.…
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EntertainmentMedia
Greed: Desperate Nigerian student loses tuition fee to fake Hushpuppi on Twitter
by Reporter May 16, 2017Twitter user, @rappertizer, who wanted to turn his 30k which was his tuition fee to N3million, lost the money to a fake Hushpuppi account. The sad student , who is…
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Antonio Conte has challenged his Chelsea players to make history by beating Sunderland on the Premier League’s final day after a 4-3 win over Watford on Monday secured the Blues…
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Ace Nigerian singers Wizkid, Tekno and Davido have been nominated for the ‘Best International Act Africa’ category of the 2017 edition of the prestigious Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards. According…
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Our society has brainwashed us to think that multitasking is an ability to be admired and sought after in employees, parents and everyone else you can think of. I think…
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Wondering why you should quit your job and become a teacher? Even though teachers don’t have high paychecks, some people choose to be teachers and love their career choice. Teachers…
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Media
Junaid Mohammed’s Bunkum and the Final Battle for Nigeria’s Independence – By Femi Fani-Kayode
by Arinze Ago May 16, 2017Following the proclamation by former Second Republic House of Representatives member, Juniad Muhammed that the North will insist on being in power till 2017 if Buhari doesn’t complete his tenure,…
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News
Serious Commotion as 20 Farmers are Shot Dead By Fulani Herdsmen in Niger State
by Arinze Ago May 16, 2017Fulani herdsmen carrying guns have attacked a community in Niger state shooting about 20 people dead in yet another bloody attack. Nigerian herdsmen armed with guns, reportedly killed 20 farmers…
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Entertainment
Omoba & De Jumbo Beats Celebrate City People Magazine’s Publisher on Workers’ Day
by Reporter May 16, 2017African Juju Gospel maestro Omoba and De Jumbo Beat is the idol ‘du jour,’ as lauded by the media with every accolade possible. He’s been compared to our dear king…
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Men are confident about their leadership skills, and while they are just confident, women do use all their skills, becoming much better bosses than men. Like many others, I used…
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The Nigerian economy is gradually coming out of its worst recession in years, the finance minister, Kemi Adeosun, has said. “Nigeria is coming out of recession; we are beginning to…
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Media
FG Establishes Website, Reactivates YouTube to Provide Access to the Public – Buhari’s Aide Reveals
by Arinze Ago May 16, 2017The Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on digital and New media, Tolu Ogunlesi, has opened up in Abuja on Monday about the federal government’s plan on website, YouTube. The…
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La Liga remains undecided — at least at the top. Barcelona top the table with one round of fixtures remaining, but Real Madrid are favourites for the title with a…
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Video of the week
Phyno – Link Up [Official Video] ft. Burnaboy, M.I
by Daniji Emmanuel May 16, 2017The Penthauze Playmaker, Phyno teams up with two other powerful Lyricists Burnaboy and M.I to create a masterpiece titled “Link Up” off his latest album, The Playmaker. Link Up is…
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes Barcelona and Bayern Munich would have sacked him if he had a similar campaign to the one his Manchester City team have had at…
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EntertainmentWeird News
Pastor eaten by crocodiles while trying to walk on water
by Reporter May 16, 2017A pastor who tried replicating the Biblical story of Jesus Christ walking on water has been eaten by crocodiles. The pastor, identified as Jonathan Mthethwa, of the Saint of…
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The leaders of a nationwide military mutiny in Ivory Coast have accepted a government proposal on bonus payments and agreed to return to barracks and end their revolt, two spokesmen…
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When you have been working in the company for many years, and you see no improvement but only complications, it means you need to learn how to set better boundaries…
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Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has said that style is “more important than winning a trophy” as he reflects on the progress made in his first season in England. The…
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Society
Ghanaian Bride Wears 20 Outfits in 2 Days for Her Wedding [Photos+Video]
by Arinze Ago May 16, 2017An African lady has been trending on social media after showcasing too many clothes during the period of her nuptial knot. This Ghanaian bride, Sadiat appears to have made history…
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Entertainment
Dino Melaye forced to delete his photo with TBoss after Nigerians tagged him one of her ‘private jet owners’
by Reporter May 16, 2017Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial district, Dino Melaye posted a beautiful photo of himself with the second runner up of the 2017 Big Brother Naija reality show, Tokunbo Idowu, aka…
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Sports
Wilfred Ndidi Wins Leicester City’s Young Player Of The Season Award
by Damilare Salami May 16, 2017Nigerian International, Wilfred Ndidi has been named Leicester City’s young player of the season award. The 20-year-old beat Demarai Gray and Ben Chilwell to the prize at the club’s award…
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Entertainment
Remember Princess Vitarah? She Invites Men with Huge Manhood in Alluring Video
by Arinze Ago May 16, 2017Controversial U.S-based Nigerian singer, Princess Vitarah who has made a blossoming career out of ‘adult music’ has dropped another banging single doing the usual. In her new visuals titled “I…
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The Daily Trust newspaper has published an interesting feature story (May 15), on the sudden surge in the number of First Class degrees being churned out by Nigerian universities. Daily…
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EducationSocial MediaSociety
See what Father did to his 3-year-old child for defecating in bedroom
by Reporter May 16, 2017Kwabena, a 3-year-old toddler has been left with a swollen mouth and scars on his body, after his cruel 45-year-old dad, Mr Anokye from Oseikwame in Asunafo North, Brong Ahafo…
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Adekunle Gold has confirmed to Planet TV that he is no longer under YBNL record label, because his two-year contract has expired. According to the singer, contracts are not renewed…
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News
Superiority Claim: Obas Council Gives Olugbo Four Days To Withdraw Statement
by Reporter May 16, 2017The Secretary General, Council of Yoruba Obas, Oba Aderemi Adedapo, has described the Olugbo of Ugbo Kingdom, Oba Fredrick Akinruntan, as a rabble rouser and an attention-seeking monarch for declaring…
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The embattled Emir of Kano has reiterated the formidable unity of Nigeria in the face of cultural diversities. Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi ll has said that Nigeria will remain…
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Herdsmen raped a woman and beat her husband to a pulp, at a farm in Ubuneke-Ivbiaro, Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State. Husband of the rape victim, Umoru…
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Entertainment
LOL: War of words between Bobrisky and Ghanaian comedienne Afia [READ]
by Reporter May 16, 2017Ghanaian comedienne and actress, Afia Schwarzenegger shared a video of Bobrisky dancing at his aunty’s party in Chicago and dissed him. The drama started after Afia shared the viral video…
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The Lagos State Government has commenced the installation of free Wi-Fi at parks and gardens across the state. Already, it said the Ndubuisi Kanu Park, Alausa had been completed with…
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Education
JAMB Declares Mass Failure For Candidates Who Bought Fake Forms
by Damilare Salami May 16, 2017The Registrar, Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB Prof. Is-haq Oloyede has warned candidates sitting for the exam not to fall victim to fraudsters who claim to have prepared answers…
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Weird News
Evil! Beautiful Woman Cut Into Pieces And Cooked in a Pan By Her Own Boyfriend {Photos}
by Arinze Ago May 16, 2017A woman has been brutally murdered by her own boyfriend who cut her into pieces and then cooked her in a pan. Marcus Volke, a 28-year-old chef is said to…
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Kenya’s health ministry on Tuesday released an alert on Ebola outbreak following the disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Director of Medical Services at the…
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Interviews
The Many Secrets Of GANI ADAMS – Wife, Erelu MOJISOLA ADAMS Reveals
by Daniji Emmanuel May 16, 2017Quiet, unassuming and clearly a beautiful woman, Erelu Mojisola Adams is the charming wife of Otunba Gani Adams, the leader of the popular pan African group, OPC. A very warm,…
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EntertainmentHealth
‘Let’s go bald together’, Tonto Dikeh shows support for bestie, Halimah Abubakar
by Reporter May 16, 2017Instagram Queen Halima Abubarkar recently had a successful surgery, but the drugs she was given are reacting the other way round and she had to shave her hair. He actress…