A 71-year-old man, Ita Daniel was yesterday paraded by the police in Akwa Ibom State along with other criminals, for slaughtering his wife with a machete....viewers discretion
Thursday, 18 June 2015
Emmanuel Adebayor dropped as captain of Togolese national team
Togolese international and Tottenham striker, Emmanuel Adebayor who last weekend help his national team secured a win over Liberia in the Africa Cup Nations qualifier match has been stripped off his captaincy role for the team. Despite netting for his team...
Boko Haram: Abandoned bombs kill 63 in Borno
A bag filled with improvised bombs discovered by operatives of youth vigilante at a deserted camp of Boko Haram near Monguno village in Borno state accidentally exploded, killing at least 63 persons, witnesses and security sources said...
Timeless beauty: Naomi Campbell rocks Versace dress she wore 18 years ago
Naomi Campbell proved her wardrobe is just as ageless as she attended the Fragrance Foundation Awards at Alice Tully Hall at the Lincoln Center in New York on Wednesday.
The 45-year-old supermodel showed off her stunning figure in a lavish silver Versace gown - which she first debuted 18 years ago...
The 45-year-old supermodel showed off her stunning figure in a lavish silver Versace gown - which she first debuted 18 years ago...
Wednesday, 17 June 2015
Why visa rejections do not Stop Nigerian migrants
In our series of letters from African journalists, novelist and writer Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani considers why Nigerians put their lives at risk and opt for dangerous routes to Europe when they fail to get visas.
Even the official route for Africans wishing to visit the West is paved with indignity.
I still have vivid memories of my first visit to the British High Commission in Lagos a little over a decade ago.
The swarm of sweaty applicants in the unending queue, many of whom had arrived as early as 04:00.
The battalion of whispering men who besieged me as soon as I arrived, offering to manufacture whatever document I required, be it bank statements or medical reports....
Even the official route for Africans wishing to visit the West is paved with indignity.
I still have vivid memories of my first visit to the British High Commission in Lagos a little over a decade ago.
The swarm of sweaty applicants in the unending queue, many of whom had arrived as early as 04:00.
The battalion of whispering men who besieged me as soon as I arrived, offering to manufacture whatever document I required, be it bank statements or medical reports....
Xenophobia: Nigerian Union Reports New Attacks In South Africa
The Nigerian Union in South Africa on Tuesday reported new xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other foreigners in Sternkopf, Namakwa Municipality, Northern Cape Province of South Africa.
The President of the Union, Ikechukwu Anyene, said in Pretoria, South Africa, that the Northern Cape Province Chapter Chairman of the Union reported the incident to its National Secretariat....
The President of the Union, Ikechukwu Anyene, said in Pretoria, South Africa, that the Northern Cape Province Chapter Chairman of the Union reported the incident to its National Secretariat....
Tyga and Kylie Jenner pulled over by police
Tyga got pulled over as he was taking his underage girlfriend Kylie Jenner to Disneyland, and the cops first question, "What's the rush?"
A CHP officer clocked Tyga going 82 on the freeway -- that's 17 MPH over the speed limit...
A CHP officer clocked Tyga going 82 on the freeway -- that's 17 MPH over the speed limit...
Berkeley balcony collapse: Inside 'run-down' Library Gardens complex where Irish students died in party tragedy
These are pictures showing 'run-down' conditions in the Library Gardens apartment block where five Irish students and an Irish-American woman were killed in a balcony collapse in California.
Ashley Donohoe, 22, and Olivia Burke, Eoghan Culligan, Niccolai Schuster, Lorcan Miller and Eimear Walsh, who were all 21, died when the fourth-floor balcony collapsed at around 1am local time yesterday...
Ashley Donohoe, 22, and Olivia Burke, Eoghan Culligan, Niccolai Schuster, Lorcan Miller and Eimear Walsh, who were all 21, died when the fourth-floor balcony collapsed at around 1am local time yesterday...
People Are Trying To Set Me Against Buhari – Tinubu
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has raised the alarm over a plot by some people to pit him against President Muhammadu Buhari.
Tinubu said this in a statement by his media office while responding to a report by an online medium...
Tinubu said this in a statement by his media office while responding to a report by an online medium...
Irish Schoolboy Blackmailed by Nigerian Gang Kills Himself
A schoolboy who killed himself after being duped into sending intimate photos online was subject to 'relentless' blackmail by a Nigerian gang, his parents have claimed.
Gerard and Teresa Hughes said their 17-year-old son Ronan, from County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, killed himself just hours after learning that the faceless criminals hounding him had followed through with a threat to send the images to one of his Facebook friends unless he paid them £3,300...
Gerard and Teresa Hughes said their 17-year-old son Ronan, from County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, killed himself just hours after learning that the faceless criminals hounding him had followed through with a threat to send the images to one of his Facebook friends unless he paid them £3,300...
'Old age will limit my performance as Nigeria's president' – Buhari admits.
President Muhammadu Buhari has admitted that his age would limit his performance as the President of the country.
Buhari, who was a military governor at 33 and Head of State at the age of 40, said he would have loved being a President when he was at a younger age. He will be 73 on December 17, 2015...
Tuesday, 16 June 2015
Police Discover 1,333 Live Ammunition In School Playground In Abia State
Police discover Live AmmunitionPolice have discovered 1,333 live ammunition of 7.762mm long hidden in a School playground in Abia State, south-east Nigeria.
The discovery was made by the Explosive Ordinance Department of the Abia State Police Command at the school located in Nkata- Ibeku, Umuahia North Local Government Area....
The discovery was made by the Explosive Ordinance Department of the Abia State Police Command at the school located in Nkata- Ibeku, Umuahia North Local Government Area....
Nigerians Reacts To The N8.64billion Wardrobe Allowance For Lawmakers
The newly inaugurated members of the National Assembly are to receive N8.64 billion as Wardrobe allowance next week. According to ThisDay, N8.64 billion wardrobe allowance translates to N17.5 million for each of the 360 members of the House of Representatives and N21.5 million for each of the 109 senators. This is asides the other allowances they are entitled to which includes furniture, housing and vehicle....
I don't know why people are anxious for Ministers – Pres.Buhari
Speaking to newsmen during the AU Summit in South Africa yesterday, president Buhari said he doesn’t know why people are anxious about ministers, saying he’s yet to appoint them because his predecessor’s transition committee submitted its report on the previous administration to him late...
Man Posing as MFM Pastor Arrested in Lagos
A Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Tuesday remanded a man, David Praise-Diri, who impersonated a pastor of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministry (MFM) at Ikoyi Prisons.
The Chief Magistrate, Bola Folarin-Williams, gave the ruling after the accused pleaded guilty to the offences...
The Chief Magistrate, Bola Folarin-Williams, gave the ruling after the accused pleaded guilty to the offences...
michelle obama delights pupils at london girl school
Prince Harry welcomed Michelle Obama and her family for tea at Kensington Palace this morning as part of her two-day visit to Britain.
The U.S. First Lady spent around 40 minutes chatting with the fifth in line to the throne, who was keen to catch up with them after the warm welcome he received at the White House during his trip to America two years ago....
The U.S. First Lady spent around 40 minutes chatting with the fifth in line to the throne, who was keen to catch up with them after the warm welcome he received at the White House during his trip to America two years ago....
My Regrets As INEC Chairman – Jega
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega, on Monday reviewed his tenure as the chairman of the electoral physique, saying his solely remorse was his incapability to create separate wage construction for these working with the fee. Jega spoke in Abuja throughout a retreat organised for the electoral officers of the fee the place the 2015 elections have been reviewed...
Shocking Photos: Lady Bites Off Penis Of Alleged Rapist In Lagos (Viewer Discretion)
A lady in Lagos went visiting a friend and was raped but bit off the alleged rapist’s penis before escaping and running out of the crime scene....viewers discretion is advised...
LAGOS !!! Policemen on Uniform Caught Peeing in Public (Photo)
These policemen were spotted in Ketu and a few meters away is a sign post bearing the inscription "DO NOT UNRINATE, ORDER BY POLICE"
A Congolese Officer Is Crushing On Omotola Jalade
Nollywood Superstar Actress, Omotola Jalade Ekehinde traveled to Kinshasha, Congo for the CINEF 2015 Film Festival in the city.
An immigration officer in Congo who met the actress at the airport decided to express his feelings for Omotola through mail....
An immigration officer in Congo who met the actress at the airport decided to express his feelings for Omotola through mail....
Toke Makinwa reacts to marriage woes, acknowledges the situation
Below is what she shared on instagram this morning
‘The amount of emails I have received from women across the world going thru difficult situations is heartbreaking. (Thank you all for sharing). In a world where the popular belief out there is that women hate each other, women can’t stand each other, etc. I have gotten emails/calls from women sharing their own personal pain and that is courageous....
‘The amount of emails I have received from women across the world going thru difficult situations is heartbreaking. (Thank you all for sharing). In a world where the popular belief out there is that women hate each other, women can’t stand each other, etc. I have gotten emails/calls from women sharing their own personal pain and that is courageous....
Monday, 15 June 2015
FG To Pay Unemployed Graduates & Poor Nigerians N5,000 Monthly
The federal government is on the verge of fulfilling one of its campaign promises as the president Muhammadu Buhari-led administration is set to pay the poorest citizens across the country.
Making this disclosure during the 10th year anniversary lecture of Crescent University, Abeokuta was Nigeria’s vice president, professor Yemi Osinbajo, who hinted that the unemployed as well as the poor Nigerians would pocket N5,000 monthly...
Making this disclosure during the 10th year anniversary lecture of Crescent University, Abeokuta was Nigeria’s vice president, professor Yemi Osinbajo, who hinted that the unemployed as well as the poor Nigerians would pocket N5,000 monthly...
BASKETMOUTH MAKES AN INTERESTING OLD MAN… & WOMAN!(PHOTOS)
Comedian Basketmouth posted a few photos on his social media page this morning and they are quite amusing. more pics after cut...
RCCG Will Produce A President – Pastor Adeboye
The general overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church Of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has once again used his mathematical skills to explain another important issue....
One of Gov. Fayose's handsome sons, Nigba Fayose
Introducing one of the Ekiti State Governor – Ayo Fayose’s handsome sons, Nigba Fayose. More pictures after the cut…
Bobbi Kristina 'being taken home to die peacefully' four months after being found unresponsive in bath
Bobbi Kristina is being moved home to pass away peacefully, according to reports.
Whitney Houston's daughter has been fighting for her life in hospital since January, when she was found unresponsive in her bath....
Whitney Houston's daughter has been fighting for her life in hospital since January, when she was found unresponsive in her bath....
Video from Speaker, Dogara's thanksgiving, attributes victory to God
The speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara had a thanksgiving service at the Living Faith Church Goshen City, Karu, Nasarawa State yesterday June 14th to appreciate God for his emergence as the new Speaker. Video after the cut...
Don’t take bribe, Buhari's Wife Aisha tells President’s men
The wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha has warned those around the President not to use their position to curry favours, but to key into his agenda of fighting corruption and insecurity.
Speaking while she hosted women and youths to a ‘thank you’ dinner, Mrs. Buhari said the success of the administration would depend on how the people around the President conduct themselves...
Speaking while she hosted women and youths to a ‘thank you’ dinner, Mrs. Buhari said the success of the administration would depend on how the people around the President conduct themselves...
Video: Toke Makinwa talked about her husband's ex who stalked him for years a month earlier
Before we all heard that Toke's marriage woes and her husband allegedly impregnating a side chick, the media personality talked about her husband's ex girlfriend who stalked him for years. She talked about the situation on the Moments with MO guest feature episode with Dolapo Oni, Bolanle, Omawunmi and Veronika Odeka in April 2015. In the interview, Toke said...
What Is Obasanjo Doing With President Buhari In South Africa?
President Buhari with Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and General Abdulsalam Abubakar at the 25th AU Summit In South Africa...
Hospital worker takes Snapchat photo of a 'ghost' outside children's ward
A hospital worker says he took this spooky picture of what appears to be a ghostly figure near a children's ward.
Andrew Milburn was texting his girlfriend at Leeds General Infirmary on Friday night just before starting his night shift.
To prove he was at work, he sent her a Snapchat image of a corridor on the hospital's Clarendon Wing....
Andrew Milburn was texting his girlfriend at Leeds General Infirmary on Friday night just before starting his night shift.
To prove he was at work, he sent her a Snapchat image of a corridor on the hospital's Clarendon Wing....
Two Nigerian big boys die in fatal car crash in Malaysia (photos)
Two Nigerians big boys, Otunba Akala and his friend (pictured left) died early Saturday morning June 13th after leaving two Malaysian clubs (Club Rain and HQ) some Nigerian artists performed in on Friday June 12th ...
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