June 12: The Lessons Not Learnt
TODAY marks the 20th anniversary of the landmark Presidential election of June 12, 1993 that was won by the late billionaire businessman, Chief MKO Abiola, but was inexplicably annulled by the then...
View ArticleMario Balotelli Proposes to Girlfriend with £100,000 Diamond Ring
Mario Balotelli is set to wed girlfriend Fanny Neguesha – after proposing with a £100,000 ring. The former Manchester City ace gave the Belgian beauty a huge diamond sparkler at the weekend. The happy...
View ArticleChange 2015: Walking the Talk
This year, 2013 is gradually coming to an end and that draws us closer to the much anticipated (or is it dreaded) 2015 when Nigeria’s possible disintegration or break-up as had been predicted. Last...
View ArticleA Culture of Diffidence: Why We Might Remain The Way We Are
‘The only stable state is the one in which all men are equal before the law’— Aristotle Whenever I am part of a gathering of young people, I observe. Within ten minutes of back-and-forth, I can tell...
View ArticleBreaking News: Pa Fatai Rolling Dollar is Dead
Unconfirmed news just got in that the veteran musician Pa Fatai Rolling dollar who gained popularity with the famous ‘Won Kere Si Number Wa’ is dead. Aged 87, Fatai Rolling Dollar was born on July 22...
View Article[PHOTOS] Meet The Three Breasted Woman
This picture of a girl abundantly blessed has been trending on the Internet. According to Wikipedia: Accessory breasts, also known as polymastia, supernumerary breasts, multiple chest syndrome, or...
View ArticleNigeria Sends 700 Soldiers To Liberia For Peace Mission
As part of contribution to United Nation’s peace support operations to West Africa, 700 soldiers from the Nigerian Army have been deployed to Liberia for a peace support operation. Addressing the...
View ArticleUK Court Orders Nigerian Oil Tycoon, Michael Priest To Surrender Seven...
Britain’s top court on Wednesday handed an oil tycoon a costly setback in a divorce case, ruling he must give his ex-wife assets held by companies he owns. In a case with significant implications for...
View ArticleSchurrle signing adds new dimension to Chelsea attack
A deal has been struck to bring the Bayer Leverkusen and Germany winger to Stamford Bridge, a move that will bolster an already-strong attacking line with the 22-year-old’s pace Chelsea’s year-long...
View ArticleHow FIFA helped NFF beg Eagles
It took the intervention of the officials of world football governing body, FIFA, to get the Super Eagles out of the Namibia hotel, where they locked down, and refused to board their flight following a...
View ArticleSuper Eagles to arrive in Brazil on Saturday
The national team has resolved the problems which ensured that it missed its flight to South America and will now play in the Confederations Cup Nigeria will play in the Confederations Cup after...
View ArticleBlogging Ruined My Writing
‘SEGA ruined my basketball game’ It is the year 1998. Diallo is playing on the stereo. I am in third heaven. Lemme say it this simply, Wyclef’s ‘Diallo’ is to 1998 as Davido’s ‘Dami Duro’ is to...
View ArticleUNIUYO crisis: Five student leaders killed in auto crash
The crisis that engulfed the University of Uyo in Akwa Ibom State, which led to the killing of a student and the closure of the institution, yesterday claimed the lives of the Senate President of the...
View ArticleOkonjo-Iweala Opens Up, Says Nigeria Economy Is In Danger
On Monday, June 10, at the third round of the 2013 ministerial platform in Abuja, Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, spoke glowingly about the Nigerian...
View ArticleMandela’s condition remains serious, says South African President, Jacob Zuma
South African President, Jacob Zuma, on Thursday night said the condition of ailing former President Nelson remains serious but continues to improve. Mr. Zuma said after his visit to Mr. Mandela in...
View ArticleZambian Author & Economist Responds to Bill Gates’ Personal Attacks
Zambia-born author and renowned economist Dambisa Moyo, on Thursday reacted to the world’s richest man Bill Gates’ “inappropriate and disrespectful” comments about her and her New York Times...
View ArticleNigeria’s Population Expected to Exceed US by 2050, Rivals China by 2010 – UN
Large developing countries, such as China, India and Brazil, have seen a rapid fall in the average number of children per woman, but in other nations, such as Nigeria, Niger, Ethiopia and Uganda,...
View ArticleMikel Obi agrees move to Galatasaray
According to reports, Mikel Obi has agreed to join Turkish champions Galatasaray, this summer. Bulent Tulun, who is Gala’s sporting director, confirmed that the Nigerian midfielder, has agreed in...
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