Mikel gives us balance – Mourinho

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has again singled out his midfielder Mikel Obi for praise. Barely two hours before the big match against Arsenal on Monday at the Emirates, Mourinho told Chelsea FC website that even though the Stamford Bridge had not done exceptionally well in their last few games, they have been able to retain some respect and points because of the work rate of the Nigerian national player.Mourinho said, “We have a lot...

Read More

Charles Novia Should See This: Beverly Osu And Adaora Ukoh Disclose SEXY Christmas Cards (SEE)

Following a good tradition of issuing festive Christmas cards, BBA housemate Beverly Osu and actress Adaora Ukoh share theirs in revealing outfits.It looks like Charles Novia’s rants on Twitter about the misconception of Christmas (where he referred to Maheeda’s raunchy photos posted for the religious occasion) was not heard well enough.Check out the cards below. &nbs...

Read More

How FG allegedly lavished N4.7trn in 8yrs, by Reps

ABUJA—The Public Accounts Committee, PAC, of the House of Representatives revealed at the weekend that over N4 trillion was spent from 2004 to 2012 by the Federal Government from Service-wide Vote without the approval of the National Assembly.The committee said due process was not followed in the manner such a huge sum was lavished, noting that it contravened Section 80 of 1999 constitution.House of Representatives during plenaryHouse of...

Read More

Jonathan ‘s Reply to Obasanjo

For over ten days now the polity has been suffused with the verbiage of the letter written by former President Olusegun Obasanjo to President Goodluck Jonathan. The latter has been under pressure to respond to the issues Obasanjo raised in his letter. And for a while, it seemed the silence from the presidency implied consent, or that the President was too dazed by the vitriolic content of the letter to respond. But yesterday, the President...

Read More

Pastor docked over sexual assault, theft of N250

LAGOS — A 28-year–old pastor, Chibuike Israel, yesterday, appeared before an Ejigbo Magistrate’s Court in Lagos, over alleged unlawful carnal knowledge and stealing. The accused, who resides at the Ijegun area of Lagos, is facing three-count charge of sexual assault, stealing and obtaining by false pretences. The prosecutor, Cpl. Femi Adeleye, told the court that the accused committed the offences sometime in August at  4, Ojorubutu...

Read More

‘I don’t steal, I only give robbers information’

A 28-year-old man, Nonso Egbuzobi, who was recently arrested by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad during a robbery operation in Lagos State, has pleaded with the police to release him, saying he was just an informant and not a member of any robbery gang.Police authorities had said Egbuzobi and three others were part of a gang that killed three policemen during an ATM robbery at an Access Bank branch in Ayobo, Ipaja area of the...

Read More

Basketmouth Pays Visit To Sick Kids In Santa Outfit

Ace comedian, Basketmouth showed us his kind heart when he recently launched the Bright Okpocha Foundation that helps in giving back to society.The comedian re-affirmed his kindness yesterday when he visited the Children’s Hospital, Gbaja to spend time with the kids who have to spend the holidays in the hospital.Dressed up as Santa, Basketmouth along with his family and team members shared gifts and smiles around the various hospital wards.More...

Read More

Wizkid Gives Fan His Very Expensive Rolex Watch At Rhythm Unplugged Concert

Fans have been accusing the Omo Jaiye Jaiye crooner of being very stingy, but Wizkid has shown that he is the total opposite.The young superstar performed at the recently concluded Rhythm Unplugged concert and as usual, delivered one of the best  performances.That wasn’t the only highlight of the day as Wizkid also gave out his wristwatch.Wizkid came towards the fans and asked them to demand anything from him and they all screamed “your...

Read More

Are D’banj And Genevieve Back Together?

D’banj confessed in an interview months back that if you could pick anyone to get married to, that he would definitely pick Nollywood screen goddess — Genevieve Nnaji. It seems the entertainer superstar is making plans towards that direction as he was caught with the Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji at the Gulder Club Ultimate party which held on Saturday, December 14th at Oceanview in Victoria Island, Lagos. They really look good...

Read More

37 PDP Reps defect to APC

Thirty-seven members of the Peoples Democratic Party in the House of Representatives ended months of speculation on Wednesday as they formally defected to the All Progressives Congress.The development increased the numerical strength of the APC from 135  to 172. With this, it now has a simple majority in the House as the PDP now has 171 members.Seventeen other lawmakers  are members of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Labour...

Read More

Fuel scarcity looms as oil workers threaten strike January

Nigeria may experience nationwide scarcity of petroleum products immediately after the yuletide if the threat to ground operations in the oil and gas sector beginning from January 1, 2014 is carried out by workers in the industry.The workers, under the aegis of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria and the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Employees, on Tuesday declared that they would embark on strike...

Read More

Kogi convoy: ASUU welfare officer still in hospital

The National Welfare Officer of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Dr. Ngozi Iloh, is still undergoing surgeries and according to her, going through traumatic pains, at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin, Edo State.This is contrary to reports that she was treated and discharged in Lokoja, Kogi State, shortly after the accident, which was said to have been caused by the convoy of the Kogi State Governor, Mr Idris Wada,...

Read More

Obasanjo’s letter: PDP members urge govs to speak out

Goodluck Jonathan and Olusegun Obasanjo Peoples Democratic Party supporters   in the   North-West on Monday urged the party’s  governors to speak up on the issues raised by   former President Olusegun Obasanjo in his letter to President Goodluck Jonathan.The supporters,  under the aegis of the North-West Solidarity Forum, said the PDP governors’  continued silence on the issues was worrisome.The...

Read More

ASUU Suspends Strike After 5 Months

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its over five months old strike.ASUU Chairman, University of Lagos Chapter, Dr. Karo Ogbinaka told Channels Television that the union decided to suspend the strike after a marathon meeting held in Minna, Niger State capital on Monday.In attendance at the meeting, which ran till late in the evening, were all the ASUU branch chairmen and secretaries, the national executive members ...

Read More

ASUU set to end strike today

ASUU president, Fagge There are strong indications that the strike embarked on by the Academic Staff Union of Universities since July 1, will be called off today.Feelers from a meeting by the National Executive Council of ASUU held at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State on Monday indicated this. Though no official of the union was ready to confirm this, a source, who attended the meeting, said members of the union’s...

Read More

Village heads beat up monarch over chieftaincy disagreement

Alaye of Ayetoro, Oba Azeez Adelakun Scores of angry youths on Saturday went on the rampage in Ayetoro, Yewa North Local Government Area, Ogun State, following an alleged assault on the Alaye of Ayetoro, Oba Azeez Adelakun, by 10 village heads, popularly called baales.The youths also took to the streets on Sunday and prevented the opening of the market in the town, while other businesses were forced to close shops.The baales allegedly...

Read More

World bids Mandela final goodbye

World bids Mandela final goodbye With military pomp and traditional rituals, South Africa buried Nelson Mandela on Sunday, thus  marking  the  end of an exceptional journey for the prisoner turned President.Mandela,  who died on December 5   at the age of 95,  was laid to rest in his childhood village of Qunu.  His body travelled from Pretoria by air to Mthatha in Eastern Cape province, and then...

Read More

Obasanjo’s letter, attack on Niger Delta — Ijaw groups

The Ijaw Republican Assembly has condemned the letter sent to President Goodluck Jonathan by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, describing it as an attack on the oil-producing South-South geopolitical zone.The spokesperson of the Ijaw group, Annkio Briggs, in an interview with SUNDAY PUNCH said by writing the letter, Obasanjo sought to throw Nigeria into  turmoil and turn around to blame Jonathan for it.Briggs said the letter was born...

Read More

I will never wear mini skirt — Abiola Segun-Williams

Abiola Segun-Williams Known as Titi K in the soap, Tinsel, Abiola Segun-Williams talks about her career and style Q: Tell us about yourself A: I was born in Lagos.   I have always lived in Lagos. While I was growing up, my father was very strict, while my mother was a very soft woman. Unfortunately, he died in 1995.  I am married to Segun Williams but the name is very general.  I wanted to answer just Segun and drop...

Read More

Boko Haram burns 100 houses in Borno

At least four people were killed and more than 100 houses burnt down on Saturday when members of the Boko Haram, attacked Arboko village behind Gwoza hills in Borno State.The gunmen were said to have launched the attack around 2:30 am on Saturday and overran the villages before dawn. The village is said to be inhabited by a tiny Christian minority.Executive Director, Stefanos Foundation, Mr. Mark Lipdo, said in a text message on Saturday...

Read More

Chronology of Nelson Mandela’s life

As the remains of a great African icon, Nelson Mandela, the first South African post-apartheid President, are committed to mother earth today in Qunu, here are some of the memorable moments of Mandiba’s life before his passage. 1918, July 18: Born Rolihlahla at Mvezo village in Transkei, one of 13 children in a family with connections to Thembu royalty. 1925: Attends primary school near Qunu. Teacher names him Nelson, in line with the...

Read More

Four killed, 15 injured in Kenyan grenade attack

A suspected grenade attack on a minibus in Kenya’s capital on Saturday killed at least four peopleThe incident occurred near a Somali-dominated area of the city. No immediate claim of responsibility was recorded.Police, however, said attack mirrored some explosions in 2012, which were blamed on Somali militants.“So far, I can confirm that four people have died in the explosion,” the Nairobi County Police Commander, Benson Kibui, told Reuters,...

Read More

Controversial letter: N’Assembly demands Jonathan’s response

The National Assembly has said President Goodluck Jonathan must “comprehensively” address issues raised by former President Olusegun Obasanjo in his letter to him (the President).The two chambers said this on Friday in their separate reactions to the controversial letter written by Obasanjo to Jonathan.But while there are indications that the House of Representatives would, this week, raise a motion on the letter, the Senate stated that...

Read More