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  • Nigerians Abroad Sent $40Bn Home In 2010!

    . Nigerians Abroad Sent $40Bn Home In 2010!

     Thirty million Africans across the globe have directly invested $40 billion into the continent economy in 2010 According to a survey carried by African Development Bank and the World Bank recently, Africans investment ranged from land purchases, building a home, and starting a business top the highest remittances by Africans in diaspora whilst educ
  • Can Celebrities Occupy Political Posts In Nigeria?

    . Can Celebrities Occupy Political Posts In Nigeria?

     [size=14pt]Its happening in other countries, to mention but fewArnold Schwarzenegger - Governor of California(Actor)Michel Martelly Wins Haiti's Presidential Election (Singer)Musician Michel Martelly is the winner of Haiti's presidential election, according to official preliminary results, a senior official at the Provisional Electoral Co
  • INEC Postpones All National Elections For A Week Each

    . INEC Postpones All National Elections For A Week Each

     INEC has confirmed the postponement of the Elections by 1 week each, below are the official dates now.Personally, I have lost faith in this election, do you think INEC can still conduct a credible election after all these disappointments ??
  • INEC Office Set Ablaze In kaduna State

    . INEC Office Set Ablaze In kaduna State

     Government Area of Kaduna State, on Saturday set ablaze the INEC office in the area after chasing away the members of staff of the commission.Many of the voters who claimed to have arrived at the various polling stations in the area as early as 6.30am, decided to go to the INEC office to verify the reasons for the delay in the arrival of election o
  • Breaking News! D'banj Quits Mo'Hits Records

    . Breaking News! D'banj Quits Mo'Hits Records

     Mo'Hits Records' frontline act, Dapo Daniel Oyebanjo popularly known as D'banj, is parting ways with his label of many years. The multiple award winning Hip-Hop artist made this shocking disclosure at a press briefing which took place at La Cachette restaurant, GRA Ikeja, on Thursday, March 31 2011.Speaking at the event which had in att
  • Boko Haram Engages Police In Fire Exchange

    . Boko Haram Engages Police In Fire Exchange

     Police in Borno State yesterday stormed a house suspected to be the hideout of Boko Haram  members in Damaturu and engaged them in a gun battle.Seven suspected members of the group were also arrested in Maiduguri in connection with the stampede at the venue of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) rally which left five persons dead.Borno State
  • "I was Forced To Join Nollywood By Hunger" - Patience Ozokwor

    . "I was Forced To Join Nollywood By Hunger" - Patience Ozokwor

     What is happening here? You can see that I am in make up and costume getting ready to shoot a scene. The makeup is so severe because we are paying for our crimes of trying to get rich very quickly without waiting for God’s time or working hard for what we want. Isn’t that like a paradox for what is happening everywhere in Nigeria? It is not ju
  • Full Video Highlights Of Nigeria Vs Ethopia ACN Match (Goals and Highlight Video)

    . Full Video Highlights Of Nigeria Vs Ethopia ACN Match (Goals and Highlight Video)

     For those who missed it: Nigeria vs Ethopia Highlights
  • LMAO: Is This How Mobile Phones Are Used In Nigeria?

    . LMAO: Is This How Mobile Phones Are Used In Nigeria?

     This is what used to happen before Nigerians knew about blackberries, it was the GSMs (Madness!!) GSM Wahala but now it is the blackberry age, and we get more breakups
  • Yeka Onka Is The Winner Of Nigerian Idol 2011

    . Yeka Onka Is The Winner Of Nigerian Idol 2011

     Yeka Onka and Naomi Mac were the two finalists that battled it outYeka come out on top, She gets N7.5million, a car, a record deal and many other great prizes. Congrats !!!She is also the first ever winner, it was the first edition of Nigerian Idols
  • Why Are Guys Always Scared Of Hearing The Pregnancy News From Their Babes?

    . Why Are Guys Always Scared Of Hearing The Pregnancy News From Their Babes?

     [size=11pt] God created men and women for reasons of companionship and love. For married couples, news of the woman carrying the husbands baby is considered a very good news and it's always followed with celebrations and with a lot of thanks to God Almighty. But, it's a different ball game for lovers! At the mention of 'im pregnant
  • UK To Cut The Number Of Student Visas Issued To Nigerians

    . UK To Cut The Number Of Student Visas Issued To Nigerians

     The number of non-European Union students coming into the United Kingdom for studies is to be cut by 25 per cent, a government minister has said. Europe correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria reports that British Home Secretary Theresa May, revealed the plan in a statement to the parliament on Wednesday in London. The statement said there woul
  • Nwankwo "Papilo" Kanu Plans To Build A 5BN Hospital In Nigeria

    . Nwankwo "Papilo" Kanu Plans To Build A 5BN Hospital In Nigeria

     Former Super Eagles captain, Nwankwo Kanu, says the Kanu Heart Foundation is making plans to build a cardiology hospital in Nigeria through the help of his former teammates, Non Governmental Organisations and Federal Government. Nwankwo Kanu, in action for Portsmouth. His long stay in English football has fetched him a kingly honour.    Accor
  • Nigeria Presidential Debate (Buhari, Ribadu, Shakarau, No Goodluck) [Full Video]

    . Nigeria Presidential Debate (Buhari, Ribadu, Shakarau, No Goodluck) [Full Video]

     Here is the full episode of the presidential debate that was held in Abuja, there was news that Goodluck Jonathan was at the madison square, USA where he was chilling with Don Jazzy, Dbanj and some kokoletsm he also got a lapdance from Rihanna who did her "Whats my name" song ;D.and now for the video: Nigeria Presidential Debate . Edited
  • BLASPHEMY: "I Am The Messiah That Nigeria Has Been Waiting For.." - Chris Okotie

    . BLASPHEMY: "I Am The Messiah That Nigeria Has Been Waiting For.." - Chris Okotie

     Okotie claimed to be the paradigm shift Nigeria needs now, adding that, “Nigerians know my history. I am the messiah Nigeria needs.”  Taking a swipe at the academic credential of the president, Okotie said “Zoology is far from politics”.His words, “I understand he studied Zoology. Being a lecturer in Zoology does not guarantee you
  • Muritala Mohammed International Airport Lagos Is On Fire!!

    . Muritala Mohammed International Airport Lagos Is On Fire!!

     There was stampede at the international wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, on Friday, due to a fire which engulfed the fourth and fifth floors of the building.It was gathered that a member of staff of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) noticed smoke coming from the terminal and notified the authorities.The news of the f
  • Isreal "Offers" To Help Nigeria Fight Terrorism

    . Isreal "Offers" To Help Nigeria Fight Terrorism

     Four days after the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta threatened to launch fresh attacks on oil installations and political gatherings in the country, Israeli Minister of Public Security, Mr. Itshak Aharonouvich, said on Thursday that his country was ready to collaborate with Nigeria in the fight against terrorism and terrorism fina
  • The Northern Leaders Are Sponsoring MEND?

    . The Northern Leaders Are Sponsoring MEND?

     From LAMBERT TYEM, AbujaFriday, March 18, 2011 Some former militants yesterday in Abuja accused members of northern political elite and the Northern Political Leaders Forum (NPLF) of playing politics with the name of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) to intimidate President Goodluck Jonathan.Sobomabo Jackrick, also known
  • "Starve Your Husbands Of Sex" - Fashola's Aide

    . "Starve Your Husbands Of Sex" - Fashola's Aide

     Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola’s running mate in the forthcoming April polls, Mrs. Adejoke Orelope Adefulire, has urged women members of Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, to deny their husbands who are members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, sex except they pitch their tent with the ACN. Orelope, who is also the state Commissioner fo
  • 25 Years Old Student Arrested For Stealing Recharge Card

    . 25 Years Old Student Arrested For Stealing Recharge Card

     The police in Lagos State, southwest Nigeria, have arrested a 25-year-old student for allegedly stealing cell phones and recharge cards worth N6,250.The suspect, Simeon Elu, who resides at 7, Osifeso Street, Oshodi, was arrested along Social Club Road, Abule Egba, by residents of the area who monitored his movements around the area.Speaking with P.
  • BULLY? Chris Okotie Challenges Goodluck Jonathan To A Debate

    . BULLY? Chris Okotie Challenges Goodluck Jonathan To A Debate

     The presidential standard bearer of the Fresh Democratic Party (FDP), Rev. Chris Okotie, has challenged President Goodluck Jonathan to a public debate to tell Nigerians why they should vote for him. The Fresh candidate, who will flag off his nation-wide presidential campaign this weekend, revealed this during a press conference in Lagos yesterday
  • How Aliko Dangote Became The Richest Black Man On Earth

    . How Aliko Dangote Became The Richest Black Man On Earth

     Forbes magazine yesterday, released the 2011 World’s Richest People list with Nigeria’s own industrialist, Aliko Dangote rated as the 51st Richest man in the world, with  a networth of $13.8bn and richer than Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg  who made the list for the first time with a networth of $13.5bn at the 52nd position.Despite
  • Giant of Africa! Nigeria or South Africa?

    . Giant of Africa! Nigeria or South Africa?
  • Fake Native Doctor "Babalawo" Arrested In Lagos State

    . Fake Native Doctor "Babalawo" Arrested In Lagos State

     A fake herbalist, Sunday Oseme, a.k.a. Dr. Ahmed, 56 who specialises in duping unsuspecting ladies, prostitutes and married women desperately in need of a child has been arrested by the police in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.•The fake herbalist performing rituals on the ladies.His mode of operation is to take his victims to a flowing stream for clean
  • Ribadu, Tinubu, Other Escape Death From Air Crash

    . Ribadu, Tinubu, Other Escape Death From Air Crash

     Chieftains of the Action Congress of Nigeria narrowly escaped death early Tuesday as one of the chartered aircraft conveying them to a rally in Bauchi State crash-landed into a herd of goats and rams on the runway of Bauchi Airport.The aircraft with number 5BN-BNR was conveying the Vice Presidential candidate of the ACN, Fola Adeola, and other part
  • Suspected Bomber At The PDP Rally Arrested

    . Suspected Bomber At The PDP Rally Arrested

     Barely 48 hours after a bomb explosion rocked a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rally in Suleja, Niger State, leaving about 10 persons dead and 28 others injured, security agencies, yesterday, seemed close to unravelling the mystery surrounding the incident.A suspect was arrested with two metallic objects believed to be bomb explosives some kilometr
  • Bomb Explosion At Niger PDP Rally Kills Three Persons

    . Bomb Explosion At Niger PDP Rally Kills Three Persons

     Police sources have told SaharaReporters that three persons are confirmed dead after an explosion at a rally of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Suleija, Niger state.The rally had been organized by the state PDP with the aim of subverting a similar rally scheduled for the state by  the Congress For Progressive Change (CPC).Police sources tol
  • OPPRESSION!! Top Female Manager At CBN Brutalized By SSS Agents

    . OPPRESSION!! Top Female Manager At CBN Brutalized By SSS Agents

     Mrs. Justina Thinkan is a senior employee of Central Bank of Nigeria, in Abuja. At the apex bank, she is a manager in the Risk Management Department. She had closed work on Tuesday, hoping to reach home to the warm embrace of her family, prepare dinner for them, and then go to bed.Even though she reached her home that evening, she did so in pains,
  • Gbenga Daniels, Dimeji Bankole Escape Death In Helicopter Crash

    . Gbenga Daniels, Dimeji Bankole Escape Death In Helicopter Crash

     The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Dimeji Bankole; and Ogun State Governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, on Wednesday escaped death when a helicopter in which they were travelling from the Ondo State capital, Akure, to Abeokuta, Ogun State crashlanded.THE PUNCH learnt that the helicopter developed engine problems mid-air and lost contact wit
  • Police Arrests 19 Years Old Girl Who Organized Her Own Kidnap

    . Police Arrests 19 Years Old Girl Who Organized Her Own Kidnap

     The police in Delta State have arrested a 19-year-old girl simply identified as Nelly, for allegedly organising her own kidnap with her boyfriend to collect N10million ransom from her parents.The Nigerian Tribune gathered that the incident occurred between February 15 and 17, 2011 at  Abraka in Ethiope East Local Government Area of the state.I

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