Muslim group questions withdrawal of troops before schoolgirls’ abduction

A group, Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC​) has condemned the abduction of 110 girls from Government Girls Science and Technical College, Dapchi, Yobe State. Director of MURIC, Prof Ishaq Akintola, in a statement on Monday, however, lamented that the incident occurred after troops were asked to leave the area. It expressed worry by the similarity in […]

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Why Nigeria’s FEC meeting will not hold this week -Femi Adesina

Nigerian Presidency has released a statement that the usual weekly meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), will not be taking place on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. In the statement issued by presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, he said. “This is due to the participation of President Muhammadu Buhari and a significant number of ministers at […]

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One groom, two brides’ same time white wedding holds in Nigeria (Photos)

Remember the man whose earlier pre-wedding Photos of him marrying 2 women hit the internet? Well, he has finally tied the knot. According to reports quoted by Ebiwalismoment, the couple held their wedding yesterday, Sunday 25th February, 2018 at Agbala Amangwu Amogudu in Abiriba, Abia State, Nigeria. This source did not state whether it was […]

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Kaaro O Jiire and Mama Charlie’s Language: the Tragedy of Language and Culture Loss, By Bunmi Fatoye-Matory

I was at a wedding in Boston, Massachusetts, many years ago; a Yoruba wedding full of pomp and circumstance. If there is one thing Nigerians in Diaspora have done well, it is the tenacious retention of their party culture; the food, the clothes, the party favours, the music, and even the spraying. I understand it […]

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Bloom Energy brings reliable, always-on, sustainable and cost effective on-site electricity to the world (Photos)

Read the story below and you will no doubt agree with Bodedolu platform that this may be the invention of the 21st century. Africa, where are you? The story and pictures culled from Bloomenergy.com: “Our customizable Bloom Energy Server platform enables you to personalize your energy—allowing you to grow your business without disruption, meet sustainability goals and reduce your carbon footprint. […]

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The Third Force: Of Ramaphosa, Abiola and Dangote, By Yushau A. Shuaib

A sudden political change occurred recently when an international businessman, Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa emerged as the new South African president. He has impacted positively on the life of his people through the Shanduka Group, a company he founded with investments in the energy sector, real estate, banking, insurance, and telecoms (SEACOM). He is also chairman […]

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Christians Are Idol Worshippers (2), By Femi Aribisala

Whenever there is a cautionary word of prophecy, it is customary for supercilious Christians to automatically exclude themselves. Thus, some Christians object to the assertion that Christians are idol worshipers on the grounds that it does not leave room for possible exceptions. But the prophetic word does not give room for self-exclusion. It is tautological, […]

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Nigeria having exited recession is doubtful –Atiku

Former Nigerian Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, on Friday said it was doubtful whether Nigeria has indeed exited recession. Mr. Abubakar made this known in his keynote address while picking the Silverbird’s 2017 man of the year award in Lagos Friday. “Last year,” Mr. Abubakar said, “we celebrated the fact that we exited our first recession […]

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At 80, Ikubabayeye, Alaafin Oyo welcomes twin babies (Photos)

The 80-year-old monarch, Ikubabayeye, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III is the latest father in town, as he just welcomed a set of twins with one of his young oloris, Memunat. The photos of the beautiful kids have already surfaced online. The Oba who has a special life could be seen below with […]

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Nigerian man marries biological sister and supports it with Bible verses

A man named Chiadi Ezeibekwe, a mathematics teacher, has married his younger sister who is 17 years old.  Ezeibekwe who works in a secondary school in the Aguata local government area of Anambra state said, God “sanctioned” his marriage to his sister.  Among the Igbo, such marriage is viewed as an abomination. Appalled by the marriage, […]

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Pastor allegedly impregnates secret lover, kills her and lady who knew about it (Photos)

The Rivers State Police command has arrested the Senior Pastor of Alter of Grace Ministries, Chidiebere Okoroafor, for allegedly killing three people, including two pregnant women and an infant near Izuom market, Oyigbo. Preliminary investigation revealed that Pastor Okoroafor had impregnated Olumma Onwaagba, who until her death was a member of the church choir. It […]

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Mountain of Fire Pastor and Badoo cult attack survivor dies during church service (Photo)

A pastor with the Mountain of Fire Ministries, Pastor Anthony Olawale, who survived a vicious attack from members of the dreaded cult group, Badoo, eight months ago, has died. Himself and his family of four were lucky to have survived the attack. Sadly, he died last week sunday while he was working in his church […]

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Names of abducted students of Govt Girls College, Yobe, released (List)

Names of the school girls abducted by Boko Haram sect from Government Girls Technical College in Dapchi, Yobe State, Nigeria has been released. The girls were declared missing after an attack by terrorists on the school in Dapchi, Yobe State, earlier this week. Only 105 names out of 111 girls said to be missing were […]

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Buhari has all time 12 million base votes – Don Etiebet

Former Nigerian Petroleum Minister, Don Etiebet, has stated that President Muhammadu Buhari has 12 million votes already ahead of the 2019 presidential election. He said that Buhari’s chances of re-election were very bright, citing the pattern of voting across the country that will favour him. Fielding questions from Vanguard, Etiebet, who is the Chairman of […]

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Ghanaian A-list actress, Jackie Appiah showcases her newly acquired Maserati (Photo)

Ghanaian veteran and star actress, Jackie Appiah took to Instagram to show off her newly acquired Maserati with a customized Plate number – Jackie 8-18. She captioned her post: “In all things, be grateful. Work Hard and Play Hard. ?MASERATI personal shopper.” Jackie is a great actress. Years back, she featured prominently in Nigeria’s Nollywood […]

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Moyo Lawal responds to those who try to body-shame her (Photo & comments)

Actress Moyo Lawal is talking back to the person who body shamed her. The actress took to Instagram to slam whoever it was. She wrote: “Someone tried to body shame me. Me … Moyo Lawal?? Its like you want to be unfortunate , Emi ? Commissioner of short and fat women. ML P.s don’t let anyone […]

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How I got oil bloc that made me a billionaire -Folorunso Alakija

Nigeria’s acclaimed richest woman, Folorunso Alakija, has shared the second part of her life story on how she got an oil bloc which had made her a billionaire today. In the first part, he revealed how she became wealthy without a university degree. This time, Mrs. Alakija claimed in a series of tweets, that it was […]

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