Author: Bode Dolu

Permit me to begin this contribution with an apology for my disappearance from the literary and political scene for the last one month but this was due to circumstances beyond my control. On October 21st, five days after my 56th birthday, I was arrested by the EFCC without an arrest warrant at the premises of […]

Mr Yinka Odumakin is the Publicity Secretary of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere. In this interview by DEPUTY EDITOR, DAPO FALADE of the Nigerian Tribune, he speaks on the rumoured plans for a third force in the politics of the country and on the crisis in the PDP and the APC. He also warned that […]

Found this old but very important, lifesaving piece of information. Read below… Scientists have advised that parents should not put their babies in car seats for more than 30mins to avoid the risk of suffocation. Doctors warn that very young babies whose neck muscles are not strong enough to stop their heads flopping forward could […]

This extremely sad incident happened this morning at Mile 2 junction Lagos. A lady’s legs were crushed when a container fell on her as she was about boarding a bike on the road. According to a LIB eye witness, the bike man managed to escape but the lady tripped while trying to run, and the container […]

  A 9 year old boy is being called a hero after he saved his baby brother from falling. Their mum placed the 11 month old on a changing table and turned her back for just a few seconds and that was when disaster nearly happened. The baby turned and was falling when the 9 […]

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said that graduates from public Universities in Nigeria cannot compete with students from his private secondary school, the American University of Nigeria (AUN) Academy, operating in Yola, Adamawa state. Speaking at a surprise birthday party organized for him by the school, Atiku while giving his vote of thanks said: […]

President Buhari arrived Akure, the Ondo state capital today to campaign for Rotimi Akeredolu, the APC governorship candidate in the state’s gubernatorial election slated for November 26. See more photos below: LIB

Popular On Air Personality,  Austine Okorodudu last Saturday, November 12, wedded his heartthrob, Onyinye Ndinemeni. Check out the customised open roof ‘keke’ they used for their wedding event. Gushing about the moment, a friend to the couple, Ijeoma Uba wrote: He’s handsome. He’s polished. His middle name is Suave. On radio, he’s your fantasy. He […]

Controversial Nollywood actress Cossy Ojiakor has debunked renowned stand-up comedian, Ali Baba’s viral story that said she was detained at an airport for over two hours because of her breast. lol. You recall that Alibaba, who is known to be very active on social media, last Wednesday posted this on his Instagram page: “So @cossyojiakor […]

The Senior Special Assistant on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Ita Enang, on Friday said that President Muhammadu Buhari has signed into law eight bills passed by the National Assembly. They are for different sectors of the economy and development. They are: The Prevention of Crime Amendment Act‎ 2016;‎ the National Crop Varieties and Livestock Breeds […]

Donald Trump has settled three Trump University lawsuits for $25m (£20m), the New York Attorney General has said. The US president-elect was being sued by former students who paid $35,000 (£28,000) for real estate “secrets” from his “hand-picked” instructors. Mr Trump had repeatedly said he would not settle the class-action lawsuits. Attorney General Eric Schneiderman […]

Media personality Elma Godwin has joined the list of Nigerian celebrities who dressed half naked for their birthday shoots. The SpiceTV presenter is pictured in a bathtub filled with milk. You like? See more photos below: Images: Rani Tahouf

Facebook user, Natasha Akpoti shared the story. Read on: Queen needs your help!!! “Last night I, like many were disturbed about the news of a young lad burnt to death for attempting to steal garri. The images haunted my sleep. Not only because of the gruesome murder of a human being bitten hard by poverty, but […]

The Nigerian Government says it is currently in talks with the government of the United States of America to repatriate about $480m part of the recovered loot stolen by a former head of state Sani Abacha. A statement from the spokesperson of the president, Garba Shehu, says the country has won a judgment to repatriate […]

Mr. Eyitayo Jegede, the substituted governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, will have to wait longer to jet justice. The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Friday withheld its judgment in the appeal he filed. Jegede had appealed the decision of Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja […]

This beautiful actress, Daniella Okeke, by virtue of her asset, could give Kim K and Nicki Minaj a hot competitive competition.

Former Nigerian Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, on Thursday said that no member of his family ever reached the age of 70 years. He spoke in Yola at an event organised to mark his 70th birthday by students of the American University of Nigeria Academy and Primary schools. “It is a milestone in my life because […]

The Nigerian Senate is set to pass a bill to empower the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to keep two percent of loots recovered from corrupt officials. This was made known by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption, Chukwuka Utazi, who led other members of the committee to Enugu State. Utazi, speaking with correspondents […]

The cover marks the start of Toke Makinwa’s 6-month promotional book tour for her soon-to-be-released memoir, ‘On Becoming’. See more photos below: Photo credits: Toke Makinwa, Essays of Africa Magazine

Throwback photo featuring Genevieve Nnaji, Empress Njamah, Jennifer Eliogu and Ndidi Obi on set of a movie. (Image: Lailas)