Death at dawn, rebirth at dusk, By Toyin Falola

I Death Twilight-zone, Afterlife, What-Mays, and Whatnots; Questions that transcend mortal thoughts. Uncertainties plucked by the hands of certainty pondering life beyond the galaxy. Philosophies, religions, and sciences; Ancient lenses to dissect and ponder. Beliefs, opinions, and standpoints in their multiplicities; Scalpels that open the heart of certain death Blazing free the skins of uncertainty. […]

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Relationship expert, Blessing Okoro arrested by Police (Video)

Operatives of the Nigerian police have arrested the relationship expert, Blessing Okoro famously known as Blessing CEO. Blessing was picked up over her alleged involvement in the case of popular auto dealer, IVD and his late wife, Bimbo. Recall Blessing had claimed to have dated IVD in the wake of his wife, Bimbo’s death. A […]

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80-year-old man arraigned for murder in Ekiti, remanded in prison custody

Eighty years old man, identified as Lucas Ateniola, was on Wednesday, March 29 remanded in prison custody by a Chief Magistrates’ court in Ado-Ekiti for allegedly murdering a woman identified as Elizabeth Nwamaka and attempted to murder a 20-year-old Alice Bodunride at their residence in Emure-Ekiti on March 24. While being arraigned before the court, […]

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Pretty Cameroonian lady commits suicide, boyfriend she sponsored to US dumped her for another woman

A beautiful American-based Cameroonian woman has reportedly committed suicide by hanging after her boyfriend dumped her for another lady. Cameroonian activist and humanitarian, Bella Powers, who disclosed this in a Facebook post on Wednesday, March 29, said the lady, who lived in Hyattsville, Maryland, took the drastic action after she learnt that her ex-boyfriend is […]

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Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour visits injured Labour Party agents and supporters during Lagos elections (Photos)

Governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Lagos State, Mr. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour visited agents and supporters of his party who got injured from violence that occurred in the governorship and house of assembly elections held on Saturday 18th March. Taking to his Twitter handle, Rhodes-Vivour shared photos from his visit with the caption: “Today I […]

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Yoruba rascals and Igbo idiots (I), By Tunde Odesola

Was. Is. Will. The spellbinding sight of the throne would blush King Solomon green with envy. With a grin, the elephant walked majestically towards the throne, swishing his tail as its tree-trunk legs embossed map-like footprints in the brown earth. He clambered up to the throne, turned around, made a throaty sound of satisfaction with […]

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$53m fraud proceeds linked to Diezani, Aluko, Omokore recovered by US

Final resolution of two civil cases seeking the forfeiture of the luxury assets that were laundered in and through the country in a case involving Diezani Alison-Madueke, former minister of petroleum resources, and her associates, has been announced by the US Justice Department. The US government in 2017, filed a suit to recover $144 million […]

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Students, staff give a hero’s welcome to FUTO VC, Prof Oti, for refusing to compromise Abia gov election result (Video)

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Returning Officer for governorship election in Abia State, Prof. Nnenna Oti, has recounted her experience in the just concluded governorship election in the state. Amidst chaos and the delay in announcing the Abia State governorship result, Prof. Oti stood her ground, insisting that the people’s votes must count. Announcing the […]

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Nigerian actor, Yul Edochie’s 16-year-old son, dies

It is very sad that Nigerian star actor and film producer, Yul Edochie, has reportedly lost his first son, Kambilichukwu Edochie, on Thursday morning. This is coming two months after Yul Edochie and his first wife May, celebrated their first son and second child as he turned 16; showering encomiums and blessings on him. Yul […]

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Enjoy Acholi traditional dance, a part of African culture (Video)

Acholi traditional dancing has been an important part of the Acholi culture where entire communities incorporate dance as part of their rituals and  celebrations. Besides the actual dancing, the clothing and other adornments such as anklet bells and beaded necklaces, plus musical instruments become an important part of the dance. Enjoy acholi dance in the […]

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Former ABU VC, Bursar arraigned for N1bn fraud

Professor Ibrahim Garba and Ibrahim Shehu Usman, former Vice Chancellor and Bursar respectively of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria were today, March 29, 2023, arraigned before Justice R.M Aikawa of the Federal High Court sitting Kaduna, Kaduna State, on a nine-count charge bordering on money laundering to the tune of over N1billion by the Kaduna […]

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2.5 million bottles of alcohol destroyed by Hisbah in Kano

More than two million bottles of alcohol confiscated in Kano has been destroyed by the State Hisbah Board. Kano State Hisbah Board said the items were destroyed to strengthen its fight against the importation, selling and consumption of alcohol, which is contraband in the state. Hisbah’s Commandant, Sheikh Sani Harun Ibn-Sina, who disclosed that they […]

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Ghanaian professors are role models, Nigerian professors are election riggers ―Actor Van Vicker says

Veteran and Ghanaian star actor, film maker, communications consultant, public speaker and entrepreneur, Van Vicker has mocked Nigerian University professors. In a message posted by Kanayo O. Kanayo on his Instagram page, Vicker said: “In Ghana, professors are role models but in Nigeria, professors are election riggers. – Van Vicker mocks Nigerian Professors” See the […]

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Dino Melaye declares for Kogi governorship race

Nigerian Senator, Mr. Dino Melaye, who represented the Kogi West Senatorial District during the 8th session of the National Assembly, has indicated his interest in the forthcoming governorship election in Kogi State. The former lawmaker made this known in a campaign poster captioned “no more stealing and killings”, tweeted on his verified official Twitter handle […]

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China’s Alibaba Group to split into six business units

Chinese e-commerce giant group, Alibaba has announced that it would split into six smaller business units, according to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The split will include online trading, media and cloud services, turning the $220 billion company into a tech holding company. In an unusual move in China, each unit will have its own executive board […]

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Grandma who set her son, daughter-in-law and grandkids ablaze in Nigeria, is dead

75-year-old grandmother, Iforiti Oloro, who set ablaze her son, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren in Ondo state is dead. A source was reported as saying: “The old woman (Iforiti) is dead after sustaining some burns in the fire incident. She was taken to the hospital but we got the information that she’s dead.” There were reports […]

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