Nigeria abductions: Parents Say Girls Still missing Despite Claims From Military That Girls Had Escaped

Mystery surrounds the fate of more than 100 teenage girls who were abducted from a school in the remote north- east of Nigeria. The military had come out yesterday to say that all but eight of the 129 girls have escaped, but parents of the girls say that figure is not accurate and many are still missing. There have been conflicting reports coming from various sources concerning the over 120 girls that were abducted a few days ago by Boko Haram in...

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Video: SoundCity ONE on ONE with Olamide

Sound city OAP, Moet Abebe had a minute or 9 with Olamide and discussed his album, BGEL and his latest video. Olamide is always himself on camera so you know it’s never a dull moment with him. It come be like say Olamide dey toast Moet sef. Check it sha...

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Adora Oleh And Dr Sid Cover 2nd Issue Of PING! Magazine

TV personality Adora Oleh and music star Dr Sid rock the cover of PING! Magazine April 2014 issue. PING which stands for “People, Innovation, Networks and Gadgets”, is a bi-monthly magazine that has features on technology, health, entertainment and more. ...

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WizKid and His Manager Godwin Tom Part Ways

Rumors have been swirling over the past couple of days that StarBoy WizKid and his manager of the last couple of years Godwin Tom have separated ways. Godwin Tom recently put out a series of tweets indicating that he was tired and done with WizKid.  "Fuck this shit… I’m done! — Godwin Tom (@GodwinTom) April 14, 2014 " I’m on the move and I can’t look back… No regrets at all! Wasted time, I can’t get that back so everyday I go hard! #NoRegrets...

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Prophet T.B Joshua claims he prophesied about the Nyanya bomb blast

General overseer of the Synagogue Church of all Nation, SCOAN, Prophet T.B. Joshua has released a video where he claimed to had prophesied the Nyanya explosion that killed over 71 persons with 126 others injured. According to the controversial Prophet, he saw and warned Nigerians of the calamity during his live service at The SCOAN on November 10, 2013. During the service, T.B. Joshua – known for his doom prophecies said: “Listen to me, my people...

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Nyanya explosion: PDP’s accusation is ploy to arrest our leaders – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the atrocious bomb blast that left 71 persons dead in Abuja on Monday, and urged the Federal Government to urgently convene a National Stakeholders’ Security Summit to help find a lasting solution to the spate of mindless killings in the country. In a statement issued in Lagos on Monday by its Interim National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party expressed its shock and sadness at the...

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DJ Zeez a.k.a Zeez Releases “Sankolo” Video Preview & Behind The Scene Photos

The much awaited video of ‘Sankolo’ the latest musical offering from Zeez (the 4kasibe crooner) is finally ready to hit the screen. The unstoppable music video is scheduled for release on April 20, 2014, and it is a must see. Zeez told a reporter with HF Magazine, our sister company, in a friendly chat during the exclusive peek-preview of the video that he is finally set to soar to the highest level of the African music scene with the active backing...

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Map Showing Boko Haram Attacks & Casualties Since 2009

Pause! Look at the map of the the amount of damage Boko Haram have caused in Nigeria over the past 5 years, and the number of states they have successfully pulled off attacks. ...

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MH370 'hijacked and in Afghanistan': Russian intelligence source claims all passengers and crew are alive but held hostage

A Russian newspaper has claimed that Flight MH370 was hijacked by "unknown terrorists" and flown to Afghanistan, where the crew and passengers are now being held hostage. The extraordinary comments, attributed to a Russian intelligence source, appeared in the Moskovsky Komsomolets newspaper. The source told the paper: "Flight MH370 Malaysia Airlines missing on March 8 with 239 passengers was hijacked. "Pilots are not guilty; the plane was hijacked...

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Kenya: The perils of racial profiling

By launching a campaign against ethnic Somalis , the Kenyan government perpetuates a dangerous policy of exclusion . Speaking recently during the commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the genocide in his country , Rwandan President Paul Kagame argued that the catastrophe had been decades in the making : "The most devastating legacy of European control of Rwanda was the transformation of social distinctions into so-called ' races '. We were classified...

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The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Akwa Ibom said it had arrested 92 drug suspects and seized 20.214 kg of illicit substances between March and April.

The State Commander, Mrs Josephine Obi, who revealed this during an interaction with newsmen on Sunday in Uyo, said the suspects included 87 males and five females. The breakdown of the substances showed that Cannabis Sativa was 20.125kg, Cocaine, 0.081kg, Heroin, 0.008kg and five abandoned seizures of Psychotropic substances weighing 0.55kg. Others are one card of tramadol and 63.5 litres of Combine (mixture of cannabis and alcohol). She said that...

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Apo Killings: Aturu Commends Human Rights Commission’s Indictement Of SSS, Army

Human rights lawyer, Mr. Bamidele Aturu, has hailed the National Human Rights Commission for its report on public hearing which indicted the Nigerian Army and the State Security Service in the killing of eight innocent Nigerians in Apo District, Abuja. In a statement issued on Sunday, Aturu said that the ability of a government institution like the NHRC to criticise and indict other government agencies such as the army and the SSS was commendable. The...

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Abuja bus station bombed in rush hour,death toll 35

At least 35 believed killed in bus station bombing during rush hour in the capital Abuja, with toll expected to rise. A blast at a bus depot on the outskirts of the Nigerian capital Abuja has killed dozens of people during the morning rush hour . The blast , around 7 am at the Nyanya Motor Park , destroyed more than 30 vehicles and caused secondary explosions as their fuel tanks exploded and burned. Reporters saw rescue workers and police gathering...

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African men are violent and harsh – Eniola Badmus

Actress, Eniola Badmus has opined that African men are “too harsh” – she stated this in a quick chat with Yes Magazine.While speaking on ‘violence against women’, the single Actress said, “African men are too harsh! They are too harsh. African men are harsh and violent. An English man would never beat his wife because their law forbids it. Then, I must say that if there is a penalty for it, stating that whoever beats his wife would be jailed, I’m...

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Watch Trailer For New Drama, Tunnel Featuring Nse Ikpe Etim, Waje & Others

Femi Jacobs,Nse Ikpe-Etim, Waje, Patrick Doyle and Lepacious Bose are the stars of a brand new drama titled Tunnel. It tells the story of a young pastor and his journey to self discovery. In a tunnel were just one decision determines your fate, your Faith remains the only saving grace. Tunnel is produced by Adejumoke Olatunde, Nike Erinle and Grace Edwin-Okon and is directed by Stanlee Ohikhua...

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Late Zara Gretti’s family releases funeral arrangements

Zara Gretti will be buried tomorrow Friday, April 4th 2014, at the Ikoyi Cemetery, Lagos. The Nigerian-American singer passed away on Friday, 28th March 2014 after a two-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. A rep for her family has released an official statement on the funeral arrangements. The statement reads below: “The Clarus Babajide Joseph Family of Igbosere Lagos Island has announced the demise of their daughter, Margaret-Mary Oluwatoyin...

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“Annie is the jealous type” – 2face Idibia talks marriage and women

“She loves me. So she must be jealous. If I am laughing with a particular girl too much or I am going the way that I am not supposed to go, or if one girl is following me too much, she will be there to caution me. She definitely has to be protective of her man. At that point, she can tell such a girl, ‘hold your side!’ And if it is I that is doing it, she could tell me, ‘cool down, I dey here o.’ He said this while granting an interview to the Nation’s...

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Fans blast Flavour for posting shirtless photo of himself and another guy in a pool

Highlife Musician, Flavour Nabania has been accused of being ‘gay’ by his fans for posting a controversial photo of him and a friend in a pool For weeks now, the ‘kworikwo’ crooner has been posting photos of his bare body, showing off his abs on his Instagram page, but this time, some of his fans said he went too far.Many of his fans described the photo as ‘disturbing’. A certain handle, Dantezdee said “Flavour, you two are too close to each...

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Davido to make acting debut in new Nollywood movie [PHOTOS]

Popular singer, David Adeleke, widely referred to as Davido has gotten his debut movie role.Movie moment reports that the “Skelewu” crooner got the movie role courtesy his cousin, Ikechukwu Ojeogwu, an actor cum producer. The OBO star would be working with popular Director, Teco Benson. “Davido is delighted over his Nollywood debut and he can’t wait for the project to kick off,” Nollywood Actor, Ikechukwu Francis Ojeogwu disclosed. “This...

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Solidstar to perform Brazil 2014’s theme song

Fast-rising hip hop singer, Solidstar has been endorsed as Super Eagles Ambassador.The deal was signed with the Nigerian Football Supporters Club recently. The deal will have Solidstar record and perform the official Super Eagles theme song for the Brazil 2014 world cup. Explaining the choice of Solidstar, Dr. Rafiu Oladipo, president of the supporters club said “We needed someone who was passionate about Nigerian football and who had that gyration...

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Dbanj to sue DailyMail for calling him a womaniser

Music superstar, Dbanj has concluded plans to sue a UK based tabloid, Daily Mail for describing him as a ‘legendary womanizer’ in an article written about his “alleged” affair with American Actress Kenya Moore. The entertainer not only rubbished the report, but stressed that his legal team has completed plans to sue the tabloid for defamation. “It is a rumor. The story has no substance. I’m even about going to sue UK daily mail for the defamation...

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Rivers Police arrest suspected oil bunkers

The Rivers State Police command has arrested 3 suspects specialized in pipeline vandalism and crude oil theft. The police also said it recovered 3 trucks already loaded with stolen crude. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Johnson Ogunshakin stated this while parading the suspects in Port Harcourt. Ogunshakin maintained his stance that the Police under his Command would leave no stone unturned in its resolve to combat all sorts of crime...

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Jim Iyke’s mother passes away

Nollywood Actor, Jim Iyke Esomugha is currently grieving over the loss of his mum, Mrs. Esomugha, who passed away on Monday, 30th of March, 2014.“Yes, Jim Iyke’s mother is dead, but she didn’t die on April 1 as it is being widely reported. The old woman died last Monday in Abuja,” a close family told Dailypost. Also speaking with DailyPost, United Nations’ Youth Ambassador, David James Egwu said it’s true that Jim’s mum has passed on, but we are...

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Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Friday morning

Good morning! Here are 10 things you need to know this morning: 1. It was a sad moment for Fulani militia yesterday when the Army invaded one of their illegal settlements in Nasarawa state, killing 20 of them while several others sustained injuries. Report says the army also recovered several sophisticated weapons. 2. There was a heavy disagreement yesterday at the National Conference when delegates disagreed over matters relating to their individual...

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2015: Don’t over-stretch your ‘good luck’ by trying to remain in power – Tsav tells Jonathan

Elder statesman and a former Lagos State Police Commissioner, Abubakar Tsav, has advised President Goodluck Jonathan not to over-stretch his “good luck” by remaining in power beyond 2015. Tsav, who spoke with newsmen in Makurdi, the Benue State capital on Sunday noted that the nation would continue to retrogress as long as greed and corruption remain in control, adding that 2015 would determine whether Nigeria will still remain as one indivisible country...

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Album Review | Ice Prince – Fire Of Zamani

FIRE OF ZAMANI ICE PRINCE RECORD LABEL: CHOCOLATE CITY YEAR: 2013 IcePrince is the most sellable Nigerian rapper at the moment. The only person that can wear an Agbada with sneakers and still look super dapper. The best rapper in Africa considering the recent BET Awards as the Best International Act: Africa. After the success of his first Album Everybody Loves IcePrince, he has consistently dropped hit singles and collaborated with other musicians. At a time when fellow Chocolate City artistes are dropping off the record label, he has maintained...

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VIDEO: Veteran Rapper, Modenine, Olamide And Phyno Joined Ice Prince To Light Up FOZ With Gimme Dat

Veteran rapper, Modenine, Olamide, Phyno and Yung L joined Ice Prince to deliver a show stopping performance of the track Gimme Dat at the Fire Of Zamani concert. Ice Prince started with a solo performance and even invited Dele Momodu’s son, Enikorewafunmi to join him on stage when he noticed the young boy singing excitedly. They were later joined on stage by Phyno who delivered some sick flows in Igbo, Yung L made a grand entrance with his reggae style rap while Olamide added a touch of fuji to the performance. Ice Prince introduced Modenine as...

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Popular Nigerian DJ, DJ Humility, Calls Out US rapper Wale on Twitter; Says Wale Doesn’t Respect Nigerian Artists

Wale not coming to Nigeria for the Fire Of Zamani concert has definitely rubbed DJ Humility the wrong way, especially after the reasons Wale gave for not coming through. The DJ took to twitter to call Wale out, and went a step further by saying Wale doesn’t respect Nigerian Artistes. DJ Humility definitely wasn’t twisting his words around. Wale is Bastard Who has no regard for Nigerian Artist or Nigerian Djs. — Dj Humility (@djhumility) November...

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Insecurity: Butchers Union denies allegation of breeding Boko Haram in Borno

Alhaji Abubakar Gula, Chairman of the Borno State butchers association has denied the allegation by the Gwoza Christian Community Association (GCCA), that they were using the Maiduguri abatoir as a breeding ground for the Islamic sect, Boko Haram. He described the allegation as reckless, false and a misrepresentation, under the guise of religion, advertently to disrupt the relative peace being enjoyed by the citizens of Borno State. The Christian...

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Jonathan fires another aide, gives no reason

President Goodluck Jonathan had on Sunday sacked Mrs. Aisha Umar as his Special Assistant on Social Development. The sack notice was contained in a brief statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by Mr. Sam Nwaobasi, the Special Assistant (Media) to the Secretary of the Government of the Federation, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim with Ref. No: PPR/OSGF/PR/02. However, the statement did not give details on why the aide was relieved of her job. The statement further...

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