ASUU strike update: 10 things you SHOULD know about the FG meeting with VCs in Abuja

  The face-off between the Federal Government and members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU) may have taken another twist as the former is making plans to railroad the striking lecturers back to the classrooms. University lecturers had embarked on an indefinite strike in July after accusing the FG of reneging on their promise of, among other things, injecting funds into the education sector. The lecturers had given stringent...

Read More

BREAKING: HOT RELEASE: MIDDLE FINGER TO FG & ASUU - MP3

  ff @iamurbanaira CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD Students are now frustrated with the ongoing ASUU Strike. Urbanaira is back again with another HOT single Titled -- F**k School Music  CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD ...

Read More

BREAKING: FG/NUC Begins Mass Replacement Of Over 60,000 Lecturers

  The Federal Government on friday met with The National Universities Commission, NUC as well as the association of Nigerian Vice Chancellors on a fully set out action after the 4th December deadline given to Varsity Lecturers to resume activities or Loose their Jobs. The meeting,Saturday PUNCH further learnt, also discussed other modalities for calling off the bluff of ASUU whose members have been on strike for over five months. The...

Read More

“it’s one of the prices you pay as a celebrity” – Peter Okoye finally reacts to alleged family crisis

  Peter Okoye in a new interview with Encomium has denied the stories that his family members were not in support of his marriage to wife Lola. See interview excerpts below: Is there any iota of truth in the tale that your family didn’t support the wedding? That is very far from being the truth. I saw some of those reports and was full of laughter. Everybody is just laughing because the reports are like comedy to us. Honestly,...

Read More

Who did it better? Don Jazzy & Wizkid strike the classic gunman pose (LOOK)

  The gunman pose fever started by musician, Olamide is finally phasing out, but not before one or two celebrities gave it their own spin. Ice Prince, Sasha and many other stars attempted the pose and most of them pulled it off well. Here are Don Jazzy and Wizkid’s versions, who do you think did it better? ...

Read More

WHAOO: American singer, Brandy to be in Nigeria on Sunday

  American R&B singer and songwriter, Brandy Norwood is scheduled to be in Nigeria on Sunday, November 1, 2013, to perform at the Face of Sofa 2013. The event which will take place at the Thisday Dome, Abuja, will be hosted by Nollywood actor and model, Uti Nwachukwu and comedienne, Helen Paul. This will be the singer’s second visit to Nigeria after her 2011 performance at the Project Fame West Africa launch in Lagos. ...

Read More

‘Reports about my wife and family beefing are laughable’ – Peter Okoye

  Peter Okoye in a new interview with Encomium has denied the stories that his family members were not in support of his marriage to wife Lola. Or that that was the reason his elder brother Jude didn’t attend his wedding. In the chat, Peter said: Is there any iota of truth in the tale that your family didn’t support the wedding? That is very far from being the truth. I saw some of those reports and was full of laughter. Everybody...

Read More

BREAKING: FG vs. ASUU: Education Minister in secret meeting with VCs

  The battle of wits between the Federal Government and the striking lecturers continued on Friday as the supervising Minister of Education, Nyesom Wike, met with all vice-chancellors of federal universities in Abuja. Journalists who got wind of the meeting were however barred from attending the meeting which was held behind closed doors at the Minister’s office. According to a reliable source at the ministry, the meeting was apparently...

Read More

Psquare hangs out with brother, Jude Okoye and Naeto C in South Africa - SPOTTED

  Manager, music director and elder brother of the Psquare twin, Jude Okoye, was photographed with his brothers alongside Nigerian rapper, Naeto C in South Africa. Okoye who is the brain behind Pquare’s hit videos was spotted with his brothers getting set for their performance at the ChannelO Music Video Awards (CHOAMVA) happening today in Mandela’s country. It was earlier rumoured that the elder Okoye was not particularly excited by...

Read More

“I like Jim Iyke, Is he not having a better life now”- Pastor TB Joshua finally opens up

  Pastor TB Joshua has finally lent his voice on the much-talked-about Jim Iyke deliverance that held in his church months ago. In a recent interview with Punch, TB Joshua of SCOAN – Synagogue Church Of All Nation – cleared the air on Jim Iyke’s deliverance and other allegations that he pays people to come and fake miracles. On Jim Iyke Oh please, don’t drag me into that. All I can say is that if a person needs to see a doctor, he...

Read More

APC is not about me or Buhari; FG’s ultimatum to ASUU shows dictatorship – Tinubu

  A National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, on Friday stated that the party’s interest was tilted towards idea generation and welfare package for the people, not for individuals.  He spoke at the 2012/2013 Call to Bar ceremony of the Nigerian Law School, which held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. According to him, last Tuesday’s defection of five Peoples Democratic Party governors to the...

Read More

Kogi State University, ASUU Disowns Boko Haram Lecturer

  Following the arrest of Dr. Mohammed Nazeef Yusuf, a lecturer at Kogi State University, over his alleged involvement with Boko Haram, the university has dissociated itself from the activities of the lecturer and the alleged plan to carry out terrorists attacks in the state. Also, the Kogi State University Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities declared that the suspect was never an active member of the union. ASUU Chairman...

Read More

Kate Henshaw And Dan Foster Walk Out Of Nigeria’s Got Talent Audition

  The Nigeria’s Got Talent reality show took a surprising turn when, during the Port Harcourt audition, two of the judges, Kate Henshaw and Dan Foster walked out when a contestant refused to stop singing despite being asked to do so.  The contestant, who gave his name as ‘Heaven’ sang Asa’s ‘Eye Adaba’, but before he could finish Kate and Dan halted him because they felt he shouldn’t have been at the show in the first place. The...

Read More

It’s official! Don Jazzy, Psquare, Omotola, 20 other Nigerians named among 100 most influential Africans (See list)

  Nigeria’s place as the giant of Africa has been further highlighted as a list of the continent’s most influential citizens have been revealed with Nigerians dominating the list. The list was published by Pan African publication, “New African” and shows just how much clout Nigerians hold in the African continent. The list features 23 Nigerians from all walks of life and with different business interests. Notable amongst the named...

Read More

Apology: I Made Comments To Widow In Anger – Oshiomhole

  Gov. Adams Oshiomhole of Edo on Friday apologised for the comments he made to a widow in Benin during an inspection tour on Mission Road, in the state capital, a fortnight ago. Oshiomhole said that he now regretted the comments which had become the subject of discourse in the social media. The Governor, however, noted that he made the comments in anger. Oshiomhole’s apology was made when the leadership of the Federation of Muslim Women’s...

Read More

Dele Momodu: ASUU strike – Before Wike sacks all Nigerian lecturers

  Fellow Nigerians, permit me to make a serious confession. I had refused to pay much attention to the activities of Mr Nyesom Wike at the Education Ministry where he’s presently the Alpha and Omega, after the exit of the substantive Minister, Professor Ruqayyatu Ahmed Rufai. The fault is not entirely mine. Wike had succeeded in spending more time playing politics in his home state of Rivers than sitting down at the negotiation table...

Read More

Nollywood actor, Saheed Balogun ‘drags Fathia to court over name usage’

  The rancour between celebrated Nollywood actor, Saheed Balogun and his wife, Fathia continues to fester as reports indicate that Balogun has decided to take his ex-wife to court over her insistence on using his name. Balogun had over the years made it public that he is uncomfortable with Fathia using his name saying, “If somebody wants to keep my name, what of the new person coming in? This has nothing to do with grudges.” According...

Read More

Sexy or trashy? Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar flaunts the thighs in ‘crazy’ jeans (LOOK)

  Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar sure knows how to keep ‘em talking. The pretty lady posted this photo on her Instagram page wearing a chic white top showing much of her midriff and torn denim jeans that’ll make rag day university students swoon in envy. She aptly captioned the post “FEAR?F DAT.” No need for the warning Halima, we know it’s worth fearing. ...

Read More

The real wonder-bra! Strapless bra by designer, Muyiwa Olumide features inner cups to keep breasts lifted (PHOTOS)

  A new strapless bra for women with larger breasts is being hailed as a ‘revolution in underwear’. Using two inner cups held by a patent-pending magnetic device, the Kewi Bra, set to launch on Christmas Day for $150, claims to have a lift potential of 11.2lbs. ‘A large cup size does not have to mean a lifetime of discomfort and back pain,’ said Kewi Bra founder Muyiwa Olumide. Using two inner cups held by a patent-pending magnetic device,...

Read More

Church of England To Bless Gay Couples

  The Archbishops of Canterbury and York yesterday published the Report of the House of Bishops Working Group on Human Sexuality. And according to it, gay couples should be allowed to have their relationships blessed in church. DailyMail reports that the report, written by former civil servant Sir Joseph Pilling and a team of senior churchmen and women, was published seven months after the Church first indicated it is looking...

Read More

Tiwa Savage, Iyanya, Banky W others at the MTV Shuga Premiere in Lagos (PHOTOS)

  Tiwa Savage What: MTV Shuga Premiere. Where: Silverbird Galleria, V.I., Lagos. When: November 26, 2013. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa Alex Okosi Iyanya Biyi Bandele Sound Sultan TA TeeBillz and Kunle Bakare Fab, Banky W and Deji Awokoya Basketmouth (M) and guests TeeBillz, Tiwa Savage and a guest A Y O LoLo 1 Mz Coker Tinini Egbuson Bayray Monnizu Sharon...

Read More