The Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose has organised a rally to counter the recently held ‘Fayose Must Go’ protest in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State. See more photos below…
Saturday, July 09, 2016
Tanzania bans Child Marriage
Barely two days after Gambia put a ban on child marriage, Tanzania has followed the big step. Tanzania's high court on Friday made a landmark ruling setting the minimum age for marriage for women at 18 years - the same as for men.
This is being seen as a major step towards combating child marriage in the country.
How They Mislead Our Leaders – By Dele Momodu
Fellow Nigerians, let me start by apologising for my absence on this page last week. I could not believe the torrents of comments on social media and the number of calls from friends and well-wishers from far and near enquiring about my welfare. Everyone was concerned because they know how much dedication and discipline goes into writing a weekly column. Even I sometimes wonder how I’m able to keep a date with you week in and week out.
Once in a while we all suffer from what’s often referred to as mental block. It is a writer’s affliction that makes it impossible for you to think and write meaningfully. That was exactly what happened to me and I’m glad you understood and accepted my predicament in good faith. Your love for Pendulum propels and keeps me going. Once again, I experienced that love last week and I was deeply touched. From the bottom of my heart, I say thank you and may God shower you with His abundant favours always.
Thank God, I’m back this week with my weekly epistle to fellow Nigerians and Africans. You must be wondering about the title of my article today, especially the word “they” and who it refers to ultimately. You don’t have to guess too much as I will explain to you in a jiffy. The “they” are those groups of men and women who litter the corridors of power in our dear beloved country Nigeria. They are some wonderful people who understand how to manoeuvre their ways through the labyrinth of power. They are professional hijackers who know how to hold powerful people, particularly our leaders, hostage. Nigerians usually call them the cabal or Mafia or whatever nomenclature is in vogue at the time. Truth is, they exist in reality.
What is often baffling is that these folks perch like rattlesnakes and pounce at the slightest opportunity on the men of power. They inflict their poison and, sooner than later, their victim begins
Thursday, July 07, 2016
Veteran actress Actress Bukky Ajayi buried in Lagos
Nollywood veteran actress, Bukola Ajayi, who died on Wednesday has been buried. The funeral held yesterday evening in Lagos. She died at age 82 after a protracted illness.
The very First Photo of Ciara & Russell Wilson's wedding in England
President Buhari gets his nails Done by his Granddaughters
Photos: Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II rides through Kano during Sallah
Wednesday, July 06, 2016
Taxi driver returns Passenger’s bag containing $200k & gets $100 as reward
A Boston cab driver is being praised by the city's police department for turning over a backpack full of cash left in his backseat. A driver for the Independent Taxi Operators Association – identified as Raymond "Buzzy" MacCausland – found a backpack in the rear of his taxi after dropping off a fare, according to the Boston Police Department.
While looking for identification in the bag, the driver, 72, found approximately $187,000 in wads of cash, police confirmed. The driver immediately turned the property over to police headquarters, where the owner eventually arrived to identify his bag and its contents.
Ciara and her man now officially married
Singer Ciara and Russell Wilson are officially married. They got married today at Peckforton Castle in Liverpool, England in front of family and friends. Jennifer Hudson and Kelly Rowland were among the celebs in the crowd.
Veteran Actress Bukky Ajayi is dead
PHOTOS: Oscar Pistorius gets 6 years Jail term for killing girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp
South African Paralympian, Oscar Pistorius has been given a six-year jail term for murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp - but could be out in 2019 after a judge outlined his 'special circumstances'.
Judge Thokozile Masipa said the athlete would receive less than the mandatory 15-year minimum jail term for a murder conviction. She said had already spent 12 months in jail, was a first time offender and that he was 'not likely to re-offend'. It means the 29-year-old could serve just three more years in
Lionel Messi sentenced to 21 months imprisonment for Tax Fraud
Barcelona FC striker, Lionel Messi and his father have been sentenced to 21 months for tax fraud, but will not have to go to prison due to Spanish laws regarding non-violent crimes, where prison sentences under two years do not require any incarceration.
The five-time Ballon d'Or and his father appeared in court on 2 June having being accused of avoiding €4.1m (£3.5m, $4.5m) in tax on the Barcelona's star's earnings by using off-shore companies located in Belize and Uruguay between 2007 and 2009, according to Spanish publication
Young man punches his Father to death after 4 years of strife
A 25-year-old man, Morgan Isles-English has been arrested and charged with grievous bodily harm after punching dead his father. The father, Mark English was rushed to the hospital, where he was confirmed dead after being allegedly punched in the street by his son, Morgan.
Mark English was put in a coma after being hit on Monday afternoon. Police alleged the pair had a
Venus Williams beats Yaroslava Shvedova to advance to Wimbledon Semifinals
Venus Williams has advanced to the semifinals at the All England Club by beating Yaroslava Shvedova of Kazakhstan 7-6 (5), 6-2 on No. 1 Court. The five-time champions, Williams won her first Wimbledon title in 2000, and then added others in 2001, '05, '07 and '08.
She then reached the final in 2009, and the quarterfinals in 2010, but has struggled to go deep into the
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