Friday, June 17, 2016

Jerry 'The King' Lawler Busted for Domestic Violence ... Pistol Involved



Wrestling legend Jerry "The King" Lawler -- and his 27-year-old fiancee -- were both arrested in Memphis Friday morning after allegedly attacking each other ... and cops say a gun was involved.

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Poor Reading Culture & Other Factors Have Affected the Patronage of Yoruba Literature




The guest writer at the fourth edition of Yoruba Lakotun, Mr. Kehinde Adepegba, said the poor reading culture of the Yoruba, the development of Information and Communications Technology, and late adoption of technology have negatively impacted on the reading of Yoruba literature which has preserved the culture largely.

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Nigerian Government and The Culture of Silence In Face Of Terror



Growing up back in Ondo State, South west Nigeria in the 80’s in a village in Ikale, Okitipupa Local Government Area of the State, we constantly see herdsmen around the village with their tiny sticks which they used to control their cows. The highest weapon they had then were  knives, known as daggers; the purpose for which they were  moving around with daggers was because they constantly use it to let their cows loose in case they are stuck in the bushes where they graze. Fulani herdsmen were friendly at that time, anytime the villagers expressed displeasure at their conducts, they were quick to apologies and leave immediately without returning either to graze or cause any form of havoc to the inhabitants of such community.

Friday, May 13, 2016

African Youths and Politics: Get Involved In the Steering of the Ship



A boat or a car becomes useful only if it is driven or sailed by individual or group with a destination in mind. When a passenger is aboard a ship without knowing or even asking about the destination of such a ship, he or she becomes like a floating canoe in the middle of ocean without anyone to steer, in this case, any direction the wave goes becomes a destination and usually don’t end well.
Many youths in Africa and other developing countries have started taking the bull by the horn by participating in their country’s electoral process and making impacts through elections wins, which enable them to steer their country’s policy direction to suite the present generation without any form of derailment.

Tiwa And Teebillz Marriage Saga, The Role Of Social Media



The institution of marriage in Nigeria was once known to be a sacred one; getting married was only for people who were ready to work it out, at that time, there were no exit plans rather it was ‘For better for worst’ even though the words ‘FOR BETTER FOR WORST’ were not pronounced on the intending couples by the priests or pastors, rather by the parents and family of the bride and groom, but it sank into their brains.

Subsidy Removal, Where are The 2012 Activists?



In 2012, when former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan proposed the removal of subsidy from petroleum in the country, all hell was let loose, Nigeria was shut down for weeks by a group led by Pastor Tunde Bakare known as Occupy Nigeria, Ojota in Lagos became like a music festival ground where musicians like Idris Abdukareem, Ruggedman, Femi Kuti,Banky W and a whole lot of others performed freely and taking jibes at the then Government over the proposal.

Monday, February 29, 2016

Twenty Time Killers You Must Kill



Time is a gift of God given to men on a non-repeatable basis. It is the measurable period of time in which things happen. Everything you are today and everything you become tomorrow will be determine by the way you think and the way you use your time.

Saturday, February 6, 2016

UK Based Nigerian Invents Keyboard For Nigerian Languages



As part of effort to ensure that we bring back the glory associated with communications in local dialects in Nigeria, a UK based Nigerian, Adebunmi Adeniran, has developed a keyboard to support and enable writing at least 12 Nigerian languages correctly and applying correct signs and tones to give instant meaning to the reader.

Reverend Impregnates Seven Church Members, Two Married Women



A randy man of God identified as Dukes (surname withheld) in Umunede, Delta State who has been accused of sleeping with his church members in the past two years, has allegedly impregnated seven of his single female church members and two married women.

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Court Orders Arrest Of Former PDP Secretary In Ekiti State, Tope Aluko For Perjury



According to media aide to Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose, Lere Olayinka, a warrant of arrest has been issued for former PDP secretary in Ekiti state, Tope Aluko. This arrest warrant comes after he made allegations on the 2014 governorship election in the state while speaking on Channels TV on Sunday Janaury 31st. He alleged that the Ekiti state governorship election was rigged and that former president Goodluck Jonathan gave Fayose $35 million to rig the election.
Aluko had testified
at state election tribunal last year, saying  that the election was free and fair, hence the perjury against him now.

Watch Hilarious Video Of A Nigerian Arsenal Fan Going Crazy On Arsenal Tv Over Poor Performance



After yesterday's game between Southampton and Arsenal which ended 0-0, Arsenal fans were really disappointed with their performance. One of them is a Nigerian man called Kelechi, who did an interview with Arsenalfan TV to express how he felt. He first went down on his knees and started singing a religious Igbo song while the white people around him looked on in amusement.
Arsenal is now fourth on the table after having a good start in the premier league. Many of their fans are currently frustrated about their recent performances. Watch the hilarious video below...

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Now That Ilé Ifẹ̀ Has Turned To Ilé Ìfẹ́ -By Olutayo IRANTIOLA



There has been a dynamic twist of occurrences since His Imperial Majesty, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi,Ojaja II, Ooni Ilé Ifẹ̀ ascended the throne of his fathers. He has changed the perception of people through his Modernist type of leadership for the entire Yoruba race and he has been scored high by all and sundry within the first three months in office.

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Osun Appoints Billionaire Oil Baron, Folorunso Alakija, Chancellor Of Osun Varsity




The Governor of the State of Osun, Rauf Aregbesola, has appointed the third richest woman of African descent in the world, Folorunso Alakija, as Chancellor of the Osun State University, Osogbo.
The governor, in a statement by his spokesperson, Semiu Okanlawon, said p‎ursuant to the provisions of clause 5(8) of the first schedule to the Osun State University (Establishment) Law, 2006, Mr. Aregbesola is privileged to appointment Mrs. Alakija‎ as the Chancellor of the University. ‎

Faleke Raises Alarm Over Announcement As Deputy Governor



 The Deputy Governorship Candidate to Abubakar Audu during the November 21, 2015 Governorship election in Kogi State, James Faleke, has raised the alarm over attempts to announce his name as Deputy Governor during the swearing in ceremony of Yahaya Bello as Governor of Kogi State.
According to Faleke in a statement signed by the Director, Media and Publicity, Audu/Faleke Campaign Organisation, Honourable Duro Mes

Thursday, January 14, 2016

Former Nigerian President,Goodluck Jonathan Honoured in Atlanta by The SCLC




Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan was today (January 14th) honored by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. He was awarded with the Presidential Award in recognition of his leadership in advancing human rights, social justice and the fight for universal freedom.