Baba Suwe urges Appeal Court to affirm N25m judgment

Yoruba actor, Babatunde Omidina, popularly called Baba Suwe, has urged the Court of Appeal, Lagos to affirm the judgment of a Lagos High Court, Ikeja awarding him N25m compensation for his wrongful detention by the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency in 2011.

The Justice Chima Nweze-led appeal reserved the case for judgment after parties adopted their briefs of argument on Thursday.

Nweze said the date for delivering judgment

Lamido and his 70,000 stoves

In addition to the many socio-economic inadequacies we lament everyday in this nation, energy poverty is now a manifest strongman under which we are struggling in a debilitating stranglehold. Energy poverty – which refers to the situation of large numbers of people in developing countries whose well-being is negatively affected by very low consumption of energy, use of dirty or polluting fuels, and excessive time spent collecting fuel to meet basic needs – is endemic in Nigeria. We do not need to stretch our imagination to see that millions of Nigerians are enmeshed in this web of lack.

Psy’s “Gentleman” video praised and banned

SEOU – “Gangnam Style” star Psy was praised by South Korea’s president and slammed by its state broadcaster all on the same day Thursday, as his new song “Gentleman” made more than just musical waves.

While President Park Geun-Hye cited Psy’s “exemplary” respect for copyright principles, KBS television banned the “Gentleman” music video saying it could encourage anti-social behaviour.

A KBS statement suggested the offending sequences in the video, which has already clocked up 140 million views on YouTube, showed Psy jaywalking down an empty street and then kicking a

Jose Mourinho Has Agreed Terms With Chelsea

There have been many rumours lately concerning Jose Mourinho. Many have spoken of his potential return to Stamford Bridge, some of his departure to Old Trafford. Others claim a move to Paris, while others say he will have a surprising arrival at the Etihad Stadium. The newspapers today reported that The Special One has agreed terms to return to Stamford Bridge.



This might prove to be the right time to return to the bridge for Mourinho. He built a wonderful and complete team that went on to win all relevant trophies in club

Teachers want scrabble game included in schools curricula

Lagos - Some English teachers in private schools in Lagos State have called on state government to include scrabble game into the primary and secondary schools curricula to increase the proficiency of students.

The teachers, who spoke in Lagos on Wednesday, added that the game would also assist the students in the development of spellings abilities.

Mrs Helen Morieke of Olufunwa Children School, Agric-Ojo in Lagos, said that scrabble had the capacity to increase the proficiency of students in the English and Mathematics.

“Scrabble is more than just a game because it increases

Boston attacks ‘cowardly’ act of terror, says Obama

WASHINGTON – US President Barack Obama on Tuesday branded the Boston bombings a “cowardly” act of terror, but said it was still unclear if a foreign or domestic group or individual was behind the attacks.

“This was a heinous and cowardly act,” Obama said at the White House. “Any time bombs are used to target innocent civilians, it is an an act of terror.

Obama said while the impact of the attacks near the finish line of the Boston marathon on Monday, which killed three people and wounded more than 170 others,

Ex-corps member blames NYSC’s negligence for amputation

                                                             Unogu

Former corps member, Emmanuel Unogu, who served in Akwa Ibom State, has blamed the National Youth Service Corps for the loss of his right leg.

Unogu with code AK/APO/08/027407 was called up during the Batch A 2008 NYSC and posted to Urueffong/Oruka Local Government after the orientation camp.

Unfortunately for Unogu, on October 26

Three feared dead as container falls off truck

LAGOS — No fewer than three persons were feared dead, Tuesday, when a container fell off an articulated truck along Apapa/Oshodi expressway and landed on commuters waiting for buses at Otto-Wharf bus-stop, killing three of them. Others reportedly sustained injuries.


An articulated vehicle with number plate XG 616 UWN fell at the Otto Wharf bus stop along Apapa/Oshodi expressway, Lagos, yesterday. Photo: Biodun Ogunleye.

Britain bids farewell to Margaret Thatcher

LONDON – Margaret Thatcher was given a final farewell Wednesday with full military honours that saw her coffin applauded through the streets of London, as the queen led mourners in paying their respects to Britain’s divisive and influential former prime minister. Tens of thousands of well-wishers turned out to watch Thatcher’s coffin as it travelled to St Paul’s Cathedral, many breaking into spontaneous applause and throwing flowers. Some 700 soldiers, sailors and airmen in full ceremonial uniform lined the route from the Houses of Parliament where Thatcher’s body had lain overnight, as guns were fired every minute from the Tower of London.

Britain holds ceremonial funeral for Thatcher

                                         Margaret Thatcher


More than 2000 people from various parts of the world on Wednesday in London gathered at the St. Paul’s cathedral for the funeral service of former British Prime Minister Baroness Margaret Thatcher.

Thatcher, who was British Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990,

Wizkid Signs Maleek Berry To His Starboy Entertainment

It’s official!!! Wizkid CEO STAR BOY ENTERTAINMENT signs his first act to the label, Maleek Berry.

Maleek Berry is the most-sought-after Nigerian producer based who is based in the UK.

He is responsible for such hits as Wizkid “The Matter” & “Lagos To Soweto”, Wande Coal’s “My Way”,Davido‘s “Video” & “Enter The Centre” and most notably, Sinzu‘s “Carolina”.

Wizkid made the big announcement on twitter

Garden egg useful for weight reduction says nutritionist

Abuja – Hajiya Jummai Hassan, a nutritionist with Wuse General Hospital, Abuja, has said that garden egg also known as eggplant could help to reduce body weight.

Hassan on Monday said that eggplant, also referred to as

Is Osaze Odemwingie’s Wife The Cause Of His Recent Downfall?

Insiders just disclosed to societynowng that the marriage of Nigerian international footballer, Osaze Odemwingie is troubled.
The report claims that family members in concert with some friends are of the conviction that his ‘marriage is having an adverse effect on his career.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Girlfriend, Irina Shayk Refuses To Cut Messi Shirt

She may be Ronaldo’s girlfriend, but Irina Shayk is savvy enough not to get involved in the never-ending comparisons between Lionel Messi and her man Cristiano.

This week Irina Shayk was in Greece for an MTV party, when the Russian model was interviewed by a

Drama as Kano Rep campaigns for Tambuwal

                                        Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Aminu Tambuwal

A member of the House of Representatives from Kano State on Tuesday began campaigning for the Speaker, Aminu Tambuwal, for presidency in 2015.

Mr. Muhammad Wudil, an All Nigeria Peoples Party lawmaker, surprised his colleagues on the floor when he openly canvassed support for Tambuwal.