Onye’s verdict: No more local coaches if Keshi fails

By Patrick Omorodion

From their days as Green Eagles to Super Eagles, the national male football team have been tutored by several local coaches namely Adegboye Onigbinde, Paul Hamilton, Monday Sinclair, Christian Chukwu, Austin Eguavoen, Shaibu Amodu, Samson Siasia and currently Stephen Keshi.

Of all these, Onigbinde seems to have the best credentials,

PDP agent congratulates Oshiomhole

Benin – Mr Martin Osakwe, the agent of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Saturday’s governorship election in Edo, has congratulated Gov. Adams Oshiomhole (ACN) for his re-election.

Osakwe said in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Benin on Sunday that “as a person, I congratulate the declared winner.

UPDATE: GOLDIE EVICTED FROM BBA

Nigeria’s representative in the 2012 Big Brother stargame, Goldie has been evicted from the house. The eviction of Goldie did not come as a surprise to many people who thought the Nigerian blew her chances of winning the $300,000 BBA 2012 star prize with her relationship with Prezzo and lack lustre attitude in the house.
Goldie had survived evictions in the past. She even saved Prezzo, her ‘lover’

Bomb goes off near church in Kogi state

Lokoja – A man has been arrested by security agents in connection with an explosion near a church at Obehira, Okene, Kogi.

The Kogi State Police Command spokesman, Mr Ile Simon, who confirmed the arrest in Lokoja on Sunday, said that the suspect was driving in a car and heading towards the church when he was accosted by

Military orders evacuation on Plateau villages

Jos -The Special Task Force (STF) maintaining peace in Plateau has said that the evacuation order given to some communities in Barkin Ladi and Riyom local governments is based on `military necessity’.

The STF on Saturday ordered the inhabitants of five villages – Mahanga, Kakuruk, Kuzen, Maseh and Shong 2 to vacate their settlements in 48 hours, to give way for a “military operation’’.

The residents have given different interpretations to the order, with some alleging, that some specific groups were being targeted.

Breaking News: Goldie And Prezzo Fight In Bed!

Goldie and Prezzo had a fight in bed despite a long beautiful day and the recent colorful moments they had together.
They were known and referred to as the on again/off again because of their unsettled relationship but recently the couple confirmed that they were serious this time.

Prezzo confirmed to Africa that he and Goldie were in serious love and expects no fight anymore.
However, late in the night as other Housemates were in their dream lands, the couple

Lille sign former Chelsea forward Kalou

French club, Lille signed Ivory Coast international Salomon Kalou on Saturday in a bid to bolster their depleted forward line having sold Eden Hazard to the European champions.

The former Chelsea attacking midfielder has penned a four-year deal, the French club said in a statement.
Kalou, 26, had mostly been a bit-part player during his six years with the London club

‘I’m leaving American Idol’ – Jennifer Lopez

Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez are leaving Randy Jackson…

Jennifer Lopez has announced her intention to leave the popular American Idol reality show, a day after another judge Steven Tyler declared he was leaving.

‘I have my movies and my music and my this

1pt Denies TB Joshua's Daughter Graduating With 1st Class From London School

Serah, daughter of one of Africa's most controversial prophets, TB Joshua was denied graduating with first class from London School of Economics, United Kingdom.

The news was announced on a purported Facebook fan page of TB Joshua, who is the senior pastor and also the founder Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN).

The update reads,

Apple to launch ‘iPad Mini’

Apple Inc.’s component suppliers in Asia are preparing for the mass production of a tablet computer with a smaller screen than the iPad. People familiar with the situation said, suggesting a launch for the device is near.

Two of the people said that the tablet’s screen will likely be smaller than 8 inches. The iPad’s screen measures 9.7 inches, unchanged since the first model was released in 2010.

Officials at the component suppliers, who declined to be named, said this week that Apple has told them to prepare for mass production of the smaller tablet. The Wall Street Journal reported in February that

Double Engine Failure Brought Down Dana Aircraft—AIB Report

The Dana aircraft’s loss of two engines and non-functionality of the throttles on the final descent into Lagos were the reasons the plane crashed into a residential area on June 3, killing all 150 on board, so says a report of a preliminary investigation.

The report was released by the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB).

According to the report “Preliminary analysis of fuel samples from the refueling truck and the supply tank at ABV were negative for contamination,”

Davido shows off N10m Audi Q7 automobile

By Osagie Alonge

After tweeting about his dream car for a while, Davido finally got his wish – an An Audi Q7 sent straight to his doorstep.

‘New car tins! Oluwa dey bless me!‘, the pop star tweeted on Friday, June 13 along with a photo showing off his new toy. The car is reportedly worth between N7.5m and

Kenyan fan tattoos Ice Prince’s name on her arm

By Osagie Alonge

Ice Prince calls Esther his ‘new number 1 fan’

If Ice Prince ever thought his biggest fans were from Nigeria, he must have had a change of mind after a Kenyan fan sent the rapper a photo of her arm with his name boldly tattooed over it.

The rapper tweeted ‘Shoutout 2 @EstherNdanu 4 loving the music enough to tattoo my real name on her… In another one he said; D X and Os to @EstherNdanu my new number 1 fan and BIG hug to the whole of Kenya!!!’.

Baba Ijesha Finally Weds Samsung's 'Big Girl' Fiancee

Baba Ijesha with Wife   Popular Yoruba comic actor, Lanre Omiyinka well known as Baba Ijesha has finally married his Samsung 'big girl' girlfriend. The actor performed his quiet and secret wedding, Saturday, July 14, 2012 at an event place in Somolu, Lagos. The event was attended by family and friends of the new couple. Here are first pictures from the wedding ceremony.

UPDATE - Governor Oshiomhole in lead

Eromosele Ebhomele & Jethro Ibileke/Benin

As results continue to trickle in, the Adams Oshiomhole, the candidate of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has continued to lead in the governorship election conducted on Saturday in Edo State.

According to the results available to P.M. NEWS, Governor Adams Oshiomhole of the ACN led in Oredo Ward 5 at the I.C.E. Unit 1 with 189 votes against PDP’s 23, and the All Nigeria Peoples Party’s 22.

Samsung to release a ‘sequel’ to Galaxy Note in October

Samsung’s Galaxy Note tablet has been a runaway hit – putting a dent in Apple’s lead in the tablet market with 7 million sales – and now Samsung is to release a ‘sequel’ this October.

The follow-up, Galaxy Note 2, will have an even bigger screen at 5.5-inches, and a super high-resolution screen with a resolution of 1680×1050.

MBGN - Dethroned Isabella Ayuk finally opens up ‘In God I trust’

After keeping silent amidst the controversy that rocked her short reign as MBGN 2012, Isabella Ayuk has reacted to the stories and controversy that led to her eventual dethronement and disqualification.

The beauty queen, via her facebook page at around 11 am on Saturday, July 14, 2012, confirmed her awareness of the scandals that have plagued her, but didn’t say whether or not she was guilty of the false age declaration, as many had suspected and alleged.