I picked a fight with my husband: Paul Simon's wife

Singer-songwriter Paul Simon said Monday that he and wife Edie Brickell "had an argument" before they were arrested Saturday. Brickell, in a statement sent to CNN by her lawyer, said she started it. "I got my feelings hurt and I picked a fight with my husband," Brickell said. "The police called it

We Will Train Lagos Bricklayers: Dangote Cement

Dangote Cement has expressed its willingness to partner members of Lagos State Bricklayers Association (LSBA) towards reducing the spate of collapsed buildings in Lagos, even as the cement company has also collaborated with Standard

DJ E-Z Rock is Dead

Rodney "Skip" Bryce, better known to the public as DJ E-Z Rock, has died at age 46. Bryce's death was announced in a Facebook post by longtime songwriting partner Rob Base. "R.I.P Skip (DJ EZ Rock)," wrote Base, noting that the two had been

My Marriage Brokedown Because of My Mess: Martin Chris

Chris Martin has suggested his own "issues" were responsible for the breakdown of his marriage.

The Coldplay frontman - who announced last month that he and wife Gwyneth Paltrow were separating after 10 years of marriage - admits he has been a "mess" for some time because of his

NDLEA Destroyed N619,000,000 Worth Of Cannabis In Akure

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has publicly destroyed 86,779.1kg of cannabis worth six hundred and nineteen million (N619,000,000) naira.  The burning took place in Akure, the Ondo State Capital in compliance with a court order issued by Justice Ishaq Sani of the Federal High Court Akure. Chairman/Chief Executive of the NDLEA, Ahmadu Giade assured guests at the event that the Federal Government is determined

My Boobs Have Caused Me Good Thing - Cossy

Nobody has been able to figure out Cossy, at least, not completely. She is a lady we have known for too long and too well. She started out as a video model, then walked the ropes in Nollywood and now seems to be doing more of music, which seems to suit her just fine. Cossy has said music is actually her first love and the release of her

Rihanna And Drake Split Is a Rumours

Rihanna and Drake may have been rumoured to have split up recently, but sources have now said that the speculation is NOT true and that the pair are still very much together. Rumours had suggested that Drake had been "flying girls over" to Toronto whilst Rihanna has been in the US. However, insiders have now dismissed these

Kekemeke Now Ondo APC State Chairman

Former Secretary to the Ondo State Government, Hon. Isaac Kekemeke has emerged as the State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Kekemeke, who served under the administration of late Dr. Olusegun Agagu, won the peaceful congress with close margin of 499 votes beating the runner up, Engr. Ade Adetimehin with two

Former Edo Governor, Lucky Igbinedion, Lost N3.3 Billion To Venezuelan 419

Nemesis may have finally caught up with ex-convict and former Governor of Edo State, Lucky Igbinedion, as he has lost over N3.3 billion to Venezuelan fraudsters, in a deal that bears all the marks of a classic 419 scam, PREMIUM TIMES can authoritatively reveal.

Court documents seen by PREMIUM TIMES also suggest that Mr. Igbinedion may be insolvent, as two US-based law firms have walked away from a $600 million lawsuit he instituted against the alleged mastermind and the Venezuelan state owned

Observer Staff Who Died In Nyanya Bomb Blast Laid To Rest

THE remains of Late Mrs. Macelina Omon Iyogun, The NIGERIAN OBSERVER staff who died in the Abuja bomb blast has been laid to rest at her home town, Uhiele-Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State. She was until her death, the Abuja circulation officer of the newspaper. In a short exhortation that preceded her interment, Pastor E. O. Graham of PIC Trinity Zone of The Redeem Christian Church of God, Abuja, extolled late Omon’s virtues, describing her as loving and kind hearted woman who was good to all that

Mariah Carey To Release “All-At-Once Digital Release” For Album No. 14

After speculation (from us!) that Mariah Carey was planning to pull a Beyonce with a surprise album release, the diva herself has more or less gone and confirmed the news to Billboard. In an excerpt from her upcoming cover story with Billboard magazine, she reveals that

Chris Nkulor is Dead

The one time big actor, Chris Nkulor who featured as a pastor in most of his movies, died yesterday at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching hospital Ile-Ife after a prolonged ailment.

Reports indicated that he has actually been battling with a kidney related disease for a long time and has been receiving treatment at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching hospital Ile-Ife where he was said to have kicked the bucket. May his soul rest in peace. Amen.

Jonathan Set Up Committee To Solve HND/BSc Dichotomy

If information emanating from the Presidency is to be believed, then the age long issue of dichotomy between Higher National Diploma, HND, and Degree holders will soon be over.

According to the supervising Minister of Education, Nyesom Wike, President Goodluck Jonathan has set up a committee, headed by the

Manchester United Boss Remains in Charge For Now

The future of David Moyes remains uncertain a day after reports emerged the 50-year-old Scot's 10-month reign as Manchester United manager was over.

The Premier League champions insisted on Monday that Moyes, who succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson, had not been

Groups Tell Military Spokesman to Resign

The Human Rights Agenda Network, a coalition of over 150 human rights organisations, on Tuesday asked the resignation of the Director of Defence Information, Maj. Gen. Chris Olukolade, over “misinformation” on the rescue of schoolgirls abducted by the Boko Haram sect in

Islamic Women Group Protested against Abduction Of Girls

An Islamic women group in Ilorin has condemned the abduction of over 200 students of Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State by suspected members of Book Haram members.

The group, Nasirullahi Fathi Society of Nigeria, (NASFAT) on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest and matched to the

I Will Expose Sponsors Of Boko Haram - Goni

A popular clairvoyant in Adamawa State, Alhaji Alhassan Mohammed Goni, a.k.a. AMG, has threatened to expose the sponsors of Boko Haram insurgency if the group does not suspend the current bloodletting and hostilities in the country within two

Female Witch hunter Deported From The UK

Notorius 'Witch hunter', Apostle' Helen Ukpabio, the founder of Liberty Foundation Gospel Ministries in Calabar, has been deported from the UK by the British government over her threat to the lives of children in the country.

Drogba Made Men's Underwear to Support Charity

Ivorian striker, Didier Drogba has launched his own men's underwear range which will see a percentage from every pair of pants sold go to his charity foundation.

The former Chelsea striker teamed up with Marseille-based designers HOM last year to create an exclusive range of

FRCN Are Bias in Their Investigation - Sanusi

Former Sanusi Lamido, Sanusi Lamido has today attacked the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN) saying they are bias in their investigation.
Sanusi's Lawyer  Mr. Kola Awodein (SAN) said that FRCN doesn't have the power by law to probe

Nurse Accused of Spreading HIV in Uganda

KAMPALA, Uganda –  Goaded by journalists who wanted a clear view of her face, the Ugandan nurse looked dazed and on the verge of tears. The Ugandan press had dubbed her "the killer nurse," after the HIV-infected medical worker was accused of deliberately injecting her blood into a two

What You Need to Know About Lyme Disease and Ticks

With the approach of spring, concern over the tick-borne Lyme disease is again at the forefront of everyone's mind. In New England, the risk is real and the Northeastern states are considered endemic (high risk) areas for contracting the

NYSC Member Murdered in Edo

A National Youth Service Corps member in Asaba, Delta State, Mr. Osaro Edeghonghon, was weekend murdered by unknown assailants at Ekpoma, the administrative headquarters of Esan West Local Government Area of

Prophet T.B. Joshua Warned About the Abuja Bomb Blast

Prophet T.B. Joshua was said to have made this warning during his live service at The SCOAN on November 10, 2013.

According to him:

"Listen to me, my people in Nigeria. Once again, take note of this: Our security should be vigilant. I am seeing a very big strike -- explosion. They should take care of Abuja -- capital. 

When I talk, you see me in a bad light.  But I will keep talking. I don't need to say the state but I am saying it. This is what I am seeing happen in Abuja. They should pray. 

Barcelona Young Team Won UEFA Youth Champions League

Less than a week after Barcelona was knocked out of the Champions League by Atletico Madrid, their youth team, the Catalans, have won the inaugural UEFA Youth Champions League.

A goal from Tarín and a brace from Munir saw

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Nollywood Filmmakers Appeared in Colorado Film School For Intensive Course

Not less than two dozen filmmakers from Nigeria, the world’s third-largest producer of content are in the United States for a four-week intensive course at the Colorado Film School. Their overriding mission is to raise professional standards for future features in Nigeria and potentially allow their homeland to compete for

James Maslow & Partner Earned First Perfect Score on Dancing With The Stars

James Maslow and his partner Peta Murgatroyd get flexible during Dancing with the Stars on Monday night (April 14) in Los Angeles. The pair performed a contemporary dance to the Frozen hit “Let It Go,” which earned them a

Chris Brown Previews Collaboration With Ariana Grande “Don't Be Gone Too Long”

Chris Brown has treated his fans with a preview of his delayed collaboration with Ariana Grande, "Don't Be Gone Too Long". Hitting the web on Monday, April 14, the teaser gives a look at the R&B singer dancing alone in

Manchester United Finally Out of UEFA Champions League

Manchester United failed to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League as defending champions Bayern Munich came from behind to record a dominant win.

David Moyes's side had held Bayern to a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford in the first leg and they stunned the hosts when Patrice Evra rifled in

NATIONAL CONFAB: Professor Mimiko Wants Right to Carry Weapons

Professor Olufemi Mimiko, the Vice Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University and a delegate at the ongoing national conference has recommended that Nigerians should be allowed to carry arms to protect themselves given the

TRAGEDY: Man hangs self In Akure

Tragedy struck in Akure, the Ondo state capital, as a 45-year-old man, Abayomi Olarenwaju allegedly hanged himself on a tree with a vehicle fan- belt after detecting he was HIV positive.It was gathered that the decease who hailed from Akure town was found early morning on a

Ondo Poly Suit Comes up On July 3 For Ruling

An Industrial Court sitting in the Ondo State Capital Akure will on July 3, rule over a case between the 32 sacked workers of the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic (RUGIPO) Owo in Ondo State and its management.
The affected staffers, who were relieved of their jobs early last year, include

Bose Alao is Back with a new movie “Talo Smart”

Bose Alao Omotoyossi, fast-rising Nollywood actress and wife of Nigerian-born Beninese soccer star, Rasak Omotoyossi, is set to return to the scene with a new

Tragic: Jim Iyke’s Mum Is Dead

Prolific Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke who just engaged a Ghanaian actress Nadia Buhari is currently grieving over the loss of his mother. The actor’s mother, Mrs Esomugha, passed on after a stroke attack on

Jonathan Must Recontest - Arogbo community

The Arogbo Ijaw community in the riverine area of Ondo State has called on President Goodluck Jonathan to declare his ambition for a second term in office and contest the 2015 presidential election. The people said the call became necessary because of the strides being recorded in the area by the

Super Eagles Will Perform Well Without Me In Brazil 2014 - Osaze Odemwingie

Stoke City forward Osaze Odemwingie has revealed that the Super Eagles can do well at the 2014 Fifa World Cup, even without him.
The former Cardiff City player who recently mended fences with coach Stephen Keshi said he was upset at being dropped from the Eagles’ squad to the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations and has realised his

Black Women Worried About Army Hair Regulations

WASHINGTON (AP) - New Army regulations meant to help standardize and professionalize soldiers' appearance are now coming under criticism by some black military women, who say changes in the hair requirement are

Depression May Be Linked to Heart Failure

Depression may increase the risk of heart failure, a new study suggests. Researchers looked at nearly 63,000 people in Norway who underwent physical and mental health assessments.

Over 11 years, close to 1,500 of the participants developed heart

Billy Dee Williams Quit Dancing With the Stars Shocker Due to Back Pain

Billy Dee Williams announced he was leaving Dancing With the Stars on Monday night's episode, citing an injury as his reason for quitting.

The iconic Star Wars actor and his professional partner Emma Slater decided to end their quest for the mirrorball trophy due to

Actress Sara Gilbert and musician Linda Perry wed

A spokeswoman for Gilbert says the actress wed the musician over the weekend. The spokeswoman, Melissa Kates, confirmed the nuptials last Monday.

Gilbert is best known for her starring role on the long-running sitcom “Roseanne.” She is also a creator and co-host of the CBS show “The Talk.”

Fellow hosts Julie Chen and Aisha Tyler said Monday that they attended the oceanfront wedding. They say it was “beautiful” and “magical.”

Perry is a singer, songwriter, producer and former front woman of the rock band 4 Non Blondes.

The 39-year-old Gilbert and 48-year-old Perry have been engaged since April 2013.

Chris Brown Appreciate Fans From Behind the Bars

Chris Brown checked in from behind bars recently, via a phone call to on-again, off-again girlfriend Karrueche Tran. The singer called Tran, who filmed and posted it on Instagram, in which he thanks his fans for holding him down.

“I'm calling all my fans, letting ya'll know I love ya'll. Thank ya'll for all the support," said

WASHINTON: Obamacare On Track To Hit 7 Million Sign-Ups

Beating expectations, President Barack Obama's health care overhaul was on track to sign up more than 7 million Americans for health insurance on deadline day Monday, government officials told The Associated Press.

The 7 million target, thought to be out of reach by most experts, was in sight on a day that saw surging consumer interest as well as vexing computer glitches that slowed sign-ups on the

Football: PSG Just Like Chelsea of 10 Years Ago - Mourinho

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho on Tuesday likened the current Paris Saint-Germain side to the team he managed at Stamford Bridge 10 years ago as the clubs prepare to meet in the Champions League.

Wednesday's quarter-final first leg at the Parc des Princes is a repeat of Mourinho's first European game in charge of Chelsea, which an

Rita Ora Wants Her Boyfriend to Declare Their Relationship Public

Now singer Rita Ora has issued a demand to Scottish DJ beau Calvin Harris that they go public with their romance. The Hot Right Now star, 23, wants Calvin to take her to the Coachella music festival in California next month as a declaration of their love.

Notoriously shy Calvin is playing both weekends of the festival and Reets wants to

Am Grateful For Having an Amicable Separation From Kerr - Actor Orlando Bloom

Actor Orlando Bloom says he is feeling that his career would take a major leap in near future.

The 37-year-old actor, who split from Miranda Kerr last year, said he had been feeling “rudderless” since some days,

BOKO HARAM: 21 Killed, 17 Injured in Maiduguri

Fifteen civilians and six insurgents died, while seventeen others were injured in the massive shootout and a series of explosions that shook Maiduguri on Monday.

The Defence Headquarters in Abuja said soldiers blew up three out of four explosives-laden vehicles driven by suspected Boko Haram suicide

Obesere Released New Video After Rape Scandal

Fuji artiste, Alhaji Abass Akande, aka Obesere, has finally released a video CD – ‘Rape Scandal’ to prove his innocence on the rape allegation leveled against him sometime in February, by one Olanike Olaiya.

Encomium Weekly reports that the CD which contains Obesere’s interview and that of his witness, Bolatito Omo Owo has been selling like hot cake since its release on March 17 – so far, thousands of

Apple TV – The Next Generation?

The rumour mill heats up again, but who says the next Apple TV will be a screen? German industrial designer Martin Hajek worked out an upgrade concept for what a next generation Apple TV might look

I Don’t Know Linda Ikeji’s Problem – Prophet Soul E

Singer cum Prophet, Soul E recently threw a jab at celebrity blogger, Linda Ikeji, for always posting stories about him. While clearing the air on his controversial visions and marriage, he said “I have said it a million times that I was never married to Queen Ure and my wife is not a banker. I am not married to a

Zenith Bank appoints Olisamedua Amangbo as new CEO

Nigeria’s Zenith Bank, has notified the Nigerian Stock Exchange of the appointment of Peter Olisamedua Amangbo as its new Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer following the last week approval of its CEO, Godwin Emefiele as the next governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria by the Senate.

Until now, Amangbo, who has been with the bank for more than 21 years, is an executive director.

His appointment as CEO takes effect from June 11.

Court Restrains Defecting Reps Members From Changing House Leadership

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, gave an order of perpetual injunction restraining the lawmakers who defected from the PDP to the APC from effecting any leadership change.

Delivering judgment, Justice Adeniyi Ademola held that the defected lawmakers no longer had any business, morally and legally, to stay in