I Have Cancer - Wole Soyinka

Renowned playwright and Nobel Laureate, Prof. Oluwole Soyinka, on Tuesday disclosed his health status. The maverick writer announced that he was diagnosed of cancer last December.

An expert and Founder of African Cancer Centre, Lagos, Prof. Olu Williams, however, assured Soyinka that he would

Ondo Government Vows To Establish Medical Versity in Ondo State

The Ondo State Government has announced its plan to establish a Medical Science University to enable it institutionalize the successes it has been able to achieve in the health sector and also halt the brain –drain being experienced in the sector.

The state’s Commissioner for Information, Hon. Kayode Akinmade made this known while speaking with newsmen in Ondo at the weekend during a working tour of

Buhari Storms Ondo Today

Former Head of State, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari will today visit the new State Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress in Akure, the Ondo State capital.

According to a statement issued by the party State Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Adesanya, Buhari, who is one of the Presidential Aspirants of the party would be meeting party leaders and members on why he should emerge as the candidate of the party.

The statement said Buhari would arrive the party secretariat on No. 17 oyemekun road by 10 o’clock in the morning.

It enjoined all the State Working Committee members, Local Governments Party Chairmen and Secretaries, as well as all National Delegates to mobilise themselves for a rousing reception for the Party Leader and Presidential Aspirant for the 2015 general election.

I Support Sex Before Marriage - Tayo Sobola

From time immemorial, mixed reactions have always trailed the sensitive issue of sex before marriage. However, fast rising Nollywood actress, Tayo Sobola has voiced her support for testing the sexual ability of one’s partner before

“I’m Not Worried About Losing My Place To Welbeck” – Giroud

Olivier Giroud has insisted he is not worried about his place in the Arsenal team, as he gradually makes his return from foot injury. The Frenchman has been out since August and Arsene Wenger has brought in Danny Welbeck from Manchester United in a £16million deal.

Earlier in the summer, Alexis Sanchez arrived at the Emirates from Barcelona and both front men have been in superb form for

Formal NDDC Boss Warns Jonathan, Mimiko To Avoid Repeat Of 1983 Crisis In Ondo

As the crisis rocking the Ondo state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) persists, President Goodluck Jonathan and the State Governor Dr. Olusegun Mimiko have been cautioned against any act that can bring about the repeat of 1983 political crisis in the

I’m Never Satisfied - Mike Ezuruonye

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Nollywood actor, Mike Ezuruonye who has written his name in the annals of Nigerian movie history is a brand ambassador of Airtel and has won several awards. The father of one in a recent interview with Sun, has revealed his encounter with a Caribbean girl, his thorny journey to stardom and the secrets of his acting prowess. Excerpts below:

How was your growing up?

(Laughs) It was fun. I don’t like talking about that, but I want to believe that I was born by parents who could afford certain amenities. And of course, they were disciplinarians. They also taught me self-belief. My dad always says: ‘always believe in yourself, always put your

Read Why Your Phones Batteries Can Explode In Your Pocket

Smartphone users have been warned by experts to live with the possibility that their phones could explode – on the charger, next to their beds or even in their pockets – at any time without warning.

It could be recalled that on Tuesday, 16-year-old Ina-Chérie Vermaak from Wonderboom South in Pretoria, South Africa was traumatised by the explosion of her Blackberry’s battery in her school bag as she was walking to class. Her school uniform was burnt and she was enveloped in a cloud of

Gunmen Rob Million-Naira Bullion Van

A high-tension armed robbery occurred in Ondo state, during which some dare-devil armed robbers ambushed and disarmed policemen escorting a bullion van and made away with a large sum of money. 

According to Vanguard, this happened at about 4pm at Elemoso village in Ondo East Council of Ondo State. 

The driver was seriously injured in the attack but the policemen, who fled into a bush when the attack began are yet to be found. 

Villagers say they feared that 'Boko Haram had arrived' when they heard the attack. 

The State Police Commissioner says he suspects conspiracy in the incident. Mr. Isaac Eke said “the information is still sketchy. We are trying to establish some things because the policemen that escorted the bullion were not booked with the operation unit. This shows that they are on illegal duties.

“The driver of the vehicle has come out of the bush and we are interrogating him. We suspect conspiracy in this matter.

“Our men are still chasing them and I want to assure members of the public that we will apprehend them.”

Law Makers Scaled The Gate To Gain Entrance To The House Of Assembly Complex

In what amounts to a state-sponsored mayhem, the Nigeria Police yesterday attempted to stop the speaker of House of Representatives Aminu Tambuwal and other lawmakers from entering the National Assembly to preside over a special session on the extension of emergency rule in three north-eastern states, a development that forced the legislators to scale the gate to gain entrance into the complex.

However, the 'no entry' plan backfired, leaving in its wake pandemonium as lawmakers, staff and visitors to the National Assembly were forced to inhale tear gas fired into

Omeruo Returns As Oboabona Miss South Africa Match

Stephen Keshi will be without Godfrey Oboabona, when the Super Eagles tackle South Africa on Wednesday, in a quest to qualify for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.

The Turkey-based defender picked up a booking against Congo last Saturday, after the referee harshly punished him for handball in the area and is suspended.

Oboabona joins Hope Akpan on the sidelines. The Reading midfielder dislocated his shoulder against the Red Devils and will miss the game.

However, Keshi will have his defensive partner Kenneth Omeruo, available for selection against the Bafana Bafana. The on-loan Chelsea player missed the match in Pointe-Noire, because of a slight groin problem.

Why i Showed Off My boobs At Halloween - Cossy Orjiakor

Actress cum singer, Cossy Orjiakor, who sparked a controversy for stepping out without a bra and showing off her boobs at the just concluded Halloween party which held in Lagos, has finally explained why.

In a chat with Vanguard, the actress explained that she dissed her

Uti Returns To Big Brother House

Media personality, Uti Nwachukwu and nine other former Big Brother Africa ex-housemates will be returning to the Big Brother Hotspots game. According to the Big Brother Host popularly known as Biggie, all the housemates were nominated for eviction alongside the ex-housemates, thus, if a housemate from a particular country remains in

Jonathan Will Not Win In Edo state - Oshiomhole

Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has said that President Goodluck Jonathan will not get up to 5 percent of votes in the state at the 2015 presidential election because he has not justified the over 95 percent he got in 2011. The Comrade Governor spoke with journalists in Benin City, the Edo State capital as part of activities marking the 6th year anniversary of his

Cossy Shocked Fans With Bra-less Dressing

Nigeria’s Mrs Controversy, Cossy Orjiakor, is back to her naughty ways again.

On October 31st, the actress and cum singer had gone bra-less to a Halloween party that was hosted by her friends. She described her controversial dressing as her plot to shock her fans and she doesn’t care what the people think of her.

She told Encomium magazine: “I just decided to look for a costume in my closet, just anything that appealed to me. It is an old school cloth. “I have never worn it out of the house. I just decided to shock my fans with it. I really don’t care what people are saying about me.

 

“I just do what I am comfortable doing. I wore what I love. At times, I am tempted to show off my nipples because they are cute but I know I can never do that.”