Oshiomhole: Six years after

ON November 12, 2008, Adams Eric Aliyu Oshiomhole, was sworn in as Governor of Edo State. It was a special moment for the state and its people for several reasons. Remarkably, it was the culmination of the resilience of the people, who voted and stood by him when anti-democratic forces tried to rob him of the mandate they gave willingly to him, and the judiciary that resisted machinations of the powers-that-be to give a verdict in favour of a popular choice.

The nation became better for it as the judiciary stood resolute on the side of the people. In addition, it was a turning point for the entire state as it marked the beginning of what is now popularly referred to as the ‘new narrative’.

Army recaptures Chibok from Boko Haram

By Kingsley Omonobi & Umar Yusuf, with Agency reports

The Nigerian army said yesterday that it had recaptured the north-eastern town of Chibok, where Boko Haram insurgents abducted more than 200 schoolgirls in April, provoking a wave of global outrage.

Gallant Nigerian soldiers

FG introduces austerity measures as drop in oil price in int'l market poses threat to Nigerian economy

Following the continued drop in oil price in international market, the Federal government yesterdayannounced the introduction of some austerity measures such as tax introduction on luxury goods such as champagne, jets, amongst other, to be implemented to reduce the effect of the continued oil price decline on the Nigerian economy as Nigeria is largely an oil dependent economy.  

Muslim Cleric allegedly kills customer, dumps corpse on bridge

Mr. Isiaka Akanbi, popularly called Alfa, has been arrested for allegedly killing a 62 year old woman, Raliatu Kareem (pictured right) after stealing her wallet and other personal effects.‎ According to a report onPunch, the Alfa ‎owns a traditional healing centre on Lawani Street, Olodi Apapa, Lagos‎ and the late woman, Raliatu was his close customer for years. 

Lovely? Beyonce’s Sister Solange and Her Husband Rides Bicycle to their Wedding.. See All Photos from the Wedding

You know the rule that says people shouldn’t wear white to upstage the bride at her wedding? Well, Solange just changed the game. The 28-year-old singer and her 51-year-old video director boyfriend Alan Ferguson got married yesterday November 16th and not only did they ask their guests to wear white, the couple arrived at the venue of their wedding riding bicycles. And yes, Jay Z was at the wedding but their dad Mathew Knowles wasn’t there. See the photos below....

Nigerian Transgender, Ms Sahhara Shows Off Body in Sexy Lingerie

Girls, eat your hearts out, this used to be a man…check out that body now! Pow!! Hehe. See another pic after the cut…

Photos: Duncan Mighty Proposes to His Girlfriend on Her Brithday

Port Harcourt 1st son Duncan Mighty is officially off the market. He popped the question to his long time girlfriend Vivien today, which is her birthday, and she said yes. Big congrats to them. More pics after the cut…

Comedian Bovi shares pics of his mum as she turns a year older

Happy birthday to Mrs Ugboma..