“All lumps are guilty until proven cancer free”
An estimated 20,000 breast cancer cases are recorded in Nigeria annually. Only annual screening guarantees prevention of untimely death. Today, more Nigerian women are aware of their breast health and breast cancer; however, some damaging myths exist that misinform on the benefits of early detection and seeking prompt care. In commemoration of the World Cancer Day, Sebbeccly Cancer Care is dispelling common myths around the disease by promoting breast awareness, and helping people understand the benefits of early detection and treatment.
Malnutrition kills half a million Nigerian children annually
Poor feeding condition and acute malnutrition is reported to kill no fewer than 500,000 Nigerian children, under the age of five, annually, out of the over one million of them that suffer the condition every year.
This political race and definitions: Imo state in view
Imo State is one state where anyone who passes by would definitely ask questions. I am interested in one major question and that is: who is at the helm of affairs here? As simple as the question seems, it is indeed overloaded. I want to say, one would want to know the person or persons who are responsible for the developments or non-developments in the state. Should I say that I have asked the question, times without number; even though I think I know the answer.
4,000 apc faithful hold mock campaign in Sapele
The All Progressives Congress in Sapele, Sapele Local Government Area of the State, in preparation towards holding what it described as “Mother of all campaigns,” by next week Monday, February 2, 2015, across the Council Area, yesterday held what it described as “mock campaign” in Sapele and environs, which it says was meant to determine the acceptability of the party and its candidates, and to sensitise and prepare the people of the area towards the grand campaign.
Upcoming actresses set themselves up for sexual harassment — Angela Philips Says “ I am single and searching”
Those days, when we started acting, when you told people you were an actress, they looked at you as if you were a prostitute.
Indonesia: Fate of 12 Nigerians uncertain
As Nigerian government battles to save the lives of the 12 Nigerians still on the death row in Indonesia, a retired ambassador, Suleiman Dahiru, has said that the fate of the convicts cannot be guaranteed by anyone.
12 persons feared dead as Fulani herdsmen sack five villages in Benue
No fewer than 12 persons were feared dead, Friday morning, with several others sustaining varying degrees of injuries, after suspected Fulani herdsmen invaded and sacked five villages in Logo local government area of Benue state.
Ogbomoso youths endorse Akande-Adeola, urge indigenes to vote right
A youth group, Ogbomoso Youth and Development Forum, OYDF, has stressed the need for every registered voter in the ancient town to vote and ‘’vote right’’ as the general elections inch nearer.
What starring in The Department did to me — O.C Ukeje
By KEHINDE AJOSE The much anticipated movie, The Department is gradually getting lots of rave reviews from movie critics. Produced by Ink Blot productions in association with Closer Pictures, the movie parades actors like O.C Ukeje, Desmond Elliot, Majid Michel, Osas Ighodalo, Jide Kosoko,Kenneth Okolie, Seun Akindele, Somkele Iyamah, and a host of others. A secret organization […]
“Supreme betrayal”
The first time a woman came to us with a complaint that her husband was sexually abusing their three children—two girls and a boy—I told her: “Madam, two things, either you are mad to accuse your husband of such heinous deeds or your husband is mad to lay his hands on his own children.” Incest, specifically father-daughter liaison, has been with humankind for a long time. Lot not only slept with but deflowered his two daughters (please leave the drunkenness details for another day. Deflowering two virgins in two successive days without being conscious of the act must be one of the mysteries in the Bible) Genesis 19: 32-35.
Why I sacrificed my senatorial ambition— Uduaghan
GOVERNOR Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State, yesterday, opened up on the real reasons he relinquished his senatorial ambition, saying it was because he did not want to leave office in a crisis situation, especially with intelligence information that guns would boom in Warri after his victory.
INEC declares 14,000 PVCs missing in Rivers
About 14,000 Permanent Voters Cards, PVCs have been declared missing by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC in Rivers state.
My most expensive fashion item
Nigerian Afropop artiste, Morihanfen Oluwaseun Oluwabamidele, also known as Sean tizzle, has revealed to Showtime, how he got the inspiration for his groovy first single of 2015 titled Bottles.
Jonathan’s aides not helping him – Jimi Disu
Jimi Disu, a veteran journalist with print and electronic media experience, Thursday added his voice to the condemnation of the statements credited to former Niger Delta militants who warned that there would be war if President Jonathan lost next month’s Presidential election. Always the guest at Classic FM’s Front Page News, a daily review of newspapers, Disu has always been commended for his objective analysis on national issues. These were his words on the threat by ex militants:
20 years in the showbiz industry: Omotola’s most cherished moments
Delectable actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde who marked her 20th anniversary in the entertainment industry by paying a visit to Stella Maris College, in Abuja last weekend, surely has come of age :
Wande Coal to release album soon
Popular hip-hop Nigerian artist, Wande Coal, a.k.a. Black Diamond of Africa, has assured his fans that his album would be out soon. The artist described the forthcoming album as a long awaited one by his fans, and called on the government to support the music industry.
