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Ibinabo Fiberesima’s new found obsessions

Ibinabo Fiberesima’s new found obsessions

President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Ibinabo Fiberesima is a very happy woman. After a long absence from being in the cosy company and under the care of a man, the mother of five now has a man she can call her own again.

I don’t believe I am the most beautiful Yoruba actress  — Ayomide Dawodu

I don’t believe I am the most beautiful Yoruba actress — Ayomide Dawodu

We have seen the likes of Bukky Wright, Biodun Okeowo, Temitope Osoba to know the Yoruba sector of Nollywood is blessed with some beautiful women. Gone are the days of the drab characters with only stories to tell, now the Yoruba screen is populated by beautiful girls, who would have you glued to your seats for more than just the juicy stories.

Warning: Robbers at Work in the Churches

Warning: Robbers at Work in the Churches

A colleague of mine insists he is still looking for a Pastor with a Christian Centre in London. He said: “Anybody who knows where I can find him should let me know.” “Why are you looking for him?” I wondered. “He owes me money,” he maintained.

Glo-CAF award: Toure worthy winner — Ikpeba

Glo-CAF award: Toure worthy winner — Ikpeba

Former Super Eagles player, Victor Ikpeba has described Ivory Coast and Manchester City playmaker, Yaya Toure as worthy winner of the 2014 Glo-CAF African Player of the Year award.

Why we are not big  in Lagos — Bracket

Why we are not big in Lagos — Bracket

Months after they were accused of being gay, the duo, Vast and Smash of Bracket music group, who stormed the Nigerian music scene with a bang few years ago have opened up to Potpourri, denying the allegation. They also explained why it has been difficult for them to break into the Lagos market compared to other cities across the country and beyond, where their music is currently making waves.

$40 budget benchmark more realistic – Prof Ekpo

$40 budget benchmark more realistic – Prof Ekpo

As 2015 begins, many investors doing business in Nigeria are still evaluating the events that characterised the last quarter of 2014 due to rapid drop in crude oil price. While some experts expressed fears that the multiplier effect of the crisis last year would cause hardship and sluggish growth in the first quarter of 2015, others advised the Federal Government to reduce the cost of governance in order to reduce wastage in the system. Akpan Ekpo, a Professor of Economics and Director General, West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM), assesses the economy last year and what people should expect in 2015.

Fulani attack claims 4 in Kogi

Fulani attack claims 4 in Kogi

Four persons were said to have been killed in Kupa Abugi community in Lokoja local government area of Kogi State following an attack by Fulani herdsmen.

The political party I will vote for

The political party I will vote for

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by its own claim is the largest political party in Africa. Perhaps everyone ought to be there in a country like ours which runs the winner- takes-all political system. Unsurprisingly therefore, the PDP has been ruling Nigeria without a break since 1999.

Rendering unto Caesar that which is Caesar’s

Rendering unto Caesar that which is Caesar’s

Already, the year 2015 is up and running. All over the world, people are trying to get themselves together after the razzmatazz of Christmas and Near Year celebrations. Because of unnecessary extravagant spending associated with the festivities, many families find themselves deep in debt at the beginning of the year, just when the time for paying school fees, house rent etc was due.

Man, 80, arrested for raping 12-yr-old girl

Man, 80, arrested for raping 12-yr-old girl

Pa Olajide Ojo, 80, has been arrested by the police in Ikole Ekiti for allegedly defiling a 12-years old girl. Ojo, of No. B22, Oke Ode Idogun Street, Ikole –Ekiti, was said to have committed the offence on December 24, 2014.