SKOLOMBO: Homeless kids who paint Calabar red

SKOLOMBO: Homeless kids who paint Calabar red

CALABAR — THEY are everywhere on the streets of Calabar, aka Paradise City, Cross River State, and several attempts by government, good spirited individuals and churches to put paid to them roaming the streets by providing them with better living opportunities has been largely unsuccessful. Reason: Many of them prefer life on the streets than in homes they are the Calabar streets kids, better known as Skolombo.
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AFP stringer shot dead in Mexico

AFP stringer shot dead in Mexico

An award-winning local journalist and Agence France-Presse contributor who reported on violent drug gangs in northwestern Mexico was shot dead in the street Monday, a judicial source told AFP.

I’d have been sacked at ‘big club’, says Man City boss Guardiola

I’d have been sacked at ‘big club’, says Man City boss Guardiola

Pep Guardiola has suggested the results of his first season as Manchester City manager would have seen him sacked by either Barcelona or Bayern Munich. Guardiola won 14 trophies in four seasons as manager at the Nou Camp, and seven in three years with Bayern. He never finished lower than second while in charge of […]

North Korea suspect in cyberattack

North Korea suspect in cyberattack

North Korea-linked Lazarus Group may be behind global cyber attack that has affected thousands of computers and disrupted hospitals, schools and assembly plants in some countries

Eva Alordia’s fiancé on war path with Iyanya

Eva Alordia’s fiancé on war path with Iyanya

FOLLOWING his epic marriage proposal to female rapper, Eva Alordia on stage at the 2015 edition of the Headies Awards, Caesar Ume-Ezeoke, Eva’s long standing fiancé has taken a swipe at Mavin Records artiste, Iyanya, for allegedly mocking his 15-month engagement to Eva.

Be warned! No job in Dubai

Be warned! No job in Dubai

It is quite disheartening to see Nigerians travel abroad in search of greener pasture. Nigeria is a land full of potentials and great opportunities, but why the search for a greener pasture elsewhere?