By JUNIOR OTABONO Information reaching ExpressNG from the volatile city of Yobe has it that no fewer than 10 people, this afternoon, were killed after multiple bomb blasts ripped through Potiskum area of the state. The blast, which reportedly went up at about 12.30pm when vigilantes tried stopping a man carrying IED, who was heading for a market in the state. Those …
By OKECHUKWU PEACE Ahead of party favourite, Femi Gbajabiamila, a member of the House of Representatives from Bauchi State, Mr. Yakubu Dogara, has been elected the Speaker of the House. In an election to pick the Speaker of the 8th legislature in Abuja on Tuesday, Dogara, a legal practitioner, scored 182 votes to beat the member, representing Surulere 1 …
By TEMILADE ENIOLA Esther Jenner, the 88 year old mom of Bruce/ Caitlyn Jenner said she’s very happy for her child but will still call him Bruce because that was what her and his father named him 65years ago. She said: It’s going to be a struggle for me to get used to the change, but happily so…’I’m very …
By OKECHUKWU PEACE United States Secretary of State, John Kerry and former NBA star, Hakeem Olajuwon as well as other members of a powerful US delegation have landed Nigerian soil for the inaguration ceremony. Other members of the delegation are the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle, and the Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Department of State, …
By SHOLA AYEOTAN President elect Muhammadu Buhari returned to Nigeria yesterday evening from a ‘private visit’ to London since last week. He returns from his trip in time for his swearing in as president of the federal Republic of Nigeria which takes place tomorrow. His Trip to London included visiting the parliamentry house of Britain where he met and …
By FEMI SALAWU Pregnant at 19 with just few months away from graduation at the North American University, Houdegbe, Benin Republic was too much to deal with for Sola Ogudugu. Ms. Ogudugu, 23, is the mother of the only known four-year-old son of popular singer, Ayodeji Balogun otherwise known as Wizkid. Shola was reminiscing about her naivety as the …
By Ayeotan Shola Paris Saint Germain (PSG) defender David Luiz has dismissed reports in the media stating that he is a virgin. There have been reports claiming that the Brazilian would wait until he is married before having sex with his girlfriend. The Brazilian, 28, stated that he is not a virgin and has had so many girlfriend in …
At 65, Alhaja Kudirat Mobolaji Olufunmilayo embodies the aspirations of environmental protection in Lagos. Everyday, the Grand Mother does the unattractive job of collecting biodegradable waste bottles from her neighbourhood. Although she is past her prime yet her personal drive and motivation is unmistakable and infectious. Often times she would comb the entire surrounding frantically exposing herself to filthy urine …
By FEMI SALAWU American First Lady, Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and the Secretary of State, John Kerry are being tipped as among those who will head a powerful US presidential delegation for the May 29 inaugurations of President-Elect General Muhammadu Buhari as President of the Federal Republic Of Nigeria, Premium Times has reported. In addition, some of the …
By Ayeotan SholaThe Russian beauty Irina Shayk who until recently was Ronaldo’s girlfriend has been spotted on several dates with the Hollywood actor, but it looks like their blossoming relationship has just been confirmed with these latest public show of love. Irina Shayk admitted to the press following her split from footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, that she wanted an “honest man” …
