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Four Months After marriage, Man Murders Own wife

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…Psychologist says the first violent episode should be the last In recent times, Nigeria has experienced perturbing instances of domestic violence, not affirmative is the opinion that this has been happening from time in memorial, but the digital age has given these incidences a wider reportage. More so, the horror and emotional trauma of these incidences are better felt than in the previous decade and this had left nothing to be desired of these worrisome occurrences. Although much has been heard about violence against women; statistics shows that ‘28 percent of all women, which is almost a third of all women in Nigeria, have experienced physical violence.’ While up to 43 percent of women thought wife beating could be justified on the grounds of ‘burning the food’, ‘arguing with the husband’, ‘going out without asking permission’, neglecting the children, and ‘refusal to have sexual intercourse’.  These has bee...

Malaria Drug Overdose Killed Legendary Nollywood Producer, Chris Ekejime

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Chris Ekejime Sunday Ehigiator The Nigerian movie industry was thrown into mourning last Sunday following the death of a veteran producer, Chris Ekejimbe. Ekejimbe who passed on at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), was said to have been battling acute malaria and typhoid fever for more than two months. Founding President of the Association of Nollywood Core Producers (ANCOP), and APC candidate for the Warri Federal Constituency seat in the forthcoming House of Representatives election, Comrade Alex Eyengho, who confirmed the news of Ekejimbe’s death, said the film maker passed on about 9 am on Sunday at LUTH. According to Eyengho, the deceased was rushed to LUTH on Tuesday, when his condition became critical after he was allegedly given an overdose of malaria drug at another hospital. The drug was said to have damaged his red blood cell, causing the deceased to emaciate following which he patronised a pharmacist whom Eyengho said was coming to his house to tre...

Why is the Nigerian army university in Biu? Emmanuel Ojeifo

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The Nigerian Army posted a message on its official Twitter handle notifying the public about the postponement of the “Ground Breaking Ceremony of the Nigerian Army University Biu earlier scheduled for Tuesday 30 October 2018.” It was my first time to learn that the army even had a plan of establishing a university. When I tried to Google it up, I read from the webpage of NAN that the army secured approval for the establishment of its own university in March this year. The approval was given at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo following the recommendation of the Ministry of Education. In a briefing after the approval, Mallam Adamu Adamu the education minister stated that the newly approved university “will be the hub for developing a Nigerian Military Industrial Complex.” In the NAN report, it was also stated that the Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Tukur Buratai had approached NUC in June 2017 to apply for the university’s approval. “Bur...

Don Jazzy's at it again

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Don Jazzy reacts to Tiwa and Wizkid fever video Ace producer, Don Jazzy has been known over the years not just for music but his great sense of humour. The Mavin boss reacted to the trending Fever video where all sorts of science subjects were happening between Wizkid and Tiwa Savage. Everyone could get the message In a funny photo he posted on twitter and captioned it: “Madam hope say pepper Dey the stew o? Oya put two pomo one saki.” Don Jazzy reacts to Tiwa and Wizkid fever video

Women rocking Isi Agu attire

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Image source: lindaikejisblog.com Is there Isi Agu for ladies? Even now, when we can see ladies wearing this beauty, not all people are completely sure whether women have been recognized as eligible for getting dressed like this. We can say it confidently: Isi Agu is a perfect choice for pretty, strong, elegant women who want to declare their style, perfect taste and their contemporary world outlook. Image source: pinterest.ca The very words Isi Agu mean “a lion’s head”. The name was given to the fabric patterned with lions’ heads all over. Once upon a time, this fabric was very expensive and one could rarely see it on people, especially common ones. Could we ever think that a day will come when we will be able to wear this luxurious and doubtlessly beautiful fabric without spending a fortune to buy it? Image source: poontoe.com Isi Agu trends for ladies Image source: etsystatic.com The big advantage of this fabric is in the variability that’s available to  ladies . Lo...

Young Shall Grow bus driver smoked and drank throughout journey that killed 10 people

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More details have emerged on the accident involving a Marcopolo bus belonging to Young Shall Grow Motors Limited in which 10 people died. It was learnt on Wednesday that the bus driver allegedly smoked and drank during the journey and when cautioned by passengers, he threatened to deal with them. Some of the passengers allegedly called the telephone number of Young Shall Grow to complain about the driver’s recklessness, and the company reportedly promised to address the issue. It was gathered that when the passengers called back, the phone rang out several times before it was switched off until tragedy struck. Sources reported that about 42 passengers left the South-East for Lagos in the bus with number plate, SMK 867 XG. The bus driver was said to have rammed into a stationary truck around 5.30am on Monday, killing nine persons on the spot, while the 10th victim died in a hospital. One of the survivors, Godwin Ikechukwu, said the passengers left the Enugu park without any...

Wizkid’s Fever Video breaks Nigerian YouTube record

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Wizkid's Fever video has broken Nigerian YouTube record as the most watched video in less than 24 hours. The video for Fever has garnered over one million YouTube views and counting in 21 hours. The video features Nigerian superstar, Tiwa Savage who plays his love interest . Their chemistry has the internet talking. Earlier in the day, they were the top two trending topics worldwide. Shortly after the video dropped, Wizkid wrote; This one is special to me! Made a movie with my Best friend..🌹🦅❤️🧡💜💚 The previous record holder was Davido for his ”Assurance ” video with girlfriend,Chioma.The video garnered one million views in 24 hours.