An anguished Mrs Ola Lawal, aunty to teenager Taiwo Olakunle who has been missing from home since November 12, and her husband have been detainedby the Iju Police. The Lawals of Adeosun Street, Balogun in Iju area of Lagos were suspected of hiding Taiwo Eighteen-year-old Taiwo, an apprentice hairdresser, had been beaten up on November 11 by a gang of Lagos boys who accused her of intruding into their conversation. The Iju Police subsequently arrested Olakunle’s suspected assailants and gave her form to go the hospital for treatment But on her return from the hospital the next day, however, Olakunle…
Author: Pride Team
The Durban Police believe that an Imam, Haniff Pandor, whose car was raked with 23 bullets at a garage in KwaDukuza by hit men in a car, must have been mistaken for a taxi-gang boss. Said a police source: “A taxi boss was killed at the same garage last week in what was believed to be a taxi-related shooting. “The car, which had a GP registration, could have been mistaken for carrying hit men and been seen as a threat. “There is some possibility the incidents were linked and we are exploring this. “The taxi industry is so volatile and…
Zambian opposition United Party for National Development dripped with acute embarrassing Monday when its vociferous claim that the cargo in three trucks hired by the Electoral Commission of Zambia contained ballot papers to be used to rig the January 20, 2015 presidential election turned out to be false. Having trailed the trucks for days from the border with South Africa on suspicion of carrying illegal ballot papers, UPND cadres forcibly intercepted the trucks in Lusaka and forced the drivers to drive to the Lusaka Central Police Station for inspection. Appeals for calm by police officers to await the arrival of…
This dry chilly weather is not fun for skin. The dry air steals moisture away from every surface in no time including the skin. When the wind blows, it’s dry and harsh, indoor heat also rubs the air of moisture, seemingly making staying hydrated an herculean task. Dry skin apart from not being a good sight to behold causes itches, an awfully dry skin could crack and sometimes bleed. One has to do more to keep skin moisturized, fresh and smooth. To reduce chapping, redness, itching, and keep skin more healthy and comfortable this season, try these tips. Wash in…
A naïve Australian investor, Mr Peter Klening, has been duped of AU$2 million (about US$1.6 million) by a12-man international syndicate of Ghanaians and Nigerians. He had remitted the funds through Western Union and bank transfers allegedly for investment in PS & E Global Limited, a real estate and haulage company. Six of the fraudsters have been arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department of the Ghana Police Service while the remaining six suspects are on the run. Arrested Henry Biney, 43, a staff of Societe Generate (SG Bank ) Ghana; Pascal Mensah, 34, a graphic designer; Joseph Iyamu, a Nigerian trader…
My dear daughter, Your mother and I have paid particular attention to making sure you get a good education. We are really thankful to God that you have graduated from some of the top schools in the world. However, education does not end when you received your certificates. As you journey through life, bear in mind that everyone you come in contact with can teach you something. In this regard, be open to listen to those who you come across in life. It would serve you in good stead to be exposed to the many and various viewpoints and perspectives…
By Tam Alex Kemabonta I have always been of the opinion that the reason Nigeria finds it difficult to clamp down on crime especially minor ones, is because we prefer to live by the rule of men instead of the rule of law. We like arbitrariness and the despotism we call democracy. We like the fact that we can just pay a little more money – a bribe of course – and be attended to first, even though a thousand people came before us. We like that, it does not matter how horrible our scores were during a job aptitude…
Dear Dorothy, I have been married to my wife for about three years, and we are blessed with a lovely daughter. We courted for two years before marriage. Due to her religious beliefs, we never engaged in any sexual activities during courtship. I love my wife, but the problem is that I do not think she enjoys having sex with me. I sometimes think she fakes her orgasms. I am really not comfortable with this situation in the bedroom. What should I do? My dear, It is really surprising to me that most couples do not realize that the best…
Unknown to the world there are other Nigerians who are refugees in their own country but who are not victims of the dreaded Boko Haram. Whereas BH victims grab the headlines of international media reports daily virtually nothing is heard of the Atakad people of Southern Kaduna who alleged been sacked from their ancestral home and lands which have been taken over Fulani herdsmen and their cattle. The Atakad Community Development Association, ACDA, alleges said that “gunmen have captured 16 Atakad villages, and killed at least 180 people with 10,000 forced to become refugees” since the violence against them started…
Two members of South Africa’s ruling National African Congress were shot and wounded and third run by a car at a caucus meeting that turned bloody last month. ANC members in KwaXima, west of Durban had met to pick a candidate to represent them at an elective conference that month. Party rules require that 70 percent of branches meet to finalize their nominations for purposes of quorum at the conferece. Reports have had it that many of the ANC branches were finding it difficult to meet and nominate candidates to beat the deadline. The meeting reportedly descended into shambles when…