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by Jay Boy Why did God create us? Why are we here? Why? This is probably one of the most asked questions about religion and faith. And the truth is …

by Staff writer The name of the next installment in the Harry Potter spin-off series, Fantastic Beasts, was revealed on Thursday. The movie is called Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of …

by Staff writer In 1983, American developmental psychologist Howard Gardener described 9 types of intelligence: 1. Naturalist (nature smart) 2. Musical (sound smart) 3. Logical-mathematical (number/reasoning smart) 4. Existential (life …

by Staff writer “Wonder Woman” and “Justice League” star Gal Gadot constantly struggles with people mispronouncing her name. In a new GQ interview, the actress revealed people get her name …

by Staff writer According to report released in 2014 by the World Bank Group (WBG), nearly two-third of the world’s extreme poor — that is, those who live on less …

by Staff writer   Mozilla just released an upgraded version of its Firefox browser on Tuesday.  Called Firefox Quantum, Mozilla says the browser is twice as fast as the old version and …

by Staff writer A Pennsylvania man has been charged with the murder of his 4-month-old daughter after police said she suffered extensive injuries on Nov. 12 while in her father’s …

by Staff writer Google is paying homage to Chinua Achebe today. The Nigerian author, widely called the father of modern African literature, would have been 87 today. Achebe’s first novel …

by Staff writer Following Australia’s recent backing for same-sex unions, a postal survey has revealed how predictable people’s opinion on the issue is. According to the study, supporters of equal …

by Staff writer Mr. Robert Mugabe who has been Zimbabwe’s only leader since it gained independence in 1980 was on Wednesday morning taken hostage by the country’s military after the …

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by Staff writer A California woman collapsed in court on Monday after she was found guilty of conspiracy to commit murder. Diana Lovejoy, 45, collapsed not long after hearing she …

by Staff writer ‘The Good Ship Jesus’ was a 700-ton ship purchased by King Henry VIII from the Hanseatic League, a merchant alliance between the cities of Hamburg and Lubeck …

by Staff writer As far as fantastical, breathtaking editorial shoots go, the Pirelli calendar is pretty much at the top of every fashion addict’s list. Every year we eagerly await …

by Lacey McLaughlin When I heard a loud crack and saw smoke rising above the hood of my car, I knew I was totally screwed. I was on a road …

by Staff writer Super actress Meryl Streep is not one woman to be described as shy, but even she seems slightly on edge during a meeting with Vogue chief editor …

by Staff writer 60-70% of Nigerian asylum claims made in Ontario since April cited persecution based on sexual orientation. Reports say Nigerian asylum seekers in Canada are making so many …

by Daniel Nkado Lagos is an interesting place. I’ve lived here for nearly 10 years now. It is a very fast-paced city. You must understand how to fit in, and …

by Staff writer Four people have been arrested and accused of booing the first lady who this week moved closer to succeeding her husband as president. The Zimbabwe Herald reports …

by Staff writer A Mauritanian blogger condemned to death in 2014 for apostasy in a Facebook post about Islam will be freed because an appeal court on Thursday overturned his …

by Zeus My brothers and sisters, there is really nothing in this world o! A Yoruba slay queen (names withheld) was trying to dab and accidentally smelt her armpit. She …

by Staff writer A man who deliberately dresses up as a woman for the purpose of entertainment or fashion or business is called a drag queen. The process of getting …

by Staff writer   Some people don’t feel clean without a long hot shower. But is a daily shower really necessary—or even healthy? “I think showering is mostly for aesthetic …

by Sharon A. The Person You Like: i. Late replies ii. One word replies iii. Reads and ignores B. The Person You Don’t Like: i. Good morning text ii. Good …

by Staff writer Media reports say the man who killed at least 27 people including his grandmother-in-law at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas was 26-year-old Devin Patrick Kelley. …

by Staff writer Samsung and Apple have always been at odds, and when it comes to shading its opponent the Korean giant hardly plays it safe. As Apple’s big iPhone …

by Staff writer When Kayleigh Ferguson-Walker returned to church for the first time since losing her arms and legs, she wore a bright yellow dress. She sat in a wheelchair …

by Miz Tee To find out the top celebrity people want to sit in a plane with, a fantasy travel research was designed. And guess who topped the list? ADELE! …

by Staff writer A father shot his 14-year-old son on discovering that he was gay. Henderson police in Nevada say 53-year-old Wendell Melton shot and killed his son Giovanni in …

by Miz Tee This is Sam Smith before he lost weight and joined the beard gang: 1: Sam Smith’s new look: 2: The Stay With Me hit-maker has credited his …

The Visitor!!! It all started like every other normal Saturday. The sun came out early. Everybody in the house woke up late. There was light, and the air smelt lazy. …

by Daniel Nkado To be honest, 2017 has seen a lot of awesome cinematic productions. With the likes of Wonder Woman, Get Out, IT (Horror), Dunkirk, Girls Trip, etc., no …

by Gbenga Elutidoye Why are there so many churches in Nigeria? The real question should actually be why shouldn’t Nigeria have so many churches… Where do you expect all the …

by Staff writer US singer Beyoncé is taking a lead role in the live-action remake of Disney’s The Lion King. She will voice the role of lioness Nala, next to …

by Mr Anonymous When I first met my wife, I was not attracted to her in the least. However, after she persisted for several weeks (we saw each other often …

by Staff writer Wendy Williams fainted during a live taping of her talk show on Tuesday morning. “The Wendy Williams Show” host was in the middle of the program’s annual …

by Soogun Omoniyi When you ask me what bothers me about Nigeria, don’t expect me to start writing corruption, security, yadda yadda yadda. I’m tired of those already. What really …

by Staff writer Saudi Arabia has bestowed citizenship on Sophia, a humanoid robot developed by Hong Kong-based company Hanson Robotics, making the country the first nation to grant citizenship to …

by Staff writer On November 11-12, 2017, J Alexander aka Miss J will be at the GTBank Fashion Weekend where he will share his wealth of experience on how to …

by Staff writer US-born technology entrepreneur Richard Tanksley moved to Africa in 2009, seeking adventure. Tanksley has lived and worked in Cameroon, Ghana and Nigeria. Speaking to Nairobi-based business journalist, …

by Staff writer Director Bill Condon has revealed how Beyoncé turned down an offer to co-star in Disney’s live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast. Bill Condon revealed the news …

by Staff writer OSCAR-winning actress Emma Stone has landed a deal worth up to $12.8 million to become the face of the top French fashion brand, Louis Vuitton. Page Six …

by Staff writer A woman who had her heart broken when her boyfriend came out as gay has turned her pain into a feature-length documentary about others in the same …

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by Staff writer People are saying the newly released single of Taylor Swift’s “Reputation” album is quite unlike her. Soft, mushy and gooey are some of the words that have …

by Staff writer With stories about women allegedly harassed by top American film producer Harvey Weinstein surfacing all over, Kenyan-Mexican actress Lupita Nyong’o decided she couldn’t keep her own story …

New Home, New Trouble Soluyi was calm and peaceful, a good relief from the long hours of immobility the girls experienced on the Third Mainland. Even though Max’s car was …

by Staff writer The police have confirmed the identity of the man who jumped into the Lagos lagoon on Friday. The man was identified as 40-year-old Adekunle Oluseyi from Ondo …

by Staff writer Police have arrested 12 men, including two South Africans, apparently for promoting homosexuality in Tanzania. The group was arrested at a hotel according to AFP. It’s also …

by Staff writer When Inyanga Nino Mbatha walked into the Estcourt police station, officers wondered why he smelt so bad. “He reeked of something,” an officer told the Sunday Times. …

by Staff writer This heartbreaking image of a de-horned black rhino has just earned a photojournalist the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year award for 2017, beating out nearly 50,000 …

by Gimbiya Galadima Mama Efe is dead. I still cannot believe it. I remember the last time we talked in her kitchen, words flowing out of her mouth like water …

by Staff writer In March, 2017, a Christian pastor unearthed a 706-carat diamond in Sierra Leone’s Kono district, which is considered to be one of the world’s largest rough precious …

by Staff writer Since we moved into the 21st century in the January of 2001, a lot has happened: Here are our top 21 things that have taken place in …

by Miz Tee Awilo, Etighi, Azonto, Alanta, Shoki — Africa has been home to numerous unique dance styles over the past decades. But now seems to be the time of …

by Staff writer We love them. We feel safer with them. We are always told to use them. We could spend our last penny just to get them. Antibacterial soaps! …

The Move Scared to enter the room with her friends, Georgina kept lagging behind. Till April who opened the door had to turn back and ask her, ‘What’s the matter? …

by Miz Tee It is not just physical things that get old and phase out. Names too suffer a similar fate. Here are 32 names that used to be popular …

by Staff writer Scientists have investigated this particular question for more than a century and so far no definitive proof has been found that intelligence is purely hereditary. According to …