Yearly Archives: 2015
Bigger bums make for smarter babies, says study
While we African women are known for are bodacious derrieres and wear them with pride, western society has until very recently, mostly frowned upon...
Nigerian used friend's passport to get free NHS treatment
A Nigerian woman who used her friend’s identity to get free NHS treatment for her and her baby has been charged with fraud, after...
Riot-police gas kids who just want their playground back
Police equipped with automatic weapons and dogs are facing international criticism and ridicule for using tear-gas to break up a peaceful protest largely attended...
Is there any tooth in Tiger's tale?
Fallen golf legend Tiger Woods paid a high price for turning up to surprise his girlfriend, champion Alpine skier Lindsey Vonn, as she conquered...
Actor Muna Obiekwe dies at 36
Tributes have been pouring in for popular Nollywood actor Muna Obiekwe, who died in a Lagos hospital at the weekend.
Unconfirmed reports and messages on...
African Cup of Nations ready for kick off
Despite many hurdles we are finally set for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations. Morocco was unwilling to host the 2015 Afcon due to concerns...
Chuka Umunna blasts Southern rail, after train gets delayed (again)
We all hate it when trains are running late; even more so if you’re an important MP, heading to your constituency, perhaps for an...
X-Factor star Fleur East signs to Simon Cowell’s label
X-factor runner up Fleur East has been signed to former judge Simon Cowell’s label Syco, despite coming second in the competition.
The 24 year-old singer...
Dizzee Rascal to feature on new A-level syllabus
UK Rapper Dizzee Rascal will join the likes of William Shakespeare and Thomas Hardy, on the A-Level English syllabus, as part of the government’s...
Gospel legend Crouch home with the Lord
After nearly a week of fighting complications after a heart attack, legendary Gospel singer Andraé Crouch passed away on January 8, aged 72.
Often referred...
