Day: 15 December 2014

ECOWAS leaders officially launch ‘Common External Tariff’

by Laila Ibrahim   The Economic Community of West of Africa States (ECOWAS) have formally launched the new regional Common External Tariff (CET) at the 46th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS…

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10 things you should know about ‘Horten’ – one of Tompolo’s warships

by Kolapo Olapoju   Government Ekpemupolo, better known as Tompolo, has reportedly acquired 7 warships from the Norwegian government. Tompolo, who is a former leader of the defunct Movement for the…

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Today’s Daily Brief: Presidency says Buhari’s emergence is a “fatal error”, Fayose presents budget to 7 PDP lawmakers, Ogun PDP withdraws contempt charge against Bankole, and more

The emergence of Muhammadu Buhari as the flag-bearer of the All Progressive Congress, APC, is a fatal error, the Nigerian presidency has said. Speaking in an interview with Channels Television…

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Honeymoon Hotel, Invasion 1897 & more… SEE our list of 10 worst films of 2014

by Wilfred Okiche   It is entirely possible that during the year under review, films more odious than the 10 duds that landed on this list were released. But those…

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There was a jet flying over #Synagogue at the time of the building collapse – NAMA official

by Simon Ateba A military jet with five occupants on board flew over a guesthouse at the Synagogue Church of All Nations in Lagos several times ‎before the building crashed…

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Tinubu’s APC cabal is controlling Buhari – PDP

by Panshak Ibrahim The ruling party, Peoples Democratic Party, has alleged that a cabal controlled by APC National leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, is responsible for the selection of the running…

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I killed my master because I needed N150,000 for Dubai trip – motor boy (PICTURED)

by Anike Jacobs How cruel could one get to raise money for a travel trip?! A petroleum tanker conductor, Sani Saidu, has stabbed his master, Shitta Aremu to death so…

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#TheHeadies2014: We love this joke Basketmouth pulled on Iyanya Mbuk

by Anike Jacobs Poor Iyanya! Comedian Basket Mouth jokingly told some truth about the 'kukere' crooner at the Headies award 2014 which held at the Eko Hotel and Suites on…

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#TheHeadies2014: Unlike the other winners, Jesse Jagz was ANGRY for a good cause

by Anike Jacobs The 2014 Headies went down last night at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre and Rapper, and former Chocolate City member, Jesse Jagz was one of the winners…

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Err, Cynthia Morgan’s boobs certainly got everyone talking at #TheHeadies2014

by Anike Jacobs Fast rising female act, Cynthia Morgan got everyone talking last night when her boobs almost popped out while she was performing on stage at the Headies Awards,…

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Funke Akindele, Toke Makinwa, Dakore Egbuson-Akande, Simi Osomo, Yemi Alade, others stun at #TheHeadies2014 (PHOTOS)

by Anike Jacobs Osas and Gbenro We brought you first photos and full list of winners from the Headies 2014 awards which held at the Eko hotel and suites on…

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7 things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)

by Kolapo Olapoju 1. The federal government really has to start minding it's business, rather than meddle in what does not concern them. That is the rebuttal of Rivers state APC…

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“When Don Jazzy joined Psquare on stage”…and our seven other best moments from the Headies Awards 2014 (photos)

by Anike Jacobs So last night, the biggest Nigerian music and video awards held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos. Many celebrities came looking dapper. They not only stunned…

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Copa Lagos 2014 final in pix – Sand Eagles surrender their perennial crown to the Ivory Coast

by Mark Bassey and Hychinth Iyereosa Cote d'Ivoire defeated the Super Sand Eagles to win the 2014 edition of Copa Lagos, beach soccer championship. The Ivorians won most of the…

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@egbas: This is how to polish the Buhari brand

by Jude Egbas If the supporters of General Muhammadu Buhari (GMB) are honest with themselves, they’ll admit that the former military dictator still has a mountain to climb if he…

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Tompolo alleges blackmail over warship acquisition

by Iyobosa Omoregie Government Ekpemupolo, better known as Tompolo, has reacted to media reports that he has acquired 7 warships from the Norwegian government. Tompolo, who is a former leader…

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#GEJ is like Jesus Christ – @DoyinOkupe compares the President to the Son of God

by Kolapo Olapoju The Senior Special Assistant to the President, Doyin Okupe, has stated that his employer, Goodluck Jonathan is similar to Jesus Christ. According to Okupe, the president bears the…

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We’ve prepared the obituary and tombstone of PDP – @elrufai

by James Sambo Kaduna state governorship candidate of the APC, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has declared that his party, All Progressives Congress, will defeat the ruling party, Peoples Democratic Party, at…

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Man nabbed with 104 bags, 2 drums of ganja

by Azubuike Azikiwe A man has been arrested with 104 bags and 2 drums of Indian hemp. Edet Okon, the suspect, was apprehended by the Cross River police command, at Ikot-Nkese…

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Started from the bottom: Patoranking used to hawk rat poison

by Damilola Jagun Dancehall/reggae singer, Patoranking has over time revealed that things weren't always rosy for him. His latest revelation, is however, more shocking than the previous ones. At the…

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Is Toke Makinwa’s marriage in trouble?

By Zainab Okafor The Headies took place early hours of Today at the Eko Hotel and suites Victoria island and the hosts for the night were Toke Makinwa and Basket…

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Here is why the MasterCard Advert does not make sense

by Ada Igboanugo The advert started with a young man walking out of the door, on his way for a date. The screen split into two to give us a…

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#TheHeadies2014: 10 things you definitely missed at the star-studded event

by Isi Esene The Headies 2014 measured up to all expectations with the glitz and glamour the foremost entertainment awards is known to throw up. The awards which dragged on…

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“Even though the Naira was devalued, inflation eased” – NBS

by Tunji Andrews In November 2014, the pace of price increases observed by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) which measures inflation eased for the third consecutive month. Prices rose by…

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@hymanprof: Buhari – Another chance to make #Nigeria great

by Hygienus Nwangwu “Daddy what are you doing?” That was the question from my two year old son as I tapped away on my keyboard, crafting this piece. “Sorting out…

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@WaziriAdio: Is this the Buhari moment?

by Waziri Adio “This generation of Nigerians, and indeed future generations, have no country other than Nigeria. We shall remain here and salvage it together.”—Buhari, 1984. “We seek a new…

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Opinion: Buhari – Between inordinacy, mudslinging and politics of issue

by Kingsley Ahanonu Politics has come to be identified as a game with sizzled artistic framing; one game that's continued to wear intense dramatic outlook. In active democracies, the dramatic…

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Opinion: Adamawa 2015 – Between Ribadu and Bindowo

by Abdulrazaque Bello-Barkindo Two candidates have finally emerged to run for the governorship of Adamawa State in the forthcoming 2015 elections. Let’s face it, the difference between Nuhu Ribadu, the…

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TUC says the FG doesn’t want to save Nigerians from hardship

by Godwin Akanfe The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) on Sunday advised the Federal Government to address grievances of oil workers unions that threatened to embark on indefinite industrial…

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@emmaugwutheman: Na only Presient Jonathan waka come?

by Immanuel Ugwu It was no surprise that First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan relished the emergence of her husband as the sole Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party. She…

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