UNIJOS students protest devt. levy, boycott exams

UNIJOS students protest devt. levy, boycott exams

by Isi Esene Travellers using the popular Bauchi Road in Jos, Plateau State witnessed a traffic gridlock on Monday as students of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) barricaded the road during a protest. The students boycotted their second semester examinations and embarked on protest against the imposition of N10,000 development levy by the school... Read More

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Make it rain: Atiku splashes N8.5 million worth of cash in Sokoto

by Isi Esene Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has donated N8.5 million to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State during his visit to party delegates on Monday. Abubakar who is presently on a nationwide tour to woo delegates in readiness for the party’s presidential primaries gave assurances that he will protect their... Read More

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‘The APC is simply too desperate’ || PDP justifies DSS invasion

by Isi Esene The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to allegations levelled against the All Progressives Congress (APC) by the Directorate of State Security (DSS) as regards the cloning of Permanent Voters Card (PVC). According to a statement released by the party today and signed by its National Publicity... Read More

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Today’s Daily Brief: Buhari submits nomination form, Orji Kalu withdraws from senatorial race, PDP aspirants blame Wike for their woes, and more

Former Head of State, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), Monday submitted his presidential nomination form at the All Progressive Congress national secretariat in Abuja, saying it was unfortunate that insecurity has been allowed to prevail in the country. Buhari, who spoke with journalists after submitting his form to the National Chairman of the APC, Chief John... Read More

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#DivorceDrama: My husband says I’m promiscuous, disgraces me in public – Woman laments

by Akan Ido Abeke Olowolafe, a 50-year-old woman living in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, is seeking the dissolution of her 32-year-old marriage to her husband, James. Abeke, a mother of three children, dragged her James before an Ado-Ekiti Customary Court for allegedly assaulting her publicly and calling her various unprintable names. She accused her husband of not... Read More

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Obi Asika joins the African Advisory Committee of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art in Washington DC

by Isi Esene Obi Asika, Chairman Dragon Africa, Chairman Social Media Week Lagos, founder Storm 360 one of Africa’s foremost creative entrepreneurs has joined theAfrican Advisory committee of the Smithsonian’sNational Museum of African Art in Washington DC, led by Gathoni Kamau, the Community Outreach Specialist for Education. Asika is the first overseas individual invited... Read More

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Terrible explosion rocks PDP secretariat in Cross River

by Akan Ido There was an explosion at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Secretariat in Calabar, Cross River State. The explosion, which many believe is a bomb, occurred about 5:30am on Monday causing a tremor which affected many buildings within the vicinity. Residents of the city who passed along the area of the Secretariat along the... Read More

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Why we’re awarding scholarship to deserving students – Desmond Elliot

by Isi Esene The Desmond Elliot Foundation has awarded scholarships to 10 deserving students in Lagos. The Foundation which was established by Nollywood actor and director, Desmond Elliot is geared towards empowering less privileged students in their quest for a tertiary education. Elliot, who is gunning to represent Surulere Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of... Read More

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Even Tukur wants NASS invasion probed | #ThatAwkwardMoment when Maurice Iwu calls for credible elections | Yup, APC will sue DSS over office raid | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Even Tukur wants NASS invasion probed. Vanguard Who will emerge Atiku’s running mate? Vanguard Yup, APC will sue DSS over office raid. Punch Presidency rates GEJ high… too high, maybe. Premium Times Taraba Speaker, Josiah Sabo... Read More

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“I am distraught and devastated…” || Actress, Stephanie Okereke Linus reacts to rape allegations against brother (READ)

by Akan Ido Actress, Stephanie Okerele Linus has reacted to allegations of rape levelled against her older brother, Daniel Okereke. In a statement released by the star actress on Monday, Okereke said she is distraught and devastated at the news. Okereke condemned the act saying the law should take its proper cause to determine if indeed... Read More

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I was chained and forced to sleep with over 30 men || Confessions of a Nigerian sex slave (WATCH)

by Akan Ido The experience of Ifekoya Adejoke is as harrowing as it is heart-breaking. Lured by a false promise of ‘greener pastures’ abroad, the young Nigerian ended up a merciless victim of human trafficking, chained to a bed in a dingy, dirty Libyan room and forced to sexually satisfy up to 30 men in... Read More

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November 23, 2014

@hartng: Assessing the assessors of Abia government

by Sam Hart After the tour, when the tourists left, I posted a tweet laying out the option before the tourists. I mentioned three options. 1. Report what you saw without an opinion. 2. Diss the Governor in alignment with the general notion that he is a non-performer and 3. Praise him and ride... Read More

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November 23, 2014

Business Connect Media hosts 100 innovative SMEs at the SME 100 Conference (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene In view of the goal of “ Fostering Partnerships that Would shape Business in Nigeria over the Next 50 Years” Inversion Ideas, owners of Business Connect Radio, Business Connect Online and E-Qube TV organised the SME 100 Conference. The conference was an invite-only event and featured some of the most innovative... Read More

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November 23, 2014

#ThatShockingMoment when female fan steals a kiss from Wizkid (PHOTO)

by Akan Ido Wizkid always commands the attention of female fans wherever he goes and the South African ladies sure want a piece of their Wizzy too. The EME artiste who performed on Friday as a Hennessy Artistry headliner had female fans screaming his name throughout the event. Wizkid attended the club event without a... Read More

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Sad news: 15 people die in Enugu road accident

by Akan Ido Fifteen people died yesterday when a truck ran into a Toyota Sienna bus at Oji River in Enugu State. The fatal crash occurred along the old Enugu-Onitsha expressway on Friday. According to Ebere Amaraizu, the Enugu State Police spokesman, the police evacuated about 15 bodies at the scene of the accident. Amaraizu... Read More

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Emma Nyra drops behind the scenes video for ‘For My Matter’ (WATCH)

by Akan Ido Emma Nyra, the first lady of Triple MG, recently shot her video for her smashing single For My Matter while on tour in the United Kingdom. This new single is currently buzzing on radio stations and clubs. The video was directed by TK in a mansion within Richmond, Surrey UK. It takes... Read More

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We did not order Tambuwal’s arrest – NSA, Police deny reports

by Akan Ido Contrary to widespread reports that Nigeria’s top security echelon ordered the arrest of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal after the Assembly complex fracas, the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) has denied giving any such directive. In a statement released today by the Director of Special... Read More

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Movie review: AY’s 30 Days in Atlanta is funny but poorly made

by Wilfred Okiche After a couple of seasons producing and starring in the television comedy, AY’S crib and hot off the heels of a well-received supporting turn in Omoni Oboli’s romantic drama, Being Mrs Elliot, comedian AY has hit the silver screen big time with a producing and starring role in the dire but... Read More

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Beyoncé drops homemade music video – complete with Blue Ivy cameo (WATCH)

by Akan Ido Just when we thought we couldn’t be caught unawares anymore, Beyoncé drops a surprise video on us titled, 7/11 – yes, that’s what it’s called. The video was released on Friday night featuring an impromptu set – her hotel suite balcony and bathroom is our best guess here. It features her back-up dancers and... Read More

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Indonesia president shocks travellers, flies economy to Singapore (See Photos)

by Akan Ido Indonesia’s new president, Jokowi Widodo caused quite a stir hours ago as he opted to fly economy class to attend his son’s school graduation ceremony in Singapore. Widodo and his wife, Iriana charged up the atmosphere at the airport when they were seen queuing to be checked in like every other traveller in the... Read More

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@INECNigeria sets up 15 Standing Committees for #2015Elections

by Akan Ido In a bid to deliver on its promise of a free and fair election in 2015, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set up 15 Standing Committees. This was made public through a bulletin issued by the commission in Abuja on Friday. The committees include: Appointments, Promotion and Discipline, Board of... Read More

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Album review: The trouble with MI’s The Chairman

by Wilfred Okiche In December 2008, a certain short black boy who grew up in the city of Jos stunned the music loving community with his debut album, Talk about it. Blessed with effortless lyrical prowess, finger on the peoples pulse, a gift for the gab and powered by a fast rising record label,... Read More

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Opinion: #Abia and the insanity of a critic

by Madubuko Hart I was astonished that some persons are still backward in the way they reason and act. Some of them, for the ill-gains they make from their paymasters, especially in politics, are ready to engage in shoddy businesses. It was to my uttermost disbelief that one Okwadike Ikpeazu could fall into such group... Read More

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Sad news: 11 worshippers die in Zimbabwe stadium stampede

by Akan Ido Eleven people have been killed with several others injured in a stampede at a stadium in Zimbabwe. The unfortunate incident happened on Friday morning as worshippers made to exit the venue of a prayer service anchored by popular pastor, Walter Magaya. About 30,000 people were packed into the stadium located in Kwekwe,... Read More

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Photo of the Day: Gov. Ayo Fayose’s throwback picture will inspire you

by Akan Ido You’ll be forgiven for saying Governor Ayo Fayose’s look hasn’t changed a bit over the years but Ekiti First Lady, Feyisitan Fayose has evidently been transformed. This undated picture tells you how so much can change following decades of hard work, focus and dedication. Check out the throwback photo below and be... Read More

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Today’s Daily Brief: David Mark says why he visited the Green Chamber, Fani-Kayode wants Amaechi tried, Presidency summons IGP over NASS fracas, and more

The Senate President, David Mark, on Friday provided insights into his visit to the Green Chamber of the House of Representatives in the heat of the commotion in the National Assembly on Thursday. Already, according to a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Senate President, Kola Ologbondiyan, Speaker Aminu... Read More

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BUSTED: Man arrested for disguising as female prostitute in Ogun

by Akan Ido Tajudeen Olamide, an 18-year-old man was on Friday arraigned before an Ota Magistrates’ Court for disguising as a female prostitute. Olamide was slammed with a two-count charge of behaving in an indecent manner in public and persistently importuning or soliciting for the purpose of prostitution. According to the Prosecutor, Sergeant Olumide Awoleke,... Read More

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