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Imam Imam: A manual for the spokesman
In this job of speaking for others, the spokesman must get his timing right. The role of a spokesman, especially for the government, has come under scrutiny since President Muhammadu…
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Leading Ladies Africa Interview: Marcy Dolapo Oni
It takes a lot of courage and vision to step out and do new things, to recreate and totally re-imagine what others call normal. Media personality, Marcy Dolapo Oni, host…
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The US legalizes gay marriage, Nigerian netizens react predictably
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled in favor of legalizing gay marriage across America's 50 states. The news hit the Nigerian internet and well, you guys didn't…
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Obama delivers powerful speech at Charleston funeral
For the entirety of his tenure, Barack Obama has been accused of taking the middle ground when it comes to issues of race in America. Deservedly so too. He has…
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US Supreme Court legalizes gay marriage nationwide
This is absolutely huge. Via Talking Points Memo: Gay and lesbian couples already can marry in 36 states and the District of Columbia. The court's ruling on Friday means the…
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Olalekan Adigun: Perspectives on leadership
An adage says, “Show me your friend and I will tell you who you are.” This should be reframed “Show me your leader and I will tell you the follower…
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This Qatari man has the most unfortunate Twitter handle
Nasser Al-Saadi thought he struck gold when he opened his Twitter account. He had the perfect name and everything...well, until the Nigerians came. That moment when your #Twitter handle becomes…
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It’s easier to get into Harvard than to get into Andela
...well according to CNN With an acceptance rate of 1% Andela is arguably one of the most selective training programs in the world. In comparison, Harvard admits 6% of applicants…
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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Obama to meet Buhari, Plane crash in Alaska, and more
Tribunal rules on Ambode’s objection today [Vanguard] Obama, Buhari meet July 20 to discuss B’Haram [Punch] 9 dead after plane carrying cruise ship passengers crashes in Alaska [Gawker] The Supreme…
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Gov. Ambode solves Lagos traffic in latest photoshoot
Ambode is working. Èkó ò ní bàjé! Inspection of Apapa traffic gridlock points #ekoonibaje #itesiwajueko A photo posted by Akinwunmi Ambode (@akinwunmiambode) on Jun 25, 2015 at 10:59pm PDT Looks…
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Kenneth Uwadi: Rochas, pay us our salaries
It is all over the news that Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State is blaming the precarious financial health of Imo on alleged fraudulent activities of political appointees, senior staff…
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Football player sticks his finger up opponent’s buttocks during match
Last night, while we were all asleep, Chilean football player, Gonzalo Jara, was busy violating his opponents on the field. The opponent in question, Edison Cavani, got sent off…
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IMAX is coming to Lagos
Rejoice, Lagosians! IMAX is coming. Film house Cinemas has partnered with IMAX to bring the first ever IMAX cinema in Nigeria AND West Africa. This follows IMAX's deals in South…
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Movie Review: Iyore
African movie reviewer, Adenike Adebayo, reviews the movie 'Iyore' She describes the movie as a really good one with a high calibre of actors and actresses. She also pointed out…
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Short Story: The left side of the sun
by Okwuanya Tochukwu-Vincent She was surprised that she just allowed her pass her in their ground level living room without stopping her for noisome interrogations as she came into the house…
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French taxi drivers violently protest Uber
Uber is in trouble again. This time, France is the country. Taxi drivers in France are blocking roads to Paris airports in protest of @Uber ; BuzzFeed News (@BuzzFeedNews) June…
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The Nigerian House of Representatives has gone to hell
Oh, boy. Looks like another fight in the Nigerian legislature. The House of Representatives is a mess. — Ebuka Obi-Uchendu (@Ebuka) June 25, 2015 You see the House of Reps…
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Wats The Fuss: Gender roles, the male perspective
Gender roles are sets of societal norms dictating what types of behaviors are generally considered acceptable, appropriate or desirable for a person based on their actual or perceived sex. In…
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46% of Nigerian Youths have been in relationships with at least one person they are ashamed of
How well do you know the Nigerian youth when it comes to relationships? Do you know that 38% of them want payment of bride price reformed and regulated? Maybe that…
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Throwback Thursday: Nigerian man on Cheaters
Still the greatest episode of Cheaters ever. You might be having a terrible morning, but your day will not be as bad as Jackie's.
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From $70M to $100, Scott Storch is broke
The name probably rings a bell, but you don't know why. At some point, Scott Storch was the hottest producer in the game. He probably produced all the "jams" you…
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Stakeholders commend Binggo
Nigeria’s first branded dry dog food ‘Binggo’ from the staples of Grand Cereals Limited (GCL); a subsidiary of UAC of Nigeria Plc. is already carving a niche for itself in…
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DJ Jimmy Jatt drops “Onile” video
DJ Jimmy Jatt drops new video for hit track, “Onile” featuring Eedris Abdulkareem Iconic Nigerian DJ, cool DJ Jimmy Jatt drops the highly anticipated video for his certified street banger,…
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Consumer Protection Council FINALLY investigate MultiChoice
It only took the Consumer Protection Council (CPC) forever to get on this, but thank goodness they have. Via THISDAY: According to the notice of investigation, CPC stated that “these…
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Bionic eye lens to give superhuman vision at any age
A new bionic eye lens is currently being developed and word is on street is that it'll give humans 3x 20/20 vision, at any age. Via CBC: Dr. Garth Webb,…
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Presidency streamlines “New Media” communication
So the Presidency has decided to streamline its communication like normal people do. (1) Good Morning Friends, we are in the process of assembling and coordinating a Unified Media Team…
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Abang Dove: School of Parenting I
As children, most people were faced with lots of difficulties as a result of parental deficiencies while growing up. Some were as a result of the fact that they became…
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Bayo Oluwasanmi: Contraband lawmakers and N84.64 Billion counterfeit wardrobes
The contraband lawmakers in the National Assembly are like people who sit on a throne on the skulls of their enemies, the poor Nigerian captive wretches. The contraband legislators represent…
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