You will not forget how you fall… | Vector has a message for the FG

Following the announcement of a proposed hike in data prices as revealed yesterday by the National Communication Commission (NCC), a truckload of reactions have pervaded the internet. The rapper shared his thoughts on the move and his utmost concern is the insensitivity of the government of the day as it concerns the growth of the... Read More

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November 30, 2016

“I dug deep into my roots to create Gbagyi Child,” says Bez as he releases sophomore album

On Monday, the 28th of November, 2016, Bez officially released his sophomore album. The album which is currently exclusive to Music Plus for live streaming and downloads, will be out on the streets from the 1st of December, 2016. Following the album release, the singer hosted a select number of guests to a private album... Read More

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November 30, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: D’banj ‘contributes’ N1m to Toke Makinwa’s book, Di’Ja releases visuals to new track | More stories

Here are some of the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on today’s Entertainment Roundup. D’banj contributed N1million to Toke Makinwa’s book, On Becoming Toke Makinwa recently launched her tell-all book, On Becoming and still in the spirit of gratitude for the success of the... Read More

Featured

Book Launch, D'banj, di'ja, entertainment, Mavin Records, Mi, Music Video, On Becoming, toke makinwa

November 29, 2016

LOL! This one tweet by @akaebube links Buhari’s confusion to Toke Makinwa’s marriage

Since Toke Makinwa released her tell-all/must-tell book and the very jaw-dropping details of her estranged marriage to Maje Ayida, the conversations have not stopped. Everyone is weighing in on the issues, taking sides, showing empathy and stuff. But this one tweet? We didn’t see it coming. How? APC? President Buhari? Toke Makinwa? And the classic... Read More

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November 29, 2016

The INSANITY of the new NCC directive in one tweet

Hours ago, the National Communications Commission (NCC) raising the prices of internet data, was revealed. This directive is most likely the most ludicrous from any government agency in recent times. We have made it clear that the NCC is mad for this, but in case someone is not convinced, this tweet reinforces our assertions. NCC:... Read More

Communications, data prices, Insanity, internet services, ncc, network, service provider, tweet

November 29, 2016

Is OBJ really the most corrupt president ever? + more on The Slab with Isime

This week on The Slab, Chukwukere plays host in Isime’s stead and he’s joined by Tolu, Ezinne and the newest addition to the crew, Usman. Whoop-whoop! There’s a lot to talk about on this episode so let’s just dive in. Tolu and Ezinne seem excited about calling Seun Egbegbe out for allegedly stealing 9 iPhones... Read More

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November 29, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: Maybe Senator Ben Murray-Bruce got a good deal with Volkswagen Nigeria

Senator Ben Murray Bruce has been up to a great deal of good work recently and it’s hard to ignore. Last week, he was out in Maiduguri with the other members of the Ad hoc committee investigating the humanitarian crisis in the North East. During their visits to the various IDP camps in the region,... Read More

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November 29, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Kanye West to remain in hospital for a while, Bez releases sophomore album, Gbagyi Child | More stories

Here are some of the top stories from yesterday and others that made news while you were asleep – and are still buzzing this morning. Kanye West to remain in hospital Contrary to yesterday’s reports that rapper, Kanye West would get to be released from hospital yesterday, TMZ has received exclusive information that Kanye is still... Read More

Featured

Bez, Cobhams Asuquo, Gbagyi Child, Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Montell Jordan, solidstar, the headies

November 28, 2016

5 things we can expect from Toke Makinwa now that she has ‘become’

November 27 was about one woman and her alone! Toke Makinwa!! The launch of her book On Becoming held at Wheatbaker and the attendees spanned from media personalities to artistes to Nollywood actors and everyone who matters in the Nigerian media space. No doubt, it was a successful launch and judging by the conversation excerpts... Read More

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November 28, 2016

Is British American Tobacco killing more than just smokers?

BAT cigarettes aren’t killing more than its smokers, are they? British American Tobacco (Nigeria) Ltd. is the multinational company responsible for your favorite cigarette brands; Benson and Hedges, Pall Mall, St. Moritz, Rothmans, Consulate and a few more. It has operated in Nigeria since 1912 and has its three factories in Ibadan, Port Harcourt and... Read More

British American Tobacco, company, danger, FACTORY, Health, Ibadan, multinational, Staff

November 28, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Linda Ikeji buys mum a car, Kanye West suffers from paranoia and depression | More stories

Here are the top stories from the weekend and others that made news while you were asleep – and are still buzzing on Entertainment Roundup this Monday. Linda Ikeji buys her mum a car A 2016 Acura MDX was delivered to the Ikejis yesterday by Mayfair Autos as Linda Ikeji celebrated her mother. The car... Read More

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Davido, DJ Ecool, Kanye West, kate henshaw, Lafiaji album, lai mohammed, Linda Ikeji, Mo Abudu, The Wedding Party, toke makinwa, Vector

November 27, 2016

OBJ the grandfather of corruption; Jimoh the pig; Jegede the comeback kid… | Here are last week’s winners and losers

Last week did not go by without its own share of many losers and few winners. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo was shining bright calling out President Muhammadu Buhari and charging him to end the blame game and get to work, until the entire House of Reps shut him up and bestowed on him the title... Read More

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November 26, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: A trip to Maiduguri with the Senate committee on humanitarian crisis in the North East

Over a month ago, Senate President Bukola Saraki inaugurated an ad hoc committee to investigate the diversion of funds originally meant for IDPs in the North East region. We told you then that the Senate President said there will be no cover ups in this investigation and committee members were to act fast and we... Read More

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boko haram, Bukola Saraki, humanitarian crisis, IDPs, legislature, maiduguri, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, Shehu Sani

November 26, 2016

N284bn, 9 iPhones | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

50th – Nigeria’s latest world ranking by football body, FIFA. The Super Eagles used to be in the 60th position. N20bn – The amount deducted from the Federal Government’s monthly wage bill. The reduction is part of the government’s quest to reduce expenditure and save more. N284bn – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)... Read More

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ASUU, boko haram, Chris Ngige, FG, fifa, numbers that mattered, Seun Egbegbe, super eagles

November 26, 2016

Eye on Ambode: Lagos state wins Security Watch Africa award and more

This was one activity-filled week for the Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode signalling a progressive, proactive government. Last Saturday, Governor Ambode paid a condolence visit to the family of late industrialist, former minister, writer and foremost Lagosian, Rasheed Gbadamosi who passed on at the age of 72. The governor was effusive in his praise of... Read More

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November 26, 2016

The Wedding Party premiere, Star Trek finale, and more… Everything is happening this weekend

Last weekend, art enthusiasts and literature lovers had their time to bond, feast and remind us all that the select crowd who value these genres still very much exist in spite of the . It goes without saying that the cultural scene in Nigeria buzzed this past week and the memories still linger around everyone... Read More

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November 26, 2016

#OndoDecides: We’re liveblogging the Ondo state governorship election here

The Ondo state governorship election holds today, 26th November, 2016. The All Progressive Congress (APC) will be represented by Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN) who emerged winner at the party primaries amidst controversy as party overlord, Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s preferred candidate, Olusegun Abraham was defeated. Eyitayo Jegede is the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate after the erstwhile... Read More

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APC, Eyitayo Jegede, governorship election, INEC, jimoh ibrahim, Ondo Decides, Ondo State, PDP, Rotimi Akeredolu

November 25, 2016

How does Black Friday even concern us in Nigeria?

To ordinary Nigerians hustling on the street who hardly have access to the internet, Black Friday is not a thing. Why it’s a thing to the rest of us is what beats us! To begin with, Black Friday is the day which follows Thanksgiving Day, a celebration peculiar to the United States. For the past... Read More

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November 25, 2016

#Impact365: This NGO helps youths find direction beyond formal education

Young people are vulnerable, especially in societies where they hardly get any attention and have been saddled with the task of building themselves all by themselves. Established in 2004, the Youth Rescue and Care Initiative, located in Oregun, Lagos provides empowerment and enlightenment programmes to students and youths in general, helping them develop skills, morals... Read More

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November 25, 2016

“Maje asked if he could tape us having sex” – Toke Makinwa tells it all in new book

Three weeks ago, Toke Makinwa first shared the teaser for her book, On Becoming. Her first effort at writing got us all anxious as we anticipated the release of her memoir, one through which she promises to share all the details of the experiences that shaped her into the woman she has become. It’s finally... Read More

Cover Stories

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November 25, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: And the award for Worst Senator of the Year goes to…Dino Melaye

How can you throw such deserving title at Senator Dino Melaye? Senator of the Year award at the Senate Press Corps Awards 2016 went to Senator Dino Melaye representing Kogi West constituency blah blah blah… LOL! What? How is that even possible? Dino Melaye is the senator who charged at a fellow senator, Oluremi Tinubu,... Read More

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November 25, 2016

Gionee S6: A new way to selfie

When the perfect comes, the good has to give way. The Gionee S6s is an ingenious craft of perfection. It comes with a back Fingerprint Shutter for capturing Selfies and a Front flash for perfect Selfies even in imperfect lighting conditions. The specifications at a glance There’s a secret inside this box, let’s unwrap... Read More

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November 25, 2016

All roads lead to the most anticipated fashion industry event in Africa

On Sunday December 11, 2016 all roads lead to the highly anticipated fashion industry event. Nigeria’s Largest Financial…

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Kanye West nominated for 2016 MTV Video Music Award

November 25, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Kanye West is in a bad mental state, Oritsefemi addresses Club Quilox incident in new interview | More stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this morning on today’s Entertainment Roundup. Kanye West is in a bad mental state and may remain in hospital for a while Rapper, Kanye West who checked into hospital hours after a major stage rant and... Read More

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November 24, 2016

TY Bello’s Take On: Chidinma Ekile

I had the most amazing shoot with Chidinma Ekile. Beautiful! Gifted!! Effortlessly awesome!!! We all fell in love with …

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November 24, 2016

Octagon Session: Marriage and the breadwinner

On this week’s episode of The Octagon Session… The Octagon: Welcome to The Octagon. We appreciate your taking time out to join this chat session which is one of the first of many conversations to go on www.theoctagon.com.ng. This session will end at 5pm. We have two moderators in the room who will only offer... Read More

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November 24, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid’s homecoming concert set to hold December 30th, D’banj clears the air on N100m rumored debt | More stories

Here’s a compilation of some of yesterday’s top stories and others that made headlines while you slept – and are still buzzing this morning. Wizkid’s highly anticipated homecoming concert to hold December 30th Two weeks ago, Wizkid sought suggestions from his fans on Twitter on when to fix his end of the year homecoming concert... Read More

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November 23, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: President Buhari’s MTEF document is no document – Senate members are still not convinced

Members of the Nigerian Senate had no good words for President Buhari’s MTEF and FSP documents at plenary today. The 2017-2019 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Sustainability Paper was rejected by the Senate two weeks ago, though it was submitted by the Presidency on October 4. The MTEF and FSP provide the framework for... Read More

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Bukola Saraki, dino melaye, FSP, legislature, MTEF bill, plenary, recession, senate

You will not forget how you fall… | Vector has a message for the FG

“I dug deep into my roots to create Gbagyi Child,” says Bez as he releases sophomore album

Entertainment Roundup: D’banj ‘contributes’ N1m to Toke Makinwa’s book, Di’Ja releases visuals to new track | More stories

LOL! This one tweet by @akaebube links Buhari’s confusion to Toke Makinwa’s marriage

The INSANITY of the new NCC directive in one tweet

Is OBJ really the most corrupt president ever? + more on The Slab with Isime

[The Legislative Blog]: Maybe Senator Ben Murray-Bruce got a good deal with Volkswagen Nigeria

Entertainment Roundup: Kanye West to remain in hospital for a while, Bez releases sophomore album, Gbagyi Child | More stories

5 things we can expect from Toke Makinwa now that she has ‘become’

Is British American Tobacco killing more than just smokers?

Omoni Oboli, Somkele Idhalama, Iyabo Ojo | All the fashion from last night’s ELOY awards

Entertainment Roundup: Linda Ikeji buys mum a car, Kanye West suffers from paranoia and depression | More stories

The Media Blog: Just look at these covers, it’s Toke Makinwa vs Maje Ayida today

OBJ the grandfather of corruption; Jimoh the pig; Jegede the comeback kid… | Here are last week’s winners and losers

[The Legislative Blog]: A trip to Maiduguri with the Senate committee on humanitarian crisis in the North East

N284bn, 9 iPhones | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

Eye on Ambode: Lagos state wins Security Watch Africa award and more

The Wedding Party premiere, Star Trek finale, and more… Everything is happening this weekend

#OndoDecides: We’re liveblogging the Ondo state governorship election here

How does Black Friday even concern us in Nigeria?

#Impact365: This NGO helps youths find direction beyond formal education

“Maje asked if he could tape us having sex” – Toke Makinwa tells it all in new book

[The Legislative Blog]: And the award for Worst Senator of the Year goes to…Dino Melaye

Gionee S6: A new way to selfie

All roads lead to the most anticipated fashion industry event in Africa

Entertainment Roundup: Kanye West is in a bad mental state, Oritsefemi addresses Club Quilox incident in new interview | More stories

TY Bello’s Take On: Chidinma Ekile

Octagon Session: Marriage and the breadwinner

Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid’s homecoming concert set to hold December 30th, D’banj clears the air on N100m rumored debt | More stories

[The Legislative Blog]: President Buhari’s MTEF document is no document – Senate members are still not convinced

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