Don’t be thin, that’s silly: See Funmi Iyanda’s top 10 tips for your life

by Kolapo Olapoju Ace broadcaster, Funmi Iyanda has seen it all and she’s in the best position to dish advise to young ones. The beautiful talk-show host went on Twitter, yesterday, 27 July to share some important life tips and counsel to the youths. See the top ten tweets from Funmi’s #advicefortheyoung Marry a... Read More

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July 28, 2014

Atiku calls for yet another investigation, this time over El-Zakzaky

by Mayowa Aboah In reaction to the killings of the three children of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) Leader, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, and 35 of his followers, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has called for thorough investigation by military authorities. El-Zakzaky’s biological children and followers were killed during a protest by the Islamic Movement... Read More

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July 28, 2014

20 million songs! SOLO Mobile launched new range of phones (READ, LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju On Wednesday, 23 July, exclusive members of the press were invited to Zen Chinese restaurant, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, to witness the unveiling of three exciting new phones in the Nigerian market by device manufacturer and digital content provider, SOLO mobile. The new devices which come with an array of features are; S400,... Read More

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July 28, 2014

“An entrepreneur should be patient and consistent“ | Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Exquisite Magazine’s Tewa Onasanya

by Fransesca Uriri Tewa Onasanya, publisher of Exquisite Magazine speaks about publishing, the passion to succeed, overcoming challenges and being committed to one’s vision. She is the Leading Lady Africa for the week. Be inspired! You’ve successfully run a magazine for 10 years. How have you been able to achieve this? This has been achieved... Read More

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July 28, 2014

“If he goes, he goes”… Nasarawa PDP gives lawmakers backing to boot out governor

by Mayowa Aboah The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nasarawa State has given the State House of Assembly (NSHA) its backing to go on with the impeachment proceedings against Governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura. A statement by the PDP caucus and elders after a meeting said; “The degree of external influence to scuttle this laudable... Read More

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July 28, 2014

Faced with a real Ebola threat, Nigeria and Liberia step up their game

by Kolapo Olapoju Nigeria and Liberia have taken precautionary steps to prevent the spread of Ebola to inhabitants of the countries. Arik Air has indefinitely suspended operations into Monrovia (Liberia) and Freetown (Sierra Leone) effective today, July 28, 2014; as a result of the first Ebola virus death officially confirmed in Lagos, involving Patrick... Read More

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July 28, 2014

Policemen raid Lagos street, torture man to death

by S’ola Filani Some Policemen attached to the Elere Division, Agege, Lagos have been accused of raiding a street in Lagos – Ajayi Ibe Street, arresting three men – and torturing one of them to death. According to reports, the victim, Kazeem Oyolola, 29, had been a resident on the street for about one-and-a-half years.... Read More

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July 28, 2014

Femi Aribisala tells you why not everything in the Bible is true

by Femi Aribisala Do not be deceived. The fact that a book is in the bible does not mean everything in it is true. The fact that a book is in the bible does not mean everything in it is true. In the debate about sacrifices, Christians put great reliance on the book of Hebrews.... Read More

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July 28, 2014

Opinion: I met Lai Mohammed last week, here’s what he told me

by Showunmi Rex In truth, meeting him dispelled so many prejudices I had about the path the Nigerian opposition treads. In all it was a short but robust conversation and I hope to write an article on the fundamental issues of statecraft that he enlightened me on during the discussion when the time is ripe. “The... Read More

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July 28, 2014

Review: Desmond Elliot’s ‘Knocking on heaven’s door’ is a hot, hot MESS

by Wilfreed Okichie The prolific actor turned director Desmond Elliot returns with another effort from the stable of Royal Arts Academy, in collaboration with Achievas entertainment. This time, he beams his search light on domestic abuse, the music business and hypocrisy in the house of God. Debbie (Adesuwa Etomi) and Moses (Blossom Chukwujekwu)... Read More

July 28, 2014

Arome Ameh: The Ifeoluwa story – Episode 4 (Y! Fiction)

by Aromeh Ameh I prepared his breakfast and brought it to him in bed, I woke him up gently and whispered how sorry I was in his ear, yes I was the submissive wife, you see after years of abuse, Lawani had taught me how switch between characters with the greatest of ease. EPISODE 3... Read More

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July 28, 2014

Style na style! See how Nigerian celebs rocked the ‘aso-ebi’ at Dr. Sid’s wedding (PHOTOS)

by S’ola Filani When Darey sang ‘style na style’, he was thinking about yesterday! Mavin artiste, Dr Sid and Simi Osomo had their traditional wedding at The Arc Event Center In Lekki on Sunday, 27 July. The star studded event had in attendance the likes of Tiwa Savage, Toke Makinwa, Don Jazzy, Seyi Shay, Stephanie... Read More

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July 28, 2014

Review: Forget the critics, this is why the ‘Dorobucci’ video rocks

by Sola Fasasi It was an expectant audience that received the release of the Dorobucci video, the anthemic, witty new single by Don Jazzy and his team of superstars. It was going to be the first television appearance of the newly reconstituted Mavins and at the same time the visual debut of new recruits Reekado... Read More

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July 28, 2014

#QuoteOfTheWeek: “Money has not separated us, so women can not”

by S’ola Filani Popular music duo Bracket that none of that can break them apart. One of the two, Vast told the Nation newspaper, “Money has not separated us; so, women won’t do that to us. We had a little issue about money in the past and we settled it. So, when it comes to... Read More

July 28, 2014

History Class: This is the square-root of Ebola

by Emmanuel Chidiogo Tagged to be the world’s deadliest disease of our time, the Ebola virus has been around for a couple of decades. In Nigeria, reports were heard of the existence of this disease in other countries and its fatality rate, never would one have thought (probably, some imagined) that the ugly Ebola... Read More

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