#InCaseYouMissedIt: Dino Melaye’s Abuja office burgled, reports threat messages

by Isi Esene The office of the Anti-Corruption Network (ACN) was on Wednesday night burgled in Abuja. The ACN, who has former House of Representative member, Dino Melaye as its Executive Secretary said the crime was perpetrated by those who the organization had accused of being involved in contract scam. Melaye said, “Our office was... Read More

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November 2, 2012

Fisayomi Eko-Davies: Rescue me from this beautiful disaster (Y! Superblogger)

by Fisayomi Eko-Davies Life was so much better when little ideas excited me, when my life was not decided by deadlines and fake allies. I hear the voices of thousands of people screaming my name; I am the hero they look up to. I am the hero they forget need to be saved too. My... Read More

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November 2, 2012

Hot Stuff: Sasha P takes a step forward with new single ‘Authentic’

by Isi Esene Storm Records is out with the release of Authentic, the new single from Africa’s First Lady of Hip Hop, Sasha P. Authentic, which was produced by DJ Klem for Knighthouse features an anthemic, upbeat and rhythmic offering complimented by the catchy sing-along lyrics to present a fresh sound set to hit the... Read More

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November 2, 2012

“Fundamental questions”: PDP wonders why the Oyo governor’s daughter is schooling abroad

by Hauwa Gambo The wife to the Oyo governor, Florence Ajimobi might have escaped allegations that she was arrested by the London Metropolitan Police this week, but the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) isn’t done yet. The PDP’s publicity secretary, Lukuman Agboluaje, has asked Mrs. Ajimobi to explain exactly how many times she has travelled... Read More

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November 2, 2012

Opinion: A microwave may be what you need to attract more customers

by Nnadozie Egeonu To them, it is bring our food hot and we will pay anything. She is attracting more customers, creating emotions among them and making more CASH. I hate the fact that I don’t cook. But at least I can cook noodles better than the beautiful mum in the Indomie Advert. Even to... Read More

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November 2, 2012

No money: Revenue commission says new formula isn’t ready due to “insufficient funds”

by Isi Esene The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) which was mandated to formulate a new revenue sharing formula for the three tiers of government have complained of insufficient funds. The commission which admitted to twice postponing the completion date of the important assignment says it is unsure as to when the new... Read More

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November 2, 2012

10 years after: 5 policemen get 25 years each for robbery

by Isi Esene An Ikeja High Court yesterday sentenced five police officers to 25 years each imprisonment for robbing some businessmen of their lorry loaded with clothing materials. Having established their guilt in the crime, Justice Joseph Oyewole reportedly handed his judgement on Bestman Denner, Musa Mohammed, Peter Enidiok, Godwin Williams and Emmanuel Ajogbor, who... Read More

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November 2, 2012

This is our stand: Rivers government attacks Bayelsa on oil wells, accuses Jonathan of favouritism

by Isi Esene The dispute between the Rivers State and Bayelsa over land delineation and allocation of benefits accruing to the states have deepened with the Rotimi Amaechi-led Rivers State government accusing the federal government of partiality in its intervention into the matter. According to a press statement released by the state commissioner for information,... Read More

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November 2, 2012

About turn: PM News apologises to Oyo First Lady

by Hauwa Gambo Two days ago, Lagos tabloid PM News reported that the wife of the Oyo Governor, Abiola Ajimobi had been arrested by London’s Metropolitan Police for money laundering. The state’s government pushed back immediately – and threatened the publication with a law-suit, while denying the story in its entirety. In addition, the first... Read More

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November 2, 2012

Confusion: Boko Haram now seeks peace, wants Buhari as mediator

by Isi Esene Reports say the dreaded Islamic sect, Boko Haram, has offered a ceasefire giving certain conditions for its workability. The group was said to have demanded that the federal government arrests the former governor of Borno State, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff. Ali Modu Sheriff is also reported to be on the police watch-list... Read More

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November 2, 2012

Well done, Black Sister! Chika Unigwe wins Nigeria Prize for Literature

by Chi Ibe Chika Unigwe, the Nigerian-born writer based in Belgium, has been announced as winner of the Nigeria Prize for Literature endowed by the Nigeria LNG Limited. She won for her novel, ‘On Black Sister’s Street‘. The prize, worth $100, 000, was announced yesterday at an event in Lagos. On Black Sister’s Street... Read More

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