by Reuben Dada Nigerian celebrities are beginning to consciously cultivate and harness their brand values. No one is leaving anything to chance. One of Nollywood’s sweethearts, Monalisa Chinda, fresh from her exploits in various charity works culminating in her lead role in the Autism film ‘Silverlining,’ is stepping up her game in terms of ensuring...
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United States of America’s Assistant Secretary Of State for African Affairs, Ambassador Jonnie Carson has stressed that Boko Haram is out to undermine and discredit the Nigerian government. Carson stated this during a press briefing on the policy directive on the US strategy toward Sub-Saharan Africa conducted live at State Department yesterday, where he insisted...
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A West Virginia man will not be held criminally responsible for allegedly stealing, raping and killing his neighbor’s goat while high on bath salts because the judge declared him not competent to stand trial. Mark Lucas Thompson, 20, pleaded not guilty to the alleged crime by reason of mental illness, according to The Associated Press....
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by Stanley Azuakola The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under the leadership of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has become one of the most visible institutions in the country, a situation which various pundits have criticised time and time again. From donating to bomb blast victims, to universities, to flood victims, and now to Nigeria’s senior national...
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by Marta Segal Block Wedding photographs have always been big business. Over the past few years that’s spread to more and more elaborate engagement shoots and, if some sources are to be believed, even morning after shoots. “What’s with all the brides in downtown Chicago?” A visiting friend recently asked. Since I write a wedding...
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by Akan Ido There are reports that over N200m worth of items have been carted away during the relocation of ex-militants formerly camped at the Federal Government’s Amnesty Camp in Obubra, Cross River State. The camp was officially closed last year after the successful training of over 26,000 ex-militants on non-violence transformational training. Most of...
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by Lucinda Boddy I don’t agree with the notion that appearing in the media – no matter the context – is better than not being spoken about at all. And while it may not be possible to control what is said about your brand in the media, a prompt and honest response goes a long...
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TomTom, the Dutch navigation equipment and digital map maker, is more than willing to help Apple Inc. fix the problems it is experiencing in its map feature on the latest iPhone, a TomTom spokesperson said on Friday. Apple launched the iPhone 5 on Wednesday, but the launch was marred by users soon taking to social...
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by Isi Esene There are rumours indicating that the US Republican candidate, Mitt Romney, dyed his face brown during a Univision interview. Some are speculating that Romney did it to appeal to Latino voters who tend to naturally vote for the Democratic candidate. Romney, who is said to have latino roots, had to “go brown”...
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by Isi Esene Optima Media Group (OMG), executive producers of Nigerian Idols, has announced the return of Nigerian Idols for what promises to be a breath-taking season. The 3rd season of Nigerian Idols was launched on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 in Lagos at the Shaba Events Centre, Ikeja which saw performances by a past winner...
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An auto crash on the Benin-Onitsha Expressway at Ubulu-Okiti, some 12 minutes’ drive from the Delta State capital of Asaba resulted in the death of five people who were said to be members of the same family on Wednesday. The ill-fated travellers were said to be on their way to Awka, Anambra State from Ekiti...
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Efforts by the Federal Government to involve youths in commercial agriculture yesterday received a major boost as it unfolded plans to engage one million of them in it. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina, explained that the government would collaborate with the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to...
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Retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Andrew Otutu Obaseki, yesterday denied newspaper reports that he rejected the national honour bestowed on him recently by the Federal Government. Obaseki also made available a copy of a letter he sent to President Goodluck Jonathan through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Anyim Pius Anyim,...
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by Dawn Michelle There is information in magazines, on blogs, from vloggers, in books, and from product lines and hair stylists. Some say the same thing, while others consistently contradict themselves and each other. I guess the only way to really know what works for you is to try it. Growing up I was that...
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by Isi Esene D’Banj’s “Oliver Twist” continues to garner attention all over the world and the latest one is a Latino remix released by the Dominican Dance ambassador, Sensato, and the popularly acclaimed, Pitbull. This latest remix is titled “La Confession”, listen to audio below and let’s know what you think. Sensato feat. D’Banj &...
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by Reuben Daba We’re used to seeing Lady Gaga pull all sorts of stunts, but none up until now has involved getting fat. Of course it’s her body and she’s free to add to it as she sees fit, but, wow, this is gaga-ntuan! This picture of her was taken during her show in Amsterdam,...
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Mikel Obi has deleted his Twitter account following racism comments posted by upset Chelsea fans. After his most recent game with his club Chelsea against Juventus, the midfielder was attacked on Twitter for ‘costing’ his team the game. Although the game ended in a 2-2 draw, Chelsea fans blamed the 25-year-old for giving the ball...
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by Nnadozie Egeonu No matter your line of business know that there exist competition, and like you, your competitors are working hard to garner the majority of the market share. Know what you do better than others, if you don’t have, try getting one. Just like any other human project, especially one that concerns business...
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by Reuben Daba Don’t get it twisted. Tunde Akinsanmi a.k.a Tunde of the pop and RnB group Styl Plus has taken a new name ‘Native Boy,’ and released a single titled ‘I.Y.E (In Your Eyes.)’ That does not mean however that he is breaking away from the group – Styl Plus. The crooner who has been a...
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by Reuben Daba Singing sensation, Davido, who turns 20 soon, was recently in Atalanta where he performed before a packed audience. Just before his performance, the self styled ‘golden boy of Africa’ spoke briefly with AMC and talked about his career, album, awards and the alleged ‘beef’ between him and the other kid in the...
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by Reuben Daba These are interesting times for Nollywood screen diva, Ini Edo. The gorgeous actress launched her shoe line in Texas, USA at the Dallas International Fashion event. Reports say that the event was well received by critics and buyers. “Dallas International Fashion (DIF) serves as a platform for promoting multicultural inter-nationality within and around Dallas...
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I believe the basic motivation behind going to school is to be educated and then use the knowledge to attain great heights in your own specialty. Its only in Nigeria that a graduate of Education will become a banker, or a zoologist will become a reporter, and many more of such examples, where one does...
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by Stanley Azuakola Nigerians are still debating over the recent award of national honours to 155 individuals by President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. As is usually the case, it is a question of whether those who were honoured were really deserving or not. The jury is out on most of the recipients, but there is one particular recipient...
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by Florence Opeyemi Fasetan Every woman should have access to the quality of maternal healthcare that would provide reasonable assurance of safe childbirth. For Nigeria, the available statistics in this regard paint a horrendous picture. Good health is at the centre of economic development and so we cannot talk about development if we continue to...
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by Stanley Azuakola For murdering a lecturer and stealing his car, a driver, Kehinde Olude was sentenced to death on Thursday by a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja presided over by Justice Olubunmi Oyewole. Justice Oyewole, while giving his ruling, said he had examined the submissions of the prosecution led by Luqman Sanusi and...
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by Isi Esene Special adviser to the president on media and publicity, Reuben Abati on Thursday disclosed to newsmen that the president has ordered the suspension of the planned introduction of the N5,000 scheduled to come into circulation next year. According to him, the president Jonathan’s latest disposition to the issue was based on the...
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by Stanley Azuakola Once again, The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) said on Thursday that it would return to court to challenge the Federal Government’s deductions from the Excess Crude Account, to offset fuel subsidy payments. Speaking at the close of the forum’s meeting in Abuja, the chairman of the NGF, Chibuike Amaechi, said that the decision to...
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by Stanley Azuakola The relationship between President Goodluck Jonathan and the National Assembly can only be described as frosty at best. Before the National Assembly went on recess, the House of Representatives had threatened the president with impeachment, following what they felt was his failure to implement the budget as approved. Since they returned from...
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Kate Middleton is more of a trendsetter than she knows. The poised Duchess of Cambridge, who recently won an injunction against a French magazine for running topless photos of her, is setting a precedent for other public figures to stand up against paparazzo. And Heidi Klum is apparently one of the trend’s earliest adapters. The...
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A British woman killed by a suicide bomber in Kabul wrote a tragic last message on Twitter just weeks before she died, asking: ‘I am back in Afghanistan and wonder what lies before me this time.’ Jeni Ayris, from Edinburgh, died alongside 11 fellow aviation workers when a female insurgent rammed a car laden with...
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