A former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, on Saturday in Lagos left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Obanikoro defected to the APC along with other PDP bigwigs in the state, including a former aide of former President Goodluck...
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Hey Don Jazzy, you’re still famous in Hollywood. On the latest episode of Storyville, a short animated webseries by TBS, where guests narrate hanging out with famous celebrities, Diplo tells the story of how Kanye West invited him to a recording session at the Mercer Hotel. The cast of his story are exactly the odd...
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Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Saturday, said that the country’s resources are enough, but the mismanagement of same is the problem. Osinbajo, who spoke at the at the 2017 Graduation ceremony of the Nigerian Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies Kuru, Plateau. “Today our external reserves stands at $35 billion the highest in...
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Ouch! Someone just pinched us. Our headline should have read: “These are the three designers Adesua Wellington wor…
This past week, Zimbabwe, Atiku and The Wellingtons occupied the news for very distinct reasons. Over in the South of Africa, “The Crocodile” returned from exile, back home, Atiku did an about turn to his first love and Mr and Mrs W cemented their love before friends and family. So, of course, we had a...
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Asides Camp Mulla, SautiSol has been one of the biggest music and cultural exports from Kenya to achieve pan-continental success and acclaim. Their earnest music and willingness to experiment with sounds that other Africans looking for that ‘hit song’ would never touch. They’ve toured the continent, won awards, done the whole shebang. The Sautisol motto...
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In case you’ve been living under the rock, you should know that the number one topic in Nigeria last week was Banky Wellington and Adesua’s wedding. They are Nigeria’s favourite celebrity couple so it followed that everyone watched the wedding via Instagram. Everything was going swell until Ebuka hit us with this picture. https://www.instagram.com/p/BbrZPBvHgJQ/?taken-by=ebuka Suddenly,...
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The Governor of Enugu, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has assured that his administration will remain committed to the welfare of its workforce for the rapid development of the state. The governor spoke when he received members of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Enugu chapter, on a courtesy visit to Government House, Enugu, in remembrance of 21 coal miners...
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Media mogul and businessman, High Chief Raymond Aleogho Dokpesi, a candidate for the chairmanship of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has said the reason why he intends to be the Chairman is because “Nigeria is my interest“. He said this in an interview with Vanguard. Excerpts: “As the founder and a substantial shareholder in Daar...
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The Counsel to the Ikoyigate whistle-blower, Yakubu Galadima, says his client will not accept anything below five percent commission, according to Punch. Why it matters: The Secretary of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, at an event on Thursday titled, ‘Tracking Noxious Funds’, which was organised by Kent University Law School and Human...
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The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Vice Admiral Ibok Ete-Ibas on Saturday gave the assurance that his men are prepared to counter any threat to the country. He spoke shortly after the 4th Quarter Route March of the Nigerian Navy, which kicked off at Mogadishu Cantonment Parade ground, Abuja. Ete-Ibas said: “We are fit and ready to...
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A royal father in Lagos, HRM Oba Oladele Friday Kosoko, the Onoworo of Iworo and Ogundeyi 11, has warned against wastage of taxpayers’ money. Why it matters: The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola had said the FG has concluded plans to reintroduce toll gates at 38 points across Nigeria. Highlights: As reported...
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The Governor of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, on Saturday assured the people of the state of continued delivery of dividends of democracy till his last days in office. Speaking at the grand finale of Calisthenics competition to commemorate the 7th year anniversary of his administration at Osogbo Township Stadium, Aregbesola disclosed that 28,000 students have...
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Manchester United beat Brighton Albion Manchester United moved within five points of Manchester City through a deflected Ashley Young strike. The strike bounced off Lewis Dunk and ended in the net as an own goal. Tottenham manages a draw against West Brom It looked like West Brom would win the game after a Salomon Rondon’s early goal at...
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They didn’t have to spell it out to us. The prevalent colour at #BAAD2017 is black and a touch of white. Who says …
by Alexander Onukwue and Ezinne Ajoku This was a week in which an awful lot of people won. From the Niger through Zambezi and across the Atlantic towards South America, there was much flow of joy. But there was sorrow too – in Mubi, in Numan, in Egypt – as the world continues to grapple...
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So a lot is happening in the Nigeria entertainment industry right now that is getting all the attention available. Over the weekend, talks about Banky W tying the knot with Nollywood screen goddess Adesuwa Etomi rocked the airwaves after which popular media personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu stole the show with his stunning Agbada that he rocked...
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Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has denied ever buying any property in Maitama District, Abuja, from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Background: Attorney-General of the federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami was reported to have said the property worth N1 billion was sold to “a Lagos lawyer”. The property said to have been recovered by the...
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The biggest celebrity wedding of the year, #BAAD2017 is in full swing and Instagram is filling up with beautiful photos from…
Former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu has said the 2019 Presidential primaries of the All Progressives Congress should be opened to all aspirants. Kalu spoke with journalists in Lagos at the private wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport. He added that he would vote Buhari, who he said is not interested in an...
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Argentine superstar, Lionel Messi has extended his contract with Barcelona until 2021. The club announced this on Saturday, after the agreement was reached in July. “FC Barcelona and Lionel Messi signed on Saturday morning a new contract that will keep the Argentinian superstar at the club through the 2020/21 season,” the club said in a statement....
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We have traveled the road to the #BAAD2017 finale and we have safely arrived. Today, Banky W and Adesua Etomi will be ma…
One of the maxims that emerged from the Buhari Presidency at the earliest stage of his administration was the term ‘corruption is fighting back” this was coined as a response to accusations of lopsidedness of the “Buhari anti-corruption war” which is yet to change since then. The Minister of information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed who has...
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These are the stories that drove conversation this week. The governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose has said that he has no hard feelings against President Muhammadu Buhari, that his regular attacks – criticism – is good for democracy. He also mentioned that he would have liked if the President had congratulated him on his birthday...
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The Bring Back Our Girls Group (BBOG), the movement agitating for the return of the abducted Chibok girls has replied the statement credited to the President at the launch of a book written in his honour by its media team. The President while addressing the event was reported to have listed as his achievement the...
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Today, Nigeria’s favourite sweethearts, Banky W and Adesua Etomi will be sealing their union in a white wedding ce…
“It’s very easy to think the women in the bible were a perfect Bunch” is how Laju Iren opens us up to the masterpiece in Selfie with Bible Girls. Have you ever wondered that sometimes Bible stories were just Bible Stories? Hence, it’s hard to bring it into your situation and apply Biblical principles. Laju...
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In a post decrying the old industry’s skewered perspective of this generation’s crop of uber-successful mumble rappers with drug-addled lyrics, 21 Savage described Hip-Hop as the biggest genre in the world at the moment. His statement could have used a lot less absoluteness for sure, but he’s not very far off. As of today Billboard...
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by Iroegbu Chinaemerem Right by the railway tracks in Tejuosho Market, Yaba stands a convergence of makeshift shops made from colourful parasols, housing women of different ages, crouched on wooden benches, standing, or arranging beauty products on wooden shelves to capture the eyes of passing pedestrians. In one of these shops sits 20 year old...
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Two days ago, after a unofficial coup, intense pressure by members of his party and the international community and a former political ally turned enemy, Robert Mugabe, the former president of Zimbabwe resigned after 37 years in office. His ousting was sudden but not unexpected. He was already in his 90’s, many suspected him senile...
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