Wecyclers unveils #LagosIsRecycling initiative, encourages Nigerians to recycle their waste

‎Bilikiss Adebiyi-Abiola, CEO of Wecyclers has urged Nigerians to adopt a waste-recycling lifestyle as an effective means of addressing diverse health issues. ‎ She said this during an interview on ‘Your View’, a daytime talk show on Channels Television which aired on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. #LagosIsRecycling is an initiative aimed at building low-cost waste... Read More

April 19, 2017

Attend the ‘How to Persuade and Influence Anybody’ seminar

You walk into a restaurant, ask for the menu and a particular dish was asterisked and the waiter says ‘THIS IS THE MEAL MOST PEOPLE ORDER WHEN THEY COME’ Nine times out of ten you’ll order it. The reason is because of an influence law called SOCIAL PROOF. Which states that most people find it... Read More

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Business, influence, seminar, training

April 18, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Even Bukola Saraki thinks the EFCC has messed up this $50m loot case

The $50 million cash discovered by the EFCC in a four-bedroom apartment at Osborne Towers in Ikoyi has turned out to be everybody’s money and nobody’s money. It’s shocking how nobody has come forward to claim such outrageous amount of loot (like since when did Nigerians start disowning money) and the discovery agency, EFCC has... Read More

$50m, Bukola Saraki, EFCC, ikoyi, loot, the legislative blog

April 18, 2017

Since it’s not over yet, here are 4 ways Kemen can save himself from further ridicule

There’s a shit show going on on Twitter NG and we waited one long week for it. The moment the Kemen/TBoss sexual assault issue would be brought back to the fore after TBoss’ arrival into the country. Last week was filled with lights, camera and plenty action for the finalists and it almost looked like... Read More

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BBNaija, Big Brother Naija, comedian AY, housemates, Interview, kemen, sexual harassment, tboss

April 13, 2017

BEYOND BIAFRA: The Onitsha market where dreams refuse to die

by Victor Akhidenor That there is no visible sign post announcing the Onitsha Main Market does not stop anyone from finding it when they want to. Interestingly, most streets around the market bear names of state or state capitals in Nigeria. Bida is a local government area in Niger state and the town is known... Read More

Beyond Biafra, kano, Magazine, onitsha, Sokoto

April 12, 2017

Army, police establish committee to investigate Yobe clash

by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force have set up a committee to investigate the clash between the security operatives in Yobe state on Wednesday. Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Kayode Ogunsoya, said this in a statement. He said, “The attention of this Headquarters has been drawn to an unfortunate... Read More

April 10, 2017

NaijaBillionaire reassures Nigerians of determination to produce more millionaires

Chairman NaijaBillionaire Limited, Adedotun Sulaiman has said the company comes with a national colour and global standard, and is designed by Nigerians for Nigerians. According to him, “Our mission is to reinvent the entire African gaming industry with a focus on gaming experience that enrich lives and add value to businesses in the environment through... Read More

e-Raffle, NaijaBillionaire, nigeria, NLRC

April 10, 2017

9th Ibadan City Marathon: Sharabutu Phillibus scoops one million Naira

Sharabutu Philibus yesterday emerged first male winner of the 9th Ibadan City marathon 2017, while Illiya Pam came second; Abdullahi Ibrahim and Peter Istifanu came third and fourth position in the male category. Thirty five year old Hudung Gyan Stephen, with number 271 emerged first in the female category of 2017 Ibadan City marathon of... Read More

Ibadan City, marathon, Oyo State, Splash fm

April 10, 2017

Celebrating African Women: Afua Osei of She Leads Africa covers the March issue of BusinessDay’s The CEO magazine

The third edition of BusinessDay CEO magazine features Nigerian women making things happen in Nigeria. On the cover is Afua Osei, co-founder of She Leads Africa, whose corporate mission is to become a household name amongst African female entrepreneurs. She revealed that “She Leads Africa has never had any challenges working with men and have... Read More

Aderinokun Ire, africa, Afua Osei, BusinessDay, Eunice Omole, Kene Rapu, Nneka Ezeigwe, Olorisupergal, Omobolanle Akinkugbe, Omobowale Agboade, The CEO Magazine, Ulan Garba Matta

April 10, 2017

The Thread: “Warri no dey carry last” “Omo… the margin Efe used to win is like naira to dollar” | Alibaba and other Nigerian celebrities are giddy with excitement over Efe’s win

by Ezinne AJ. The BBNaija 2017 show that has held us captivated for three months may be finally over, but its effects are still unravelling on Twitter NG. Safe to say that over the course of the week, until something more powerful blows it over, Nigerians will be chitchatting about Big Brother Naija. Following... Read More

alibaba, BBNaija, Efe, Gideo Okeke, I Go dye, Karen Igho, Kemi Adetiba, seyi law

April 9, 2017

The Thread: “Efe and Marvis should marry” “Bisola’s got an extraordinary mentality” “Efenomenon” | Nigerians cannot get over Efe’s 25M win

As you might imagine, Twitter NG is lit today. Different topics are trending at the same time, all having #BBNaija as the common denominator. So if you glance at your TL and see Funmi Iyanda, #BossNation, Warri, ‘Based on logistics’, just know that Nigerians are yet to exhaust the outcome of the BBNaija finale show.... Read More

£25m, BBNaija, BBNaija grand finale, bisola, Efe, Funmi Iyanda, marvis, Skales, tboss, Twitter NG, Warri

April 9, 2017

The Thread: “Based on logistics” “Usain Bolt dey learn work” “Who I be?” | Nigerians are overjoyed as Efe emerges #BBNaija winner

For three months, we watched 14 housemates go through the Big Brother Naija house. We feasted on their shenanigans, criticised their strategies, made fun of their gaffes. We had our fill on social media, in our homes of the Big Brother Naija phenomenon. Heck, we even petitioned that it be scrapped. And the winner is... Read More

BBNaija, BBNaija grand finale, bisola, Efe, EfeNation, nigeria, tboss, The Thread

April 9, 2017

The Thread: “Debbie Rise dress looks like Sunlight soap” “The rejoicing that TBoss left is like when Abacha died | Reactions from the #BBNaija grand finale

As BBNaija draws the curtain on its 3month experiment, Nigerians get to weigh in all the moments of the show. They’re hilarious, sarcastic, engaging and informative. Do see below: Ken from deloitte looks like he hates his job…. "Why yall fly me to South Africa for this shitttt" — Losgiddy (@LOSGIDDY) April 9, 2017 That... Read More

BBNaija, BBNaija grand finale, Debbie Rise, Reations, tboss, The Thread

April 9, 2017

The Thread: Kemen attends BNaija’s grand finale and Nigerians go mad with fury

If you thought BBNaija really understood sexual assault and its implications, think again. Kemen, also touted as BBNaija’s pervert and who was disqualified for molesting TBoss, showed up on the black carpet. In fact, DSTV hyped his appearance. Nigerians cannot believe the gall. https://twitter.com/TheVunderkind/status/851141564558708737 https://twitter.com/Makxxy/status/851147117297053702 https://twitter.com/dodoshyne/status/851111395609518080 https://twitter.com/dodoshyne/status/851111721968312320 https://twitter.com/yew1e/status/851108711045234688 Nevertheless, he was a former housemate. Should... Read More

BBNaija, DSTV, kemen, nigeria, Sexual assault, tboss, The Thread

April 9, 2017

Simon Kolawole: Searching for the Nigerian identity

by Simon Kolawole Is Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano, first and foremost from Kano state? Or is he first a northerner, a Muslim or a Fulani? Or should he be identified as a Nigerian before anything else? It’s a simple question, very simple question. The answer should even be simpler. But... Read More

Dangote at 60, opinion, simon kolawole, tribalism, Tribute to Oronto Natei Douglas

April 9, 2017

The Church Blog: Morning Devotion- That time Micah Stampley led an orchestra at The Experience 2016

Not literally an orchestra. But in effect, with Donnie McClurkin, Glowreeyah and others in tow, delivering a tour de force medley that includes Nathaniel Bassey’s eternal ‘Onise Iyanu’. It worked then. And it works today as we listen again https://youtu.be/FVXLvwybRZ8

gospel music, micah stampley, morning devotion, The Church Blog, the experience, worship

April 8, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Shehu Sani, BBOG, and TBoss’ #BossNation has released a new music video

Every day, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are even downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. 1. TBoss’ #BossNation The other day, fans of... Read More

BBNaija, BossNation, noisemakers, Politics, Relationships, Shehu Sani, tboss

April 8, 2017

The Thread: How white women use tears to oppress black women

Apparently, apart from blatant racism which is alive and kicking despite what Kendall Jenner’s Pepsi advert may have misled you into thinking, there’s also ‘white tears’. What’s white tears? Kelechi Okafor, a dance instructor and actress defines it as an attack on black women by white women when they (white women) resort to using tears... Read More

Black women, opression, Racism, White tears, White women's femininity

April 8, 2017

Femi Fani-Kayode: The march of the ethnic nationalists and a friendly warning for the British and French ambassadors (Part 1)

by Femi Fani-Kayode In 1941 during the course of the Second World War, the most famous alumni of my old school Harrow and the Prime Minister of Great Britain, Sir Winston Churchill, said the following words to General Bernard Montgomery, who was also known as the “Spartan General”, the hero of the Battle of Alamein,... Read More

colonialism, ethnicity, Ethniity, Femi Fani-Kayode, MASSOB, nigeria, opinion

April 8, 2017

Opinion: But why would a doctor commit suicide?

by Obinna Nnewuihe There was a way he looked at me that made me feel uneasy. I mean here I was meditating peacefully in church and a familiar face from within the congregation kept staring. He finally decided he had observed enough and convinced himself to bring up a conversation with me. “Hey doc; sorry... Read More

Doctors, health institutions, medicine, mental health, opinion, suicide

April 8, 2017

Farooq Kperogi: The false binary between Saraki and Buhari

by Farooq Kperogi President Muhammadu Buhari and Senate President Bukola Saraki are at loggerheads again, and Buhari apologists are erecting annoyingly false Manichean binaries between an “evil” National Assembly and a “benign” Aso Rock! I’m going to be blunt: Both Aso Rock and the National Assembly are equally evil, corrupt, obtuse, and inept. Saraki is... Read More

April 8, 2017

Opinion: Isn’t it about time a woman became Nigeria’s president?

by Omoya Yinka Simult There is an interesting case of a persistent Nigerian woman, who is plausibly the first female presidential candidate both at the primaries and main elections, having contested to be President on four different occasions. In her most recent attempt, and perhaps the very last, at the PDP presidential primary election held in... Read More

girl child education, Nigerian women in politics, opinion, Politics, women

April 8, 2017

The Thread: See this cuteness overload on #WomenWhoWearGlasses

Anything can and will trend on Twitter NG; it’s only a matter of time. We’ve run through a quarter of the year and in that space of time we’ve had #CarryYourWifeOnYourHead, #WeMetOnTwitter, #FreeAudu, #StopTheSoot, #IStandWithNigeria, #HurtBae, #KeepTheChangeBae and this is just the half of it. As you can tell from the hashtags above, we’ve run... Read More

#WomenWhoWearGlasses, nigeria, Shaming, The Thread, Twitter trends

April 8, 2017

Dele Momodu: There is life outside power

by Dele Momodu Fellow Africans, I have often wondered about what is the matter with most African leaders and rulers that they love to cling to power, by fire by force, as if their very lives depended on it. An average African leader will never quit power voluntarily, and enjoy a standing ovation, as well... Read More

African leaders power greed, Dangote, Dele Momodu, Femi Otedola, opinion, political power, Power, President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana, Sam Iwuajoku, Sayyu Dantata

April 8, 2017

“To live an authentic life, I make conscious choices so I have no regrets.” Dudu Msomi, Busara Leadership Partners CEO, speaks with Leading Ladies Africa

Dudu Msomi is one of an awesome kind. She has built for herself a ground-breaking enterprise in an atmosphere where few men excel. We hope you enjoy this enlightening interview with her as much we did. Who is Dudu Msomi, and what does she do? Dudu Msomi is the CEO of Busara Leadership... Read More

Afrian women, Busara Leadership Partners, Dudu Msomi, entrepreneurs, Female CEOs, Leading Ladies Africa, south africa, Women in politis

April 8, 2017

The Church Blog: Morning Devotion- Denzel fills the cup to overflow

Since we met Denzel, from Ghana, all we want to do is meet him, and spend days praying and praising with him. His take on this hymn is perfection.

April 5, 2017

“The whistleblower policy was a Ministry of Finance initiative” and everything else Kemi Adeosun said during her Facebook live chat

by Roqeebah O. Kemi Adeosun, the Minister of Finance did something, which not many Nigerian political office holders engage in. She hosted a Facebook Live session where she answered questions from concerned Nigerians about the economy and the work of the Ministry. By that standard (of uncommonness) alone, what the Minister did was very admirable.... Read More

DBN, Enterprise Education, Eurobond, Facebook Live, kemi Adeosun, Ministry of Finance, youwin

April 5, 2017

[The Presidential Blog] 7 quick thoughts that crossed our minds as we watched Kemi Adeosun’s Facebook Live chat

Did you know the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun did a Facebook Live chat yesterday afternoon. She took questions from her audience on Facebook and via Twitter about the efforts put in by the Ministry to help revive the economy and we have talked all about it here. But what we did not say earlier... Read More

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Facebook Live, kemi Adeosun, the Presidential Blog

April 4, 2017

My journey to Silicon Valley through AFRIFF

Early 2014, I got an invitation to attend a special meeting with representatives from Relativity Media U.S.A. At the meeting, I met Stephen Ozoigbo. Truth be said, he looked just like any other Nigerian that has lived abroad for too long. There at the rooftop of Four Seasons by Sheraton, V.I he shared a vision... Read More

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africa, afriff, Silicon Valley

Wecyclers unveils #LagosIsRecycling initiative, encourages Nigerians to recycle their waste

Attend the ‘How to Persuade and Influence Anybody’ seminar

[The Legislative Blog]: Even Bukola Saraki thinks the EFCC has messed up this $50m loot case

Since it’s not over yet, here are 4 ways Kemen can save himself from further ridicule

BEYOND BIAFRA: The Onitsha market where dreams refuse to die

Army, police establish committee to investigate Yobe clash

Has this year’s #BBNaija been the most toxic edition of the show ever?

NaijaBillionaire reassures Nigerians of determination to produce more millionaires

9th Ibadan City Marathon: Sharabutu Phillibus scoops one million Naira

Celebrating African Women: Afua Osei of She Leads Africa covers the March issue of BusinessDay’s The CEO magazine

The Thread: “Warri no dey carry last” “Omo… the margin Efe used to win is like naira to dollar” | Alibaba and other Nigerian celebrities are giddy with excitement over Efe’s win

The Thread: “Efe and Marvis should marry” “Bisola’s got an extraordinary mentality” “Efenomenon” | Nigerians cannot get over Efe’s 25M win

The Thread: “Based on logistics” “Usain Bolt dey learn work” “Who I be?” | Nigerians are overjoyed as Efe emerges #BBNaija winner

The Thread: “Debbie Rise dress looks like Sunlight soap” “The rejoicing that TBoss left is like when Abacha died | Reactions from the #BBNaija grand finale

The Thread: Kemen attends BNaija’s grand finale and Nigerians go mad with fury

Simon Kolawole: Searching for the Nigerian identity

The Church Blog: Morning Devotion- That time Micah Stampley led an orchestra at The Experience 2016

Today’s Noisemakers: Shehu Sani, BBOG, and TBoss’ #BossNation has released a new music video

The Thread: How white women use tears to oppress black women

Femi Fani-Kayode: The march of the ethnic nationalists and a friendly warning for the British and French ambassadors (Part 1)

Opinion: But why would a doctor commit suicide?

Farooq Kperogi: The false binary between Saraki and Buhari

Opinion: Isn’t it about time a woman became Nigeria’s president?

The Thread: See this cuteness overload on #WomenWhoWearGlasses

Dele Momodu: There is life outside power

“To live an authentic life, I make conscious choices so I have no regrets.” Dudu Msomi, Busara Leadership Partners CEO, speaks with Leading Ladies Africa

The Church Blog: Morning Devotion- Denzel fills the cup to overflow

“The whistleblower policy was a Ministry of Finance initiative” and everything else Kemi Adeosun said during her Facebook live chat

[The Presidential Blog] 7 quick thoughts that crossed our minds as we watched Kemi Adeosun’s Facebook Live chat

My journey to Silicon Valley through AFRIFF

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