The Thread: Corruption in the IDP camp

election, National identification number, President Muhammadu Buhari, voters

Buhari orders use of national identification number for voters’ authentication

Vice President, Yemu Osinbajo on Thursday revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered that the National Identification Number be used for voters’ authentication in subsequent elections. Osinbajo who was represented by Ade Ipaye, the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, said this while addressing a policy roundtable on identity at the Banquet Hall of... Read More

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The 2nd edition of the 500Dishes foodfest is here and you don’t want to miss it for anything!!!

The Christmas Edition of the foodfest is set to hit the beautiful city of Lagos this weekend, Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island Lagos. Tickets are going very, very fast so you should get yours NOW. To reserve your tickets, visit foodfest.com.ng The MENU is also out and you can find... Read More

Silverbird Cinemas Movie Party INSOMNIA: Never Say Sleep.

Silverbird Cinemas Insomnia Movie Party is a movie themed party where there is absolutely no shut-eye as the word insomnia suggests. The pioneer edition of the event will take place at Silverbird Cinema, Ikeja City Mall today, December 9, 2016 from 11am till dawn. Every moment of the event will be filled with party fun... Read More

THE GIONEE M6: MARATHON IS NOT A MYTH

For the smartphone world, it is the best of times, as it is the time of bests. The Gionee M6 is a fresh evolution of the almighty Gionee species that promises to raise the smartphone experience to newborn dimensions with a powerful battery. SLIM BUT MIGHTY The Gionee M6 can claim such a tag. With... Read More

INDUSTRY NITE UNVEILS DAVIDO AS THE HEADLINE ACT FOR THIS YEAR’S SPECIAL “THE GRAND FINALE”

⁠ In 2008 Industry Nite launched as a weekly event to provide a platform for artistes to showcase their talent and network. Over the years It has been recognized as the most consistent and biggest mid-week show in Nigeria that vigorously celebrates urban contemporary music. Industry Nite has held in prestigious venues like Coconut Grove,... Read More

Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid cancels homecoming concert, Kanye West resurfaces in public after hospitalization | More stories

Here are some of the top entertainment stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this morning. Wizkid cancels homecoming concert over health issues The highly anticipated Wizkid homecoming concert will no longer hold as Wizkid has pulled the plug on the show following medical issues. The Starboy... Read More

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The Thread: Is this how people steal from internally displaced persons (IDPs)?

We have our priorities mixed up and bent backwards in Nigeria, which is why the whole talk about fighting corruption is nothing short of ludicrous. 97 million naira to renovate a police station? Why? Are the lives of police officers improved? Has their earning power been upgraded? Their living quarters, nko (It’s not out of place... Read More

Babachir Lawal, Borno, Fraud, IDP coruption probe, nigeria, north-east

Forget about $30bn, recover looted funds – Falana tells FG

Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has urged the Federal Government to focus its efforts on recovering stolen funds rather than requesting for loans. Falana stated while speaking at an event to mark the International Anti-Corruption Day organised by the U.S. Embassy in Abuja on Thursday. He said, “People have stolen our money, why are you begging them... Read More

$30bn loan, femi falana, looted funds, U.S government

The Thread: “This is how the North is dragging Nigeria behind”

Catchment area, quota system, these are some of the things that buried Nigeria’s education system. Do see below: https://twitter.com/TheIvuoma/status/806809027661266944 Great Nigeria?

Catchment area, education, nigeria, Northern privilege, quota system

Is President Buhari a joker? Condoling with families of dead corps members after a week…

But this man though… Three young corps members in the same age range as President Buhari’s children die in the space of one week in very avoidable circumstances (and we can’t say this enough), but the president in his “almightiness” surfaces over one week later to commiserate with the families of the dead ones. How... Read More

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The Thread: She saved my number as Elvis cold stone

Relationships can be touch and go: one person can be invested in the relationship and the other is just along for the ride. As 2016 draws to an end, @Son_of_Somebody is reminiscing on the experiences of the year and here’s what he has to say: One of the my lowest points of 2016 ….I thought... Read More

dating, heartbreak, life, Love, relationship, The Thread

Entertainment Roundup: Cassper Nyovest is on the cover of Forbes Africa magazine, Tekno releases new track – Rara | More stories

Here are some of the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on today’s Entertainment Roundup. Cassper Nyovest is on the cover of Forbes Africa Life magazine South African rapper, Cassper Nyovest made it to the front cover of business magazine, Forbes Africa Life. Cassper shared... Read More

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The Thread: What will happen to marriage if women were richer?

Asking questions about marriage and how fragile men’s egos become when their wives are more successful than they are is writer and creative consultant, Ozzy Etomi. Do see below: Men think they can handle a woman's success but deep down never truly expect their women to actually become more successful than they are — Ozzy... Read More

Marriage, Men's fragile egos, Ozzy Etomi, patriarchy, relationship, Succesful women

The Thread: In 5 tweets, this is why Donald Trump deserves to be Time’s ‘Person of the Year’

We had already explained that Time magazine basically looks at the individual (or group of individuals) who have had the most influence in a particular year and pick such as their person of the year. So Trump’s emergence was not at all surprising, except maybe for liberals, who’d rather Hillary Clinton won it. Here’s more... Read More

Person of the Year, reactions, time magazine, trump, twitter.

The Thread: The Nigerian women mafia are everywhere- and they never forget, Victor Asemota warns

Just like men have a guy code that under no circumstances should be violated, women too have a girlfriend code, and it is that code Victor Asemota, CEO of Swifta System elaborates on. Do see below: Dude comes to me literally crying. His girlfriend broke up with him for no reason (as we always claim)... Read More

dating wahala, girl friend code, Marriage, Nigerian women, Relationships, twitter.

The Thread: “I had to kill my ego and let my wife take the reins”

This thread might be old, but it speaks volumes, in seven different languages. In a society where divorce abounds and commitment is scarce, where day-old marriages end for flimsy reasons, this thread is wisdom, insight and experience you will do well to heed. Please see below: https://twitter.com/DanTresOmi/status/740311968079286272 So not a bed of roses.

commitment, divorce, friendship, Love, Marriage, patriachy

The Thread: Time names Trump ‘Person of the year’ and the knives come out

Some persons are horrified, some disappointed, some throwing bants around because Trump has been named Time’s person of the year. Those who know understand that Time Magazine names its person of the year solely on the basis of who made the most impact- whether for good or evil. Last year it was Angela Merkel, Germany’s... Read More

donald trump, nigeria, Person of the Year, time magazine, twitter.

#GhanaDecides: Here’s everything you should know about Ghana’s two major presidential candidates

Ghanaians are at the polls today and making their voting choices for most may not be burdensome as, though there are seven candidates running in the election, only two are significant and will be going head to head today. It’s only right that we introduce the five candidates who are less prominent before we get to the... Read More

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Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid gets Grammy Award nomination, Linda Ikeji cops a 2016 Range Rover | More stories

Here are some of the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Wizkid gets his first Grammy award nomination For featuring on Drake’s album, Views, which has been nominated for Album of the Year, Wizkid has been credited as a featured artiste in the nomination... Read More

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Where is That Igbo Chick?

Chidinma Umeh, popularly known as That Igbo Chick is the beauty blogger and fashion enthusiast who became a staple feature on many playlists after Bella Naija regularly reproduced her content on their site. To say that she was different than many other beauty bloggers would be an understatement. Her chosen name, That Igbo Chick not... Read More

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Senator Ben Murray-Bruce and a possible case of lost in translation?

Nigerians are the worst. That’s how Sen. Ben Bruce was staying on his lane, and decided to drop some pearl of wisdom/pick me up for the Nigerian youth. But his tweet only served to confuse his followers. Do see below: Kwakwakwakwakwa

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December 6, 2016

Is this what Buhari’s ‘change’ looks like after one year?

We will just leave this here and scurry off. https://twitter.com/PRINCE_VIII/status/804799411784126473 Mum’s the word.

Buhari, Change, economy, nigeria, recession, transformation

December 6, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: 9ice to give proceeds of new album to ID Cabasa, Beyonce listed as TIME Person Of The Year | More stories

Here are some of the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you were asleep – and are still buzzing this morning. 9ice to give proceeds of his new album to ID Cabasa For his efforts in building 9ice‘s career up to the point that it is, the Gongo Aso singer has revealed... Read More

9ice, album, Beyoncé, donald trump, ID Cabasa, Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Nigel Farage, Saint West, time

[The Complaint Box] LAUTECH: Forever on strike?

by Okike Samuel After a long Thursday filled with uncertainty of what was going on in LAUTECH, the students had retired to their hostels holding onto a glimmer of hope that whatever storm was developing would soon be resolved. Examination season was just weeks away, yet, everyone could sense a tension in air, signs of... Read More

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Entertainment Roundup: Davido is up to new international collaborations, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian living separately following ill health | More stories

Here are the top stories that made headlines over the weekend and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on this Monday’s Entertainment Roundup. Ubi Franklin reflects on his marriage, the past and God’s faithfulness The MMMG who is rumoured to be living apart from his wife, Lilian Esoro after barely... Read More

Davido, DJ Cuppy, Elton John, Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Nana Otedola, Rae Sremmurd, Sesan Ogunro, wizkid, Young Thug

The Thread: Dear NCC, communication is essential

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) last week threw a curve ball at Nigerians, when they decided to raise the floor for data prices. Nigerians reacted immediately, and the decision was reversed. There’s now an ad from NCC trying to explain the benefit of data hike to Nigerians. Do see below: https://twitter.com/jag_bros/status/805316388437037056 https://twitter.com/jag_bros/status/805335364177162240 communication is essential. They... Read More

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