Opinion: Labour unions and economic reforms in Nigeria

The history of labour unions in Nigeria dates back to 1912 when the Nigeria Civil Service Union, NCSU, was formed. The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC was however formally constituted in 1978 to continually promote, defend and advance the economic, political and social well-being of Nigerian worker and ever since, they have played a prominent role... Read More

Civil service, economic reform, Labour, labour unions, nigeria, nlc, oil revenue

June 15, 2016

‘Human beings are more important than cows’ | CAN, PFN reject cattle grazing in Ondo

The Christian Association of Nigeria and the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, in Ondo, have urged the state government to make it unlawful for herdsmen to freely graze their cattle in the state. A communiqué jointly signed by the chairmen of both associations, Rev. John Oladapo and Mr. Joshua Odeyemi on Monday, noted that the issue... Read More

CAN, cattle grazing, fulani herdmen, Fulani herdsmen, herdsmen attacks, Ondo State, PFN

June 14, 2016

OJB was to sell his house today… to pay for surgery abroad [DETAILS]

The late OJB Jezreel had made plans to sell his Surulere home to gather funds for another surgery abroad, NET reports. The entertainment website spoke to its sources who claimed the artiste was secretly preparing to go for another surgery which would cost him $150,000. Hence, he reportedly decided to let go of his home for... Read More

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.NET, commercial bank owner, Nigerian celebrity, nigerian entertainment, Nigerian Music, OJB Jezreel

June 14, 2016

Money laundering: 17-count criminal charge filed against Fani-Kayode

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has slammed a 17-count criminal charge against former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, and also former Minister of Finance, Nenadi Usman, at a federal high court in Lagos. Usman and Fani-Kayode served on the Goodluck Jonathan Presidential Campaign Organisation as the Director of Finance and Publicity, respectively. Charged alongside... Read More

corruption, court, criminal charge, EFCC, fani-kayode, Usman Nenadi

June 13, 2016

Deutsche Welle DG, Peter Limbourg advocates freedom of speech for democracy sustenance

Today, the 9th Deutsche Welle (DW) Global Media Forum kicked off in Bonn with an opening address from DW Director General, Pete Limbourg “The end of the freedom of expression is also the beginning of the end of democracy” Freedom of speech and freedom of the press are increasingly facing limitations the world over; in order... Read More

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June 13, 2016

The moment Ali Sheriff finally entered PDP secretariat (PHOTOS)

Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, who was kicked out of office at the PDP National Convention, has retaken his position as the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party. After the convention of he PDP, Ahmed Markafi was appointed as the Chairman of the party’s caretaker committee. This action, according to Sheriff, is illegal considering the... Read More

June 11, 2016

#Euro2016: Gareth Bale, Hal Robson-Kanu help Wales make history

Welsh talisman, Gareth Bale has earned a page in the record books in the on-going UEFA European Championship in France. He scored a spectacular free-kick to put his country ahead in the game against Slovakia. The goal makes Bake the first British player to score a direct free-kick at an European Championship. The goal he scored was... Read More

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June 11, 2016

Daily Times newspaper is 90

The Nigerian legacy newspaper, “The Daily Times” and the nations flagship in news, media human capital development and professional path driver has clocked 90 years. Folio Communications Limited, the holding company and owners of Daily Times and six other titles, says the celebration goes beyond the niche newspaper. Folio Communications Limited announced that Daily Times... Read More

June 11, 2016

6 things to know about the coaching career of late Amodu Shuaibu

Another shocking loss has hit Nigerian football in the form of the death of Amodu Shuiabu, former Nigerian Super Eagles coach. Last year, he was appointed again to help the Super Eagles qualify for the 2015 AFCON after the late Stephen Keshi was sacked. Not too much is known about the Edo state born coach... Read More

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June 11, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

Here are the top five stories to monitor today. 1) Niger Delta declares cease fire Militants in the Niger Delta have agreed to sheathe their swords and negotiate with the federal government. They however, made a list of demands, including the release of Nnamdi Kanu and Sambo Dasuki. 2) #AliFuneral: dignitaries attend the burial of... Read More

Ali mohmmed, bill clinton, Buhari, IBB, Jordan, militancy, nigeria, NIS, Recruitment

June 11, 2016

Copa America: Messi-inspired Argentina demolish Panama

He can be quiet off the pitch but when there is a call for someone to rise to the occasion, Lionel Messi is always there to deliver in picturesque fashion. The current best football player in the world shone again at the Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois when he came off the bench to inspire a ruthless... Read More

Copa America, football, Gerardo Martino, lionel messi, Panama, sergio aguero, soccer, sports, USA

June 10, 2016

‘Please, sheathe your swords’ | Bakassi militants beg Niger Delta Avengers (WATCH)

Militant group, Bakassi Strike Force based in Cross River state, has enjoined their fellow comrades in arms, the Niger Delta Avengers, to “sheathe their swords” and refrain from destroying oil and pipelines installations. Speaking on Channels Television, leader of the group, Simple Benjamin urged the Federal Government to listen to the demands of the Niger... Read More

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June 10, 2016

Opinion: Innovative use of technology for agricultural development in Nigeria

(A conference delivered by Olawale Rotimi Opeyemi at Landmark University, Nigeria on Tuesday 31st of May, 2016) This important conference and discourse on E-Agriculture is coming at a time when Nigeria is desperate about investing in a gainful sector that will rapidly restore the nation’s economy which is currently swimming through rough water. Due to... Read More

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June 10, 2016

Niger Delta Avengers strike again… blow up Agip pipeline in Bayelsa

Niger Delta Avengers have hit another oil pipeline and this time it is the Obi Obi Brass Trunk line belonging to Agip in Bayelsa. The militant group, through its twitter account revealed that the deed was carried out at 3am this morning. https://twitter.com/NDAvengers/status/741162729935896577 In another tweet, they expressed their delight at the news of foreign refineries... Read More

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June 10, 2016

‘I don’t think running 3 ministries has overwhelmed me’ – Fashola

Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola has allayed fears that he is overwhelmed by the weight of running three important infrastructure providing ministries. Fashola, who was at the maiden edition of `Buharimeter’ town hall meeting on Thursday, said the ministries combined were not bigger than Lagos state- which he ran for 8 years.... Read More

Buharimeter, electricty, Fashola, Gas, housing, Power, works

June 9, 2016

#IAmRedee Giveaways: Get Redee to win amazing prizes with Redcare HMO

Redcare HMO, Nigeria’s fastest growing HMO and preferred provider of health insurance solutions, has unveiled an exciting social media competition tagged #IAmRedee, with plenty of exciting prizes up for grabs. Partnering with celebrity trainers Shreddergang, FitNigeria, Nigerian actor ‘Deyemi Okanlawon, as well as Simply Green juices and So Fresh Neighbourhood Market, RedcareHMO announced the campaign... Read More

#IAmRedee, hmo, Redcare, world health organisation

June 9, 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo is first footballer to be highest paid athlete in the world (Full List)

Portuguese football superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the highest paid athlete in 2016 by Forbes, dethroning American boxer, Floyd Mayweather who held down the top spot 3 times in the past 4 years. The Real Madrid attacker raked in a whopping $88 million (£60.4m) in revenue last year and this puts him ahead of his Barcelona rival Lionel... Read More

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June 8, 2016

Brand Communication in the 21st century: The Chicken Republic example, by @RedMediaAfrica [INFOGRAPHIC]

In their attempts to connect with their audiences, brands are getting involved in the social and political discourse their target market engage in. RED looks at examples of this trend on 3 continents, and sees an opportunity for Nigerian brands to follow the lead of Chicken Republic and shed their caution, in order to break... Read More

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June 8, 2016

3 major moments of Stephen Keshi’s career

Stephen Keshi, former Nigeria captain and coach has died at the age of 54. His charisma, influence and contributions to football in Nigeria and in Africa can’t be understated. Keshi captained the Nigerian team to win its second ever Nations Cup trophy in 1994, qualified little-known-footballing team Togo for the 2006 World Cup, and also won... Read More

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June 8, 2016

A rare glimpse into the home of ex-militant leader, Tompolo (PHOTOS)

In search of former militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo a.k.a Tompolo and members of the Niger Delta Avengers, the Nigerian Army hit the Oparazoa community in Gbaramatu kingdom in Warri South-West LGA, Delta, last week. In the process, they raided Tompolo’s house and these are pictures of the home of the former militant leader, who is reported to have... Read More

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June 7, 2016

Nollywood A listers step out for ‘Hell or High Water’ premiere (PHOTOS)

The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERs) and Asurf Films Limited hosted an exclusive premiere for their highly anticipated short film Hell or High Water on Sunday, 5 June, 2016 at Genesis Deluxe Cinema, The Palms, Lekki, Lagos. The evening which was a mix of music, cocktails and movie screening, had Wole Ojo, Enyinna Nwigwe, Tope... Read More

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June 7, 2016

This is the role Will Smith will play during Muhammad Ali’s funeral

Actor, Will Smith has been named as one of the pallbearers for Muhammad Ali‘s funeral on Friday in his home town of Louisville, Kentucky. Will Smith, who played the boxing legend in the 2001 film, Ali will be joined by former world heavyweight champion, Lennox Lewis and Jerry Ellis – the brother of Jimmy Ellis – Ali’s former... Read More

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June 7, 2016

Glory Edozien: 5 signs it’s time to walk away from your job (WATCH)

I know right now being an ‘entrepreneur’ seems fashionable and we may all have gotten slightly bored with all the entrepreneurship talk. However, with the current state of the economy, job losses and unpaid salaries, entrepreneurship may be the only route for many of us. In addition, I find that many people, who may even... Read More

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June 6, 2016

Opinion: 3 things we can learn from babies

By Paul Akingbola Babies are awesome. They are really cute. They grow into children who through adolescence, grow to become adults. I was once a baby who just like any other, desperately wanted to grow into an adult─ I really desired it. But now, hopefully, you know the truth: I now dread it. Perhaps because most... Read More

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June 5, 2016

Tonnie Iredia: Except Buhari, every Nigerian worker can be a ghost

The fall in oil prices alone is enough for the blind to see that Nigeria is financially down. President Buhari must therefore tighten government’s belt and block all leakages. In so doing, he has to have in his sub-consciousness that the Nigeria ghost is special. Thus, the term “ghosts” as used in this article is... Read More

June 4, 2016

No Governor in Ekiti… Fayose goes on indefinite strike

“I want to tell workers that I have placed myself on indefinite strike in solidarity with you. I shared your pains, but it was rather unfortunate that a man can’t give what he doesn’t have,” says Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti. In line with his penchant for being a dramatic rabble rouser, Fayose has embarked on an... Read More

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June 4, 2016

How the world mourned Muhammad Ali

It’s a sad but glorious day for the world as a man of valor and substance triumphantly passed on into the great beyond this morning. The legendary Muhammad Ali, a 3-time heavyweight champion of the world died after his respiratory condition – a ripple effect of his Parkinson’s disease – got worse. Just as Nigerian celebrities... Read More

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June 4, 2016

It’s another EME party on Banky W’s new joint (WATCH)

Banky W has released a new single titled Mi Re Do (Cocoloso) alongside a music video. The song produced by Masterkraft, features EME starlet, Shaydee and Ghanaian artiste, Stonebwoy. Watch the video which was shot in Lagos and written/directed by Banky W https://youtu.be/3n-eZHz43k4

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June 4, 2016

Flashback: When Muhammad Ali visited Nigeria (PHOTOS)

The late Muhammad Ali, made many trips around the world while he was alive, particularly to Africa in a bid to get reconnected to his roots as his paternal grandmother was a native of Madagascar – making him an African-American descent. On one of his trips to Africa, Muhammad Ali visited Lagos, Nigeria on a 3-day tour... Read More

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June 4, 2016

How Muhammad Ali dodged 21 punches in 10 seconds (WATCH)

‘Float like a Butterfly, Sting Like A Bee, The hands can’t hit what the eyes can’t see’ Those words were said by the late Muhammad Ali just before his bout with George Foreman in 1974. The legendary boxer was renowned for his superior hand speed, amazing reflexes and quick movement, dancing and circling opponents for most... Read More

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Opinion: Labour unions and economic reforms in Nigeria

‘Human beings are more important than cows’ | CAN, PFN reject cattle grazing in Ondo

OJB was to sell his house today… to pay for surgery abroad [DETAILS]

Money laundering: 17-count criminal charge filed against Fani-Kayode

Deutsche Welle DG, Peter Limbourg advocates freedom of speech for democracy sustenance

The moment Ali Sheriff finally entered PDP secretariat (PHOTOS)

#Euro2016: Gareth Bale, Hal Robson-Kanu help Wales make history

Daily Times newspaper is 90

6 things to know about the coaching career of late Amodu Shuaibu

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

Copa America: Messi-inspired Argentina demolish Panama

‘Please, sheathe your swords’ | Bakassi militants beg Niger Delta Avengers (WATCH)

Opinion: Innovative use of technology for agricultural development in Nigeria

Niger Delta Avengers strike again… blow up Agip pipeline in Bayelsa

‘I don’t think running 3 ministries has overwhelmed me’ – Fashola

#IAmRedee Giveaways: Get Redee to win amazing prizes with Redcare HMO

Cristiano Ronaldo is first footballer to be highest paid athlete in the world (Full List)

Brand Communication in the 21st century: The Chicken Republic example, by @RedMediaAfrica [INFOGRAPHIC]

3 major moments of Stephen Keshi’s career

A rare glimpse into the home of ex-militant leader, Tompolo (PHOTOS)

Nollywood A listers step out for ‘Hell or High Water’ premiere (PHOTOS)

This is the role Will Smith will play during Muhammad Ali’s funeral

Glory Edozien: 5 signs it’s time to walk away from your job (WATCH)

Opinion: 3 things we can learn from babies

Tonnie Iredia: Except Buhari, every Nigerian worker can be a ghost

No Governor in Ekiti… Fayose goes on indefinite strike

How the world mourned Muhammad Ali

It’s another EME party on Banky W’s new joint (WATCH)

Flashback: When Muhammad Ali visited Nigeria (PHOTOS)

How Muhammad Ali dodged 21 punches in 10 seconds (WATCH)

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