Opinion: One country, one law, different applications

As Nigerians continue to mourn over the never ending fuel scarcity made worse by ‎the seeming insensitivity of the president/minister of petroleum and the endless empty reassurances of his minister of state, we may may tend to lose sight of the other happenings that will in no small measure further disintegrate an already divided nation.... Read More

April 8, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Peter Okoye explains solo career | Wizkid to perform alongside Mariah Carey & Kendrick Lamar | Nicki Minaj unsure about engagement to Meek Mill yet | More Stories

Here is your Entertainment Roundup for today Peter Okoye explains solo career, says Psquare are ‘still together’ People were left confused when Peter Okoye of Psquare carried on with his solo act as Mr. P even after he reportedly sorted out his fracas with his brothers. Peter who is currently in Dubai on tour addressed... Read More

Banky W, Entertainment Roundup, Korede Bello, Mariah Carey, meek mill, Nicki Minaj, peter okoye, PSquare, wizkid

April 7, 2016

Opinion: PDP must give the youths a place at the table in 2019

The bedrock of any organization, either philanthropic, political or otherwise is reflected by the role and respect given to the next generation of such establishment. No nation can progress or successfully navigate the murky waters of globalization without taking adequate care of her youths and children. As at Monday, April 4, 2015, when the opposition... Read More

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April 7, 2016

Talking pop culture has never been this hilarious (WATCH)

Jonze Media announced on April 1, the launch of its new comedy web series titled One Minute Man. The weekly series would see screenwriter and content creator, Mazi Chukwuebuka (@EbukaSID) humorously take on controversial trending topics, pop culture in just one minute. Watch new episodes every Friday from April 8, 2016. Watch below, the 40... Read More

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April 6, 2016

EFCC Chairman’s phone numbers ‘cloned by fraudsters’

Fraudsters ‘have been impersonating’ the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, and using his name to extort money from the public. Wilson Uwujaren, the EFCC’s Head Media & Publicity Unit released a statement to this effect on Wednesday, noting that “it has become necessary to alert the general public to... Read More

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April 6, 2016

Nigerian undergraduate suffers racist abuse in the UK

A Nigerian undergraduate, Faramade Ifaturoti, who’s a student of Warwick University, United Kingdom, on Tuesday, raised an alarm over racist acts that were aimed at her. According to Faramade, one of her flatmates wrote the words ‘monkey’ and ‘nigga’ on a banana and left it in the kitchen. Faramade expressed her disgust in series of... Read More

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April 5, 2016

Are you a young Nigerian leader? Then this is for you

The Nigeria Leadership Initiative has announced the commencement of applications for new associate fellows. This is open to young Nigerian leaders based in Nigeria and in the diaspora. If you believe you have what it takes to join our growing global network of credible Nigerian leaders, log on to fls.nli-global.org or visit www.nli-global.org for further... Read More

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April 4, 2016

Nominations now open for the Genevieve Beauty Awards

The Genevieve Beauty Awards was established as a way to create awareness that helps reinforce and celebrate the fact that the beauty and wellness industry in Africa is truly a market that impacts the economy and society positively. The event which is the first of its kind in the industry will serve as a platform... Read More

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April 4, 2016

Before Buhari heads to China, here are 2 things Nigerians want from him

From Niger Republic to the United States of America, President Muhammadu Buhari has made not less than 26 trips overseas since his inauguration in May 2015. In spite of the criticisms trailing his frequent trips, the Presidency has repeatedly stated that the President’s journeys are aimed at boosting the country’s foreign relations. President Buhari, who... Read More

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April 4, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Adekunle Gold is ‘Ready’ | Davido’s baby-mama returns | Kate Henshaw fights fan | More Stories

Here is your Entertainment Roundup for today Adekunle Gold releases new single-‘Ready’ Adekunle Gold is indeed ‘Ready’ as he releases his fourth and last single before the arrival of his debut album. The YBNL singer’s career has been on the rise since his big break in 2014 -with chart topping single, Sade. The singer continue... Read More

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April 3, 2016

‘Almost 40 and sad’ | Wizkid gives Linda Ikeji a counter-attack

Things are getting messier between Linda Ikeji and Wizkid -who has come back firing on all cylinders after the blogger attacked him in a new blog post. . Contrary to Linda’s claims that the singer acquired his highly-publicised Porsche car through hire purchase, Wizkid has denied this -saying that the two Porsche cars he purchased... Read More

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April 3, 2016

Religious bill: ‘Of course, I will die’ – El-Rufai

Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has defended the proposed bill seeking to regulate religion in his state. El-Rufai, in an interview with Punch Newspapers, stated that the law is in good faith and is meant to protect citizens and not vicitmise them as erroneously postulated by the opponents of the bill. “There is nothing in... Read More

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Government is the Caesar

April 1, 2016

‘Monthly environmental sanitation is still in force… for now’

On Thursday, a statement put out by the Lagos state Commissioner for Environment, Babatunde Adejare inferred that the state government had cancelled the mandatory monthly environmental exercise. However, the Akinwunmi Ambode-led administration has come out to clear the air, saying the exercise has not been struck out. In a new statement released through the Commissioner... Read More

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March 31, 2016

eXploring debuts first episode with Denola Grey and Zina Anumudu

eXploring, the best show on television, has debuted with Denola Grey and Zina Anumudu For lovers of Art, the debut episode of entertaining and informative new show, eXploring is no doubt something that would be watched over and over again. The hosts, Denola and Zina went on a mission to eXplore the different forms of... Read More

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March 29, 2016

Republic of Biafra is a dead dream – Garba Shehu gives verdict

Senior Special Assistant to the president on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, has revealed why President Muhammadu Buhari would not throw his weight behind the secession of the Republic of Biafra even though he did the same for the Saharawi people in Morocco. Speaking to New Telegraph, Garba said that those making a comparison between... Read More

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March 26, 2016

Fire outbreak destroys goods, properties in Kano market (PHOTOS)

A tragic fire outbreak has rocked the Muhammadu Abubakar Rimi market in Sabon Gari area of Kano state. The fire is said to have started at about midnight and was still raging on as at 10:00am on Saturday. Properties and goods worth millions of naira have been destroyed by the fire.

March 24, 2016

Mikel Obi is the new captain of Nigeria’s Super Eagles

Chelsea FC midfielder, John Mikel Obi, has been appointed the new captain of the Super Eagles by coach Samson Siasia. Mikel Obi takes over from CSKA Moscow winger, Ahmed Musa. Team coach, Siasia, who arrived at the decision on Wednesday night, told the team that he intends to give the captain armband to the longest... Read More

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March 24, 2016

RED is hiring: Show us what you’ve got

Are you ready to change the world? Do you have what it takes to make things happen? Well here is an opportunity to prove it! #TeamRED is hiring. A job at RED is unlike anything you’ve ever seen. You’ll be challenged. You’ll be inspired. You’ll do things you never thought you could. And you will... Read More

March 24, 2016

No fuel for Nigerians till May, no sleep for Kachikwu

Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe kachikwu has said that fuel scarcity would be eliminated from Nigeria in the next two months. Kachikwu, who’s also the group managing director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, said on Wednesday, that to avert future cases of fuel scarcity, the government will stop selling crude produced in the... Read More

March 19, 2016

Opinion: The 8th Senate and its use of technology

The Senate President as an avid user of modern technology and new media platforms knows what advantage the online community serves to the members of the 8th assembly. Participatory governance in solving our national problems involves slow, difficult negotiations to seek agreement among the three tiers of Government and the citizens. With this, the use... Read More

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March 19, 2016

Hulk Hogan awarded $115 million in Gawker sex tape lawsuit

Hulk Hogan has won his ‘invasion of privacy’ lawsuit against Gawker Media, and has been awarded $115 million in damages. The former wrestler had in 2015, sued Gawker, its founder Nick and former editor A.J. Daulerio for posting a clip of a sex tape, which featured Hogan and his best friend’s wife. ‘Mr. Bollea is... Read More

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March 16, 2016

#WeAreHiring: RED is searching for new TV stars – are you the one?

RED, the company with the largest portfolio of youth-focused media brands in Africa, is looking for the smartest and funniest people who can host the funniest shows on Nigerian television. Are you smart, funny, have an original accent, can impress in five minutes and between ages 18-28? Do you know how to show up and... Read More

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March 15, 2016

RED is looking for the next big TV star

Are you 18-28 years old, can you live in Lagos and do you speak English fluently? Then you might just be the next big thing on TV! RED is in the search of new Nigerian TV stars, who are smart, confident and know how to look good for the TV. Anyone willing to show up... Read More

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March 15, 2016

EFCC reveals Ricky Tarfa influenced court judgments

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has revealed the reason behind embattled lawyer, Rickey Tarfa’s troubles. The anti-graft agency has accused the senior lawyer of attempting to pervert justice. EFCC revealed this in an affidavit sworn as a counter response to the application filed by Tarfa requesting Justice Aishat Opesanwo of the Lagos state... Read More

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March 13, 2016

Senate to publish National Assembly budget

The President of the Nigerian Senate, Bukola Saraki, on Sunday, stated that the National Assembly will published details of its budget breakdown. This was contained in a statement signed by the Special Assistant on Public Affairs to Saraki, Mohammed Isa. The statement noted that Saraki disclosed this while speaking with editors of London based newspaper... Read More

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March 11, 2016

Opinion: Before we lose sight of the past and mistake ‘change’ for ‘chains’

A nation that forgets its past can function no better than an individual with amnesia. – David McCullough “Maybe they were saying chains when we thought it was change”, blurted a certain social media senator, who has made the cyberspace his default “chamber”. And before you could say Jack Robinson, a hashtag, #ChangeToChains, metamorphosed on... Read More

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March 11, 2016

Opinion: Wike’s legacy of violence makes him the usual suspect

I am compelled to react to Mr Oraye St. Franklyn’s latest piece on the violent political/cult killings in Rivers State captioned “APC’s politicisation of insecurity in Rivers State: Unpatriotic and bad for development” in which he tried frantically albeit unsuccessfully to absolve Governor Nyesom Wike of blame on the numerous violent killings in Rivers State.... Read More

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March 10, 2016

11,000 ‘potential ghost workers’ discovered on FG payroll

The Federal Government has uncovered 11,000 ghost workers on its payroll in its second batch of staff audit. This new discovery is coming on the heels of the 23,000 ghost workers that were deleted from the government’s payroll in February. Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, made the disclosure to State House correspondents on Wednesday at... Read More

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March 9, 2016

Grill at the Pent Presents ‘Respect the Wave’ Edition With Davido, Caroline Danjuma, Others

Welcome to Grill at the Pent – where the trendiest and sophisticated of persons, meet next generation partying …

March 8, 2016

PIN hosts SMWDigitalJobs, SMWTENT and SMWNetRights at Social Media Week Lagos

PIN hosted 3 of her projects at the Lagos Social Media Week which took place from 22nd to 26th February, 2016. Beginning with the SMWDigitalJobs hosted on Monday 22nd, PIN gathered more participants at the SMWTENT session on Tuesday 23rd and SMWNetRights on Thursday 25th. Overall, a total of 197 participants attended the three interactive... Read More

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Opinion: One country, one law, different applications

Entertainment Roundup: Peter Okoye explains solo career | Wizkid to perform alongside Mariah Carey & Kendrick Lamar | Nicki Minaj unsure about engagement to Meek Mill yet | More Stories

Opinion: PDP must give the youths a place at the table in 2019

Talking pop culture has never been this hilarious (WATCH)

EFCC Chairman’s phone numbers ‘cloned by fraudsters’

Nigerian undergraduate suffers racist abuse in the UK

Are you a young Nigerian leader? Then this is for you

Nominations now open for the Genevieve Beauty Awards

Before Buhari heads to China, here are 2 things Nigerians want from him

Entertainment Roundup: Adekunle Gold is ‘Ready’ | Davido’s baby-mama returns | Kate Henshaw fights fan | More Stories

‘Almost 40 and sad’ | Wizkid gives Linda Ikeji a counter-attack

Religious bill: ‘Of course, I will die’ – El-Rufai

‘Monthly environmental sanitation is still in force… for now’

eXploring debuts first episode with Denola Grey and Zina Anumudu

Republic of Biafra is a dead dream – Garba Shehu gives verdict

Fire outbreak destroys goods, properties in Kano market (PHOTOS)

Mikel Obi is the new captain of Nigeria’s Super Eagles

RED is hiring: Show us what you’ve got

No fuel for Nigerians till May, no sleep for Kachikwu

Opinion: The 8th Senate and its use of technology

Hulk Hogan awarded $115 million in Gawker sex tape lawsuit

#WeAreHiring: RED is searching for new TV stars – are you the one?

RED is looking for the next big TV star

EFCC reveals Ricky Tarfa influenced court judgments

Senate to publish National Assembly budget

Opinion: Before we lose sight of the past and mistake ‘change’ for ‘chains’

Opinion: Wike’s legacy of violence makes him the usual suspect

11,000 ‘potential ghost workers’ discovered on FG payroll

Grill at the Pent Presents ‘Respect the Wave’ Edition With Davido, Caroline Danjuma, Others

PIN hosts SMWDigitalJobs, SMWTENT and SMWNetRights at Social Media Week Lagos

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