Are Nigerians returning home from abroad helping or hurting the economy? Join the debate (WATCH)

by Isi Esene With the influx of Nigerians abroad back to their homeland, the debate has been on the benefits or otherwise of their decision to return home. In a Battabox video which samples people’s opinions, many respondents answered the all important question – are those returning home helping or hurting? “I don’t think they... Read More

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January 26, 2013

Temie Giwa: Stealing from the police (Y! FrontPage)

So if we spend so much on the Nigerian police, how come the state of the Police Colleges are so bad? Last week, it seemed that the Presidency was set on a course to reform the Nigerian police, starting with the institutions that trains new recruits. The documentary created by the Channels Television station promised... Read More

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January 26, 2013

“The President is right”: PDP stands by Jonathan on his CNN interview

by Rachel Ogbu The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has approved President Goodluck Jonathan’s comments on the issue of Boko Haram and power supply during an interview with Cable News Network, CNN on Wednesday January 22. Although President Jonathan came under fire and accused of losing touch with reality after the interview with CNN’s Christian Amanpour, the party... Read More

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January 26, 2013

Independence Day bombing: Edmund Ebiware, Henry Okah’s co-conspirator also gets life sentence

by Rachel Ogbu Edmund Ebiware received a life sentence yesterday January 25 at an Abuja Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. Ebiware, a graduate of philosophy from Delta State University, Abraka, was among three others; Charles Okah, the younger brother of the former MEND leader, Henry Okah. Tiemkemfa Osuvwo, who died in prison custody in the... Read More

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January 26, 2013

65 Nigerians deported from UK, Spain arrive Lagos [Updated]

by Rachel Ogbu 65 Nigerians deported from around Europe countries arrived Nigeria yesterday Friday, January 25. According to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN in Lagos, the deportees came from Spain, Bulgaria, Romania and the United Kingdom. A FAAN official, who pleaded anonymity, revealed to reporters at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport’s cargo section in Lagos that... Read More

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January 26, 2013

Ugliness sells: Ugly model agency redefines fashion business standards (WATCH)

by Rachel Ogbu As the name suggests, Ugly Models Agency is a modeling agency for ugly and ‘unusual-looking’ people. Ugly Models is one of the world’s biggest character model agencies based out of London. The bold and unique company has managed to place its models in some top assignments, including James Bond films and Marks... Read More

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January 25, 2013

5 surefire ways to impress your boss

from Techyville Don’t come to your boss with problems. Instead, come to your boss with solutions. In this economy, pink slips are being handed out like candy on Halloween, and nobody wants to be the employee who is on the chopping block. The question is, how do you avoid becoming that person? How do you avoid... Read More

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January 25, 2013

“It’s madness of the highest order!” See 10 famous Nigerians who have spoken against gays

by Rachel Ogbu The international community and human rights activists are calling for Nigeria to reconsider the bill prohibiting same-sex marriage. But Nigerian Senate President, David Mark and many other celebrities in Nigeria have maintained that the bill prohibiting same-sex marriage must be passed. According to a statement issued by Mark’s Chief Press Secretary Paul... Read More

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January 25, 2013

Meet the Mexican family that is living under a rock (PHOTO)

by Rachel Ogbu It’s not a figure of speech, at least not in this case; Benito Hernandez, his wife and seven children have been living under a huge rock, in Mexico’s Coahuila Desert, 80 kilometers from the US border. For the last three decades Hernandez started visiting the 40 meter diameter rock that now serves... Read More

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January 25, 2013

Cosmas Maduka leaves Access Bank board

by Yinka Ojo Access Bank Plc has announced the retirement of Cosmas Maduka from the board of the bank. The bank, in a statement given to the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) said that Maduka, who is also the Chairman of Coscharis Group, retired as a Non-Executive Director of the bank, following the expiration of his... Read More

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January 25, 2013

Exclusive: “You cannot become 2face” – 2face advises as he visits Y!

The story of the rapid evolution of the Nigerian music industry cannot be complete without a prominent mention of 2face Idibia – from his days with the Plantation Boiz to his rise to the top as one of the best Nigerian music exports to the world, his story is nothing short of inspiring. Tubaba, as... Read More

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January 25, 2013

She’s still got it: Jennifer Lopez steps out in eye popping nude, cut-out dress (PHOTOS)

She may be 43-years old with a ten year career in showbusiness, but Jennifer Lopez can clearly compete with even the youngest pretender in the style stakes. The singer and actress stepped out at a promotional screening of her new film Parker showing off her famous behind in an eye popping Kaufman Franco gown. The... Read More

January 25, 2013

Price cap: Subscribers to save N1.63b daily as NCC fixes N4 for SMS

by Emmanuel Okubenji Mobile phone subscribers in Nigeria are set to save N1.63 billion daily with the implementation of a new price cap of N4.00 for all domestic off-net Short Messaging Service (SMS) interconnect rate with effect from February 5, 2013. Nigeria’s 109 million mobile phone subscribers send an average of three SMS daily across... Read More

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January 25, 2013

CBN sets new deposit limits for banks

by Ebere Agina The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has set new deposit limits for all categories of account holders and introduced three-tier Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements for banks. In a circular issued by the CBN to all banks and other financial institutions, signed by the Director, Financial Policy and Regulations Department, Chris Chukwu,... Read More

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January 25, 2013

I can do nude too, Ri-Ri: Karrueche poses topless for Rolling Out magazine (PHOTOS)

by Hauwa Gambo Just when the whole world, and their cousins, have gotten tired of seeing Rihanna in one topless or nude pose or the other as she continues the obvious battle over Chris Brown, he sparring partner, Karrueche Tran has, uhm, stepped up her own game. READ: Where’s your hand, Riri? Rihanna is TOO... Read More

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January 25, 2013

Let me share five stories with you… (#NewLeadership Series with Chude Jideonwo)

by Chude Jideonwo Just remembering those heady times, and the excitement of change, the voices that came together, and the unshakeable faith that it spoke of warms my spirit. Today, I will share a few stories. Hearing all the calls for caution and challenges that hit young Nigerians who are concerned about changing their country... Read More

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January 25, 2013

Nike Ogunlesi, Adebola Williams, Oby Ezekwesili and others for the Open City Conference in PH

by Akan Ido The OpenCityAfrica was birthed as a platform to facilitate cross-fertilization of ideas, an opportunity for the transfer of knowledge, reflect on social innovations driving change around the world’s biggest cities, connect idea seekers and local innovators from communities and cities across Africa to gather, share and learn from each other on a... Read More

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January 25, 2013

Adebola Rayo: On dealing with mental illness (30 Days, 30 Voices)

imagine that in a better society, I would have been diagnosed as a teenager. Nigeria needs to get to a point where mental illness is not a stigma; it starts with the individual For over a decade, I’d known something was not quite right with me mentally. I’d been living with the needless, sad... Read More

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January 25, 2013

Aw: May D just got a baby boy (LOOK)

by Hauwa Gambo Fight with Psquare behind him, singer May D has moved on to the greater glory of fatherhood. READ: “We didn’t sack him, we let him go” – Psquare speaks on split with May D The baby is by his girlfriend, Debola who apparently loves him so much, she has a tattoo of... Read More

January 25, 2013

John Campbell: Is the upsurge in violence in Northern Nigeria connected to Mali?

by John Campbell As for the attempted assassination, the emir of Kano has become a controversial figure. He is a potential target from a number of different quarters. High profile, violent killings have taken place in northern Nigeria at the same time as the French intervention in Mali. On January 19, the emir of Kano... Read More

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January 25, 2013

Victor Ehikhamenor: Here is Obama’s second inaugural speech as a Nigerian politician

by Victor Ehikhamenor Vice President Barawo, Mr. Chief Justice Ole, members of the Nigerian Senate, political jobbers, distinguished House thieves, and hapless Nigerians watching from home. Every time we gather to install an election rigger, we showcase our strength to the world on how easily subvertable our Constitution can be. We confirm that our democracy... Read More

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January 25, 2013

CNN interview: “He has lost touch with reality…” – Jonathan comes under fire

by Isi Esene The Wednesday night interview granted by President Goodluck Jonathan to CNN’s Christian Amanpour continues to elicit reactions from observers. The president was quizzed on the present state of electricity supply in the country, endemic corruption, insecurity, and particularly the menace of terrorism as exemplified by the Boko Haram Islamic sect. In his... Read More

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January 25, 2013

Tragic choices: How Yar’Adua, Jonathan squandered N10.6trn – Oby Ezekwesili

by Isi Esene Oby Ezekwesili, former Vice President (Africa) of the World Bank and federal minister during the President Olusegun Obasanjo administration yesterday alleged that about $67bn had, in the last five years, been squandered by the two successive governments of Umar Musa Yar’Adua and Goodluck Jonathan. She reportedly said the money was left in... Read More

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January 25, 2013

No, we didn’t: Catholic Secretariat denies pulling out of CAN

by Akan Ido The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has denied stories that it has pulled out of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). The Communications Director of CSN, Rev. Fr. Ralph Madu reportedly said the alleged pull out was false. According to Madu: “The Catholic Church has not pulled out of CAN. We have... Read More

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January 24, 2013

This is a rant: Nigerians, PLEASE stop trying to bring drugs into Malaysia

by Madame Aproko A Nigerian man was sentenced to death by hanging by the High Court here today after he was found guilty of trafficking in 16,936gm of cannabis two years ago. Judicial Commissioner Mohd Zaki Abdul Wahab handed down the sentence on John Amaechi Eze, 23, after finding that the prosecution had established the case beyond reasonable doubt. Eze,... Read More

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January 24, 2013

It’s here: Modern Day School of Arts workshops kick off

by Chi Ibe The Modern Day School of Arts is Nigeria’s first art school and was conceived to allow individuals explore and expand their innate creativity and talents. The institution is proud to run international art and design programs on a local landscape in a professional manner. At the MDSA, the focus is on “freedom... Read More

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January 24, 2013

Out of the closet: Ellen Degeneres, Anderson Cooper, John Amaechi & 22 other celebrities who say they’re gay

by Rachel Ogbu In line with our #TheGayDebate #IssueOfTheWeek, we take a quick look at 25 Hollywood celebrities who talk about their sexuality and how they feel coming out of the closet even in an industry that still stereotypes gays. Some of them got married to hide the stigma, other tried to keep it a... Read More

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January 24, 2013

Third Mainland Bridge lights to be ready in April

by Godwin Akanfe An engineer with the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Dimeji Abayomi, has said that the repairs of street lights on Third Mainland Bridge will be completed in April. Speaking earlier today, Abayomi said that the contractors handling the project were currently tracing the faults and clearing them. He said that more lights... Read More

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January 24, 2013

It’s official, the Nigerian Broadcaster’s Nite 2013 berths

by Daniel Essien Coming on the heels of a successful hosting of the 2012 edition of the Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA) in Lagos, the organisers of the event have concluded for an event to further celebrate and honour winners at the NBMA. Tagged “The Nigerian Broadcaster’s Nite,” the event according to the founder, NBMA,... Read More

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January 24, 2013

‘I think he has a mental problem’: The Taliban hit back at Prince Harry’s claims on killing their fighters

by Rachel Ogbu Prince Harry has been on a media tour lately, in which he made a remark about his job as a co-pilot in an Apache attack helicopter required him to “take a life to save a life” and that he had killed while on duty may have shocked some people even in the... Read More

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Are Nigerians returning home from abroad helping or hurting the economy? Join the debate (WATCH)

Temie Giwa: Stealing from the police (Y! FrontPage)

“The President is right”: PDP stands by Jonathan on his CNN interview

Independence Day bombing: Edmund Ebiware, Henry Okah’s co-conspirator also gets life sentence

65 Nigerians deported from UK, Spain arrive Lagos [Updated]

Ugliness sells: Ugly model agency redefines fashion business standards (WATCH)

5 surefire ways to impress your boss

“It’s madness of the highest order!” See 10 famous Nigerians who have spoken against gays

Meet the Mexican family that is living under a rock (PHOTO)

Cosmas Maduka leaves Access Bank board

Exclusive: “You cannot become 2face” – 2face advises as he visits Y!

She’s still got it: Jennifer Lopez steps out in eye popping nude, cut-out dress (PHOTOS)

Price cap: Subscribers to save N1.63b daily as NCC fixes N4 for SMS

CBN sets new deposit limits for banks

I can do nude too, Ri-Ri: Karrueche poses topless for Rolling Out magazine (PHOTOS)

Let me share five stories with you… (#NewLeadership Series with Chude Jideonwo)

Nike Ogunlesi, Adebola Williams, Oby Ezekwesili and others for the Open City Conference in PH

Adebola Rayo: On dealing with mental illness (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Aw: May D just got a baby boy (LOOK)

John Campbell: Is the upsurge in violence in Northern Nigeria connected to Mali?

Victor Ehikhamenor: Here is Obama’s second inaugural speech as a Nigerian politician

CNN interview: “He has lost touch with reality…” – Jonathan comes under fire

Tragic choices: How Yar’Adua, Jonathan squandered N10.6trn – Oby Ezekwesili

No, we didn’t: Catholic Secretariat denies pulling out of CAN

This is a rant: Nigerians, PLEASE stop trying to bring drugs into Malaysia

It’s here: Modern Day School of Arts workshops kick off

Out of the closet: Ellen Degeneres, Anderson Cooper, John Amaechi & 22 other celebrities who say they’re gay

Third Mainland Bridge lights to be ready in April

It’s official, the Nigerian Broadcaster’s Nite 2013 berths

‘I think he has a mental problem’: The Taliban hit back at Prince Harry’s claims on killing their fighters

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