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November 27, 2012

Not cheery: Lagos-Ibadan expressway reconstruction may not start till next year

by Isi Esene This is not cheering news for those planning to take their annual trip from Lagos to the eastern part of the country as reports indicate that the comprehensive reconstruction work planned to be undertaken on the ever busy Lagos-Ibadan expressway will not commence until next year. Instead, Messrs Julius Berger Nigeria Plc... Read More
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November 27, 2012

Exclusive: Victor Ehikhamenor unveils cover of new book, ‘Excuse Me’ to YNaija (PHOTO, INTERVIEW)

 by Isi Esene Victor Ehikhamenor needs no elaborate introduction, for those who know the Nigerian art scene; his work has gone far and wide. But for those who don’t, Ehikhamenor is an award-winning visual artist, writer and photographer. With a deep understanding of the world around him [having lived in the US for about 15... Read More
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November 27, 2012

Death toll rises in Jaji terrorist attack

by Isi Esene More people have reportedly died as a result of the explosion which occurred last Sunday at the St. Andrew’s Anglican Church located within the premises of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, AFCSC, Jaji, Kaduna State. This bit of information was disclosed by the commandant of the College, Air Vice Marshal... Read More
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November 27, 2012

Youth walk against violence and abuse on women and girls – See Photos

by Akan Ido Beyond the Classroom Foundation in conjunction with AIESEC Lagos FEAVA Project (Female Empowerment against Violence and Abuse) over the weekend organized a WALK, campaigning to End Violence and Abuse on Women and Girls. The walk tagged: ‘Youths against Violence and Abuse’ started in UNILAG, reaching out to its environs, and terminating at... Read More
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November 27, 2012

Quest for a leader! TeamMasters launch Season 5 of International Spelling Bee

by Isi Esene TeamMasters Ltd. in commemoration of the International Spelling Day, recently, flagged off the 5th edition of the TeamMasters international spelling bee competition. This year’s competition is being organized in conjunction with the US Consulate and will feature in 10 states of the federation, which provides a bigger participating opportunity for interested participants... Read More
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November 27, 2012

Chevron sacks 4,000 workers without entitlements, union stages protest

by Akan Ido Protestors demonstrated against Chevron Nigeria Limited yesterday for the sack of about 4,000 employees without pension and gratuity. This was disclosed by Boniface Nwaogu, the president of National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) of the Labour Union of Chevron. According to PM News, he condemned the oil company’s action... Read More
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November 26, 2012

‘In the cupboard’ by Desmond Elliot and Caroline Danjuma – The Nollywood movie everyone is buzzing about

by Akan Ido Nollywood as an industry means different things to different people. Some say it’s a hotbed of substandard productions and talentless actors, others say it should be encouraged as a self-sufficient sector that keeps creating hundreds of thousands of jobs for an ever burgeoning socio-economic class. Does all of this sound a tad... Read More
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November 26, 2012

#BelieveItOrNot: 3D printable submachine guns now available for download (PHOTOS)

Anyone in the world could soon have access to a 3D printable gun through the Internet thanks to  a U.S. start-up which plans to distribute schematics for the weapons free of charge. Defense Distributed, a company which wants to extend the U.S. Second Amendment rights to the entire world, hopes to test prototypes of the... Read More
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November 26, 2012

Real life ‘James Bond’ rescues pensioner from raging UK floods (WATCH)

by Isi Esene This photo shows the critical moment today when David Dunn from Somerset, rescued an unnamed pensioner from deep flood water which would have certainly drowned him. Dunn and his son drove their Land Rover into the flood after seeing him floating down the swollen river and pulled him through the window onto... Read More
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November 26, 2012

Serious Matter: Housewife sues husband for 10-years of denied bedroom activity

by Isi Esene A housewife today dragged her husband, Isa Mainika, before a Kaduna Sharia Court two in Magajin Gari for allegedly denying her sex for 10 years. The woman, Saratu Haruna,  told the court to separate them both saying she does not see any future in the relationship anymore. According to the woman: “We... Read More
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November 26, 2012

9 things a boss should never say to an employee

by Alan Hall Threats and power plays are not the way to inspire loyalty or great performance from the individual workers. Great executives lead by inspiring, teaching, encouraging, and even serving their employees. Good leaders do not need to threaten. There’s been a fair amount of discussion recently in the media on the worst communication... Read More
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November 26, 2012

Reports say BRT bus falls off Third Mainland Bridge … Not true, says Lagos State

By Hauwa Gambo The Federal Road Safety Commission has just stated through its Twitter handle @FRSCNigeria that a fully loaded BRT bus just fell off the Third Mainland Bridge into the Lagos lagoon. The bus was “fully loaded with passengers”, according to reports. However, a correspondent just spoke with the Lagos commissioner for transport, who... Read More
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November 26, 2012

Mover and Shaker: Okonjo-Iweala makes The Economist’s cover (SNAPSHOT)

by Akan Ido Along with other notable personalities like the German chancellor, Angela Merkel and Chinese Communist Party leader, Xi Jinping, The Economist  presents Ngozi Okojo-Iweala, Nigeria’s minister of finance and coordinator of the economy to be one of the movers and shakers of the world in 2013. The magazine has never hidden its admiration... Read More
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November 26, 2012

One-week warning strike to begin in December – Universities staff union

by Rachel Ogbu The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has threatened to shut down all federal and state universities for one week in December as a warning signal to the Federal Government. After a meeting at the weekend in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, the National Executive Council (NEC) of SSANU warned government not to accept any... Read More
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November 26, 2012

4 career lessons you can learn from James Bond

by Anusha Deshpande Next time there’s a crisis at work, channel your inner calm and your outer elegance. Because, let’s face it, looking great makes a memorable impression. It’s been 50 years since James Bond was introduced to the world with the 1962 film Dr. No. Since then, we’ve all come to know James Bond... Read More
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November 26, 2012

Well deserved: Usain Bolt wins Male Athlete of the Year Award 2012

by Rachel Ogbu Usain Bolt, Olympic gold medallist won the male Athlete of the year awards at a ceremony in Barcelona Saturday November 24. The International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) honoured Bolt from Jamaica, who retained his 100m and 200m titles in London, and he became the first man to win the award four... Read More
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November 26, 2012

“Demosthenic vitriol against spiritual megalomaniacs” – Obahiagbon speaks on pastors with private jets

by Rachel Ogbu Governor Adams Oshiomhole’s chief of staff, Patrick Obahiagbon joined the list of Nigerians currently condemning preachers who own private jets.   The famous grammarian from Edo state posted a comment on Facebook Sunday morning saying that it was morally wrong for pastors to acquire private jets in a country where ‘millions of... Read More
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November 26, 2012

Man arrested for pouring acid on fiancée in Lagos

by Rachel Ogbu David Suleiman was taken into police custody for allegedly pouring acid on his fiancée, Chika Egbo and a yet to be identified commercial bike rider at Ikotun area of Lagos State. Suleiman who is now held at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Yaba, Lagos, reportedly attacked his girlfriend, a 300 level student at Enugu State... Read More
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November 26, 2012

Money Laundering: 2 passengers caught with $2,073,160 at Lagos airport

by Isi Esene Two passengers were arrested over the weekend in possession of $2,073,160 and 20,300 Saudi Arabian Riyal (SAR) at the ‘E’ wing departure area of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA). The suspects, identified as Talal Hammoud with passport number, A03599105 and Hassan Rmaiti, a Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) staff with... Read More
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November 26, 2012

How a reckless driver killed my 10 month-old baby – Biyi Bolaji, distraught father

by Akan Ido A 10-month-old baby was recently run over by a reckless driver along Airport Road, Abuja. The baby was carried by his mother who was waiting for a cab to convey them to their destination when the incident happened. The baby’s father, Biyi Bolaji, narrated the incident saying his wife was standing by... Read More
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