#UPDATE: This is what the judge has said so far about the #OscarPistorius trial

Courtois extends contract with Chelsea

by Olorunwa Lawal Chelsea’s No.1 goalkeeper in the 2014/2015 season, Thibaut Courtois, has signed a new five-year deal with the London club. The club made this known via its official website on Thursday. Speaking on his new deal, Courtois said; “I’m very happy with this new deal, it’s really nice to have signed this new... Read More

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Anonyuo Anselem: This one’s for them unfeeling Lecturers (30 days, 30 voices)

by Anonyuo Anselem I once heard that giving up is a weak act, meaning we all have to try over and over again when we fail. My convictions were based on the principle; “when there is life, there is hope”. According to Donald Trump, “sometimes by losing a battle you find a new way to... Read More

Are you ready for Windows 9? [LOOK]

by Emma Chidiogo Pictures of Microsoft’s next operating system, Windows 9, leaked on the internet today. It has been rumoured that Microsoft is planning to announce its next operating system on September 30, with a developer preview arriving on the day or shortly after, and the finished OS expected to appear in the first quarter... Read More

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“I’m a fan, but he doesn’t like me” || Davido talks about Wizkid to Olisa Adibua

by Kolapo Olapoju From all indications, the brewing rivalry between two of Nigeria’s best talents, Davido and Wizkid, shows no sign of abating anytime soon. Davido initially told Sahara reporters that he had no issue with Wizkid, but now, he has told Olisa Adibua that he feels the ‘Jaiye Jaiye’ singer doesn’t like him. After... Read More

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Meat thief! Angry mob beat man to stupor for stealing from neighbour’s pot

by Azubuike Azikiwe For stealing meat from his neighbour’s pot, a man has been beaten to stupor by an angry mob in Asaba, Delta. The meat-thief, identified as Sylvanus was reportedly caught while trying to swallow the meat he stole from his neighbour’s pot of soup, after which, he was beaten black and blue by... Read More

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Adebola Williams, Chude Jideonwo, Seun Onigbinde, others announced finalists for CNBC young business leader of the year

by Jewel Stephen CNBC Africa has yesterday announced the finalists for the All Africa Business Leaders Awards 2014. Adebola Williams- Co-Founder and Partner, Red Media Africa; Chude Jideonwo- Co- Founder and Managing Partner, Red Media Africa: Oluseun Onigbinde- Co-Founder/Lead Partner, BudgIT; Christian Ngan- Founder/CEO, Madlyn Cazalis Group, Cameroon and Seth Akumani- Co-Founder/ CEO, Claimsync Ghana... Read More

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China declares interest in filling Nigeria’s oil and gas void

by Damilola Jagun The Consul-General of the Consulate General of People’s Republic of China, Mr Liu Kan, said his country is interested in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. Speaking in Lagos, Liu said that China will depend on Nigeria to satisfy the demand of her increasing population for crude oil and gas. “China is the most... Read More

Keshi’s future with Super Eagles uncertain

by Olorunwa Lawal Super Eagles head coach, Stephen Keshi, is yet to decide on his future as the coach of the national team. Keshi, whose contract expired after the FIFA World Cup in Brazil is yet to sign a renewal, but agreed to take charge of the Eagle’s first two matches in the African Nations... Read More

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Dangote steps aside as Stock Exchange boss

by Tunji Andrews Africa’s richest man and president of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote will finally resign as President of the Council of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). A move many expected to happen in July this year, after he announced in May that he would step aside before the end of his tenure to focus... Read More

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Former Super Falcons coach passes on

by Olorunwa Lawal Former head coach of the Super Falcons, Ntiero Effiom, is dead. Cross River State Sports Commissioner, Patrick Ugbe, who confirmed his death said that the ex-coach died at his hometown of Akpabuyo near Calabar in the early hours of Wednesday. “I was informed that he took ill a day after the Nigeria... Read More

FG approves N13.920billion for rice and cassava mills

by Laila Ibrahim N13 billion has been approved by the Federal Government for the purchase of 10 integrated rice mills and 6 high quality cassava flour mills to boost rice and cassava production in the country. N568 million was also approved by the Government for the award of contract for the procurement and construction of... Read More

Technical issues set to affect N100bn bond sale

by Tunji Andrews Nigeria plans to sell N100 billion ($615 million) worth of bonds with maturities ranging from 3 to 20 years at an auction next Wednesday, the Debt Management Office said on Wednesday. However, it is thought that tight liquidity and banks’ lack of access to their credit balance at the Central Bank of Nigeria... Read More

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De Rossi is the highest paid player in the Italian Serie A…See list of top 10 earners

by Olorunwa Lawal Italian International, Daniel De Rossi, has been named the highest-paid player in the Serie A, for the 2014/2015 season. The Roma midfield player is followed by the Argentine duo of Gonzalo Higuain (SS Napoli) and Carlos Tevez (Juventus), who are placed 2nd and 3rd with €5.5m and €4.5m per year respectively. See... Read More

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Fear of Ebola: Squash championship suspended in Nigeria

by Olorunwa Lawal The Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in some parts of the country, has prompted the Nigeria Squash Federation (NSF) to call-off the African Senior Squash Championship billed for next month. The Secretary-General of the federation, Udokang Etim, who made this known on Monday said that the suspension was necessary so as to allow... Read More

“The iphone is finally at the level of Android again” || Top Twitter reactions to the new Apple device

by Kolapo Olapoju Amidst worldwide anticipation and intense expectation, Apple Inc. launched the new iPhone 6 on Tuesday, 9 September. The new phone costs $900(N155,000), and while many are thrilled with its size and features, others, not so much, as they say it is an imitation of Android phones like Htc, Samsung and Nexus.... Read More

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World’s most popular mobile browser now available for Windows Phone users

by Emma Chidiogo The long awaited Opera Mini browser for Windows Phone is now available for download. The release, which is a beta version, was announced last week, when Opera prompted people to sign up in order to join its “beta testing group”. That seemed to imply that only those who signed up would be... Read More

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ON AIR with Business connect radio: Eseoghene Odiate and Chude Jideonwo speak

by Jewel Stephen “I started My Fashion Label with N10,000, just 2 years ago –Google Connected Award Winner, British Council Award Winner, nominee for the Tony Elumelu Award for Entrepreneurship on the Future Africa Awards 2014.” Eseoghene Odiate, 24 year old Founder and Creative Director of Heasay designs was the special TFA 2014 nominee guest... Read More

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My administration created 1.2m jobs last year | Five things we learnt from GEJ’s speech @ Yesterday’s Annual Accountant Conference

by S’ola Filani While opening the 44th Annual Accountants Conference in Abuja, on Tuesday, President Goodluck Jonathan announced that his administration created 1.2 million jobs last year. The President, who was represented by the Co-ordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala also said, his administration has made bold strides on several... Read More

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GEJ wants Africa to get involved in global digital revolution

by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday called on all African countries to become more active participants in the digital revolution going on in the world. Speaking at an international conference on information and communications technology, in Ndjamena, the Chadian capital, President Jonathan observed that because of the strong correlation between the efficient deployment... Read More

4-year-old boy crushed to death by a cupboard in Lagos

by Akan Ido A four year old boy, Emmanuel Ore-Ofe Saheed, has been crushed to death by a cupboard around the Ayobo area of Lagos. The tragic incident reportedly happened on September 4 at his residence on Anishere street. The toddler was said to have been crushed under the weight of the heavy cupboard killing... Read More

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Busted! Beggar caught while attempting to kidnap toddler

by Azubuike Azikiwe A beggar has been arraigned on Tuesday, 9 September, before a Tinubu Magistrates’ court, Lagos, for attempting to kidnap a toddler. The begger, 31-year-old Gboyega Dauda, is standing trial on a one-count charge of attempted kidnap a little boy, Ismail Abdullahi. Koti Aondohemba, the prosecuting lawyer, told the court that the offence... Read More

Join #TheFutureLagos dialogue session with Hon. Abike Dabiri [DETAILS]

by Isi Esene TheFutureLagos is an initiative powered by a group of young Nigerians who are desperate for change in Nigeria as a whole with a bird’s eye view on Lagos. We believe that Lagos has the capacity, the ability, and the wherewithal to become a world class city. A leading business Centre with steady... Read More

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Ayomide Fabs: Under the Mainland bridge (30 days, 30 voices)

by Ayomide Fabs I stood on the pedestrian pavement with big fat railings, watching happily as the sea flowed freely without restraint. It was peaceful. Peaceful in spite of the intermittent passage of speedboats and the occasional luxury Yacht. I was especially awed by this experience – the opulence of the speed boats and... Read More

Ebola: Monkey causes commotion in Bayelsa Police station

by S’ola Filani Police men in the “A” division of Bayelsa state police command fled for dear life when a monkey and its owner arrived at the station yesterday at noon. The unwanted visitors caused a commotion as policemen scampered for safety over fear of Ebola – Monkeys have been identified as one of the... Read More

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These are the number of jobs that were created in the second quarter of 2014

by Tunji Andrews Reports, fresh out of the National Bureau of Statistics indicate that Nigeria created a total of 259,353 jobs in the second quarter of 2014, a marginal increase from the 240,871 recorded in the first quarter of 2014. The report which showed the latest estimates for jobs created in the Nigerian economy for... Read More

Ayorinsola Obisanya: When the gods died (30 days, 30 voices)

by Ayorinsola Obisanya “How many times have I warned you not to let that paper or whatever you call it, turn you into a lazy man? Since this craziness of yours started, you’ve decided not to farm. Instead you have resorted to memorizing all manner of oyinbo words. Let me tell you, I won’t condone... Read More

Lascivious fella: 27-year-old man assaults 53-year-old woman in bathroom

by Jewel Stephen 27-year-old, Niyi Adeyemi, has been accused of attempted rape on a woman who was having her bath, at No. 40, Olarokun St., Orile, Lagos. Ademyemi, who is a driver, was brought before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on a three-count charge of attempted rape, assault occasioning harm and stealing. The Prosecutor, Inspector Edet Okoi,... Read More

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