The Ahmed Makarfi led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has told former president Goodluck Jonathan that Nigerians are yearning for his return. In a congratulatory message to celebrate the 59th birthday of Jonathan, the party said the All Progressives Congress (APC) has destroyed the legacies and achievements of the former president. “At 59,...
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A former minister of state for Foreign Affairs Amb. Bagudu Hirse has been abducted by unknown gunmen in Kaduna. The incident occurred around 11am on Sunday around the residence of Alhaji Mamman Daura. President Buhari’s Chief of Staff Abba Kyari was also at the residence of Daura at the time of the incident but was...
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One line struck a nerve, “Why do I have to answer to questions of ‘What is wrong with Freeze’?” It is crystal clear, this colleague is fed up. Just as fed up as most of us, really! Freeze and Dotun are on-air personalities at the same radio station, Cool FM. It’s safe to say that...
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The Lagos Small Business Summit 2016 held on the 15th of November at the Civic Center. The summit was one of the initiatives of SME100 Nigeria in commemoration of the Global Entrepreneurship Week. In attendance were government, academia, public and private stakeholders as well as small businesses. The discussions were around fostering strategic partnerships as...
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The Federal Government says it would begin contacting successful candidates of its empowerment scheme, N-Power from Monday. In a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity in the office of the Vice President, Laolu Akande, the Federal Government says it has sent the name of the candidates to the 36 states and...
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The pastor of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), Temitope Babatunde Joshua has explained why his prophecy on the presidential election in the United States was wrong. In a 23-minute video (the explanation begins at the 15th minute) shared by the ministry’s YouTube channel, Emmanuel TV, Joshua said the prophecy was “changed” due to...
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A married woman says wives of pastors, governors, generals and managing directors of large companies are in the habit of using sex toys. The woman made this disclosure in a WhatsApp message she sent to ace comedian Alibaba. According to her, the activities of young ladies make many married men neglect their wives sexually –...
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If you harboured any thoughts on getting improved electricity any time soon, then sorry to burst your bubble because it’s not going to happen. This is according to the Managing Director of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company, Olufunke Osibodu. Osibodu who spoke at the 11th Annual Founder’s Day event of the American University of Nigeria...
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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Kaduna State, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to replace nonperforming members of his cabinet. Baba-Ahmed who gave the advise on Sunday also called on Buhari to tackle poverty and hunger in the country. He said, “If you go by the opinion of a lot...
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Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote on Saturday paid a visit to Peter Okoye, also known as Peter Psquare in his new home. The billionaire who was decked simply in a striped long sleeve shirt on a blue jeans was relaxed as he chatted with his host during the visit. Other people who were around...
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American rapper Kanye West has launched a verbal attack against musician Beyonce and her husband Jay Z. West who was performing in Sacramento, California, as part of his U.S. tour on Saturday night accused Beyonce of refusing to perform at the MTV VMAs. West, husband of reality TV star Kim Kardashian alleged that Beyonce said she...
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The Ogun Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old man, Adisa Olayide, for allegedly defiling his 12-year-old daughter. The incident which occurred in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government Area of the state was reported to the police station by the girl leading to her father’s arrest on Wednesday. The Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi, said the...
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected the call by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the postponement of the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo. The Makarfi led faction of the PDP on Saturday called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to postpone the election pending the outcome of a case before the Supreme...
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Why is no one talking about Motion Town? Don’t look to us for answers. We think it has a lot going for it. aren’t exactly inundated with Nigerian shows about cars. Which means Motion Town stands out by default. It’s presented by by Ndani TV, (basically Nigeria’s #1 online television platform,) and is pretty well produced,...
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by Adenike Adebayo Anytime the African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) comes around, I get excited. Mostly because of the workshops, training and movie screenings, but this year my excitement was based on the theme “Embracing The World.” 2016 has been a significant year in the African movie industry, Nollywood especially. With 8 movies in the...
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A Nigerian man has denounced his son in an advertorial published in a newspaper. The man, Mr Andrew Chukwurah Nworah, says he is disowning his son, 39-year-old, Mr. Bethel Ogechukwu Nworah for misconduct and threat to life. He also stripped his son of any inheritance that may accrue to him upon his death, and banned...
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A militant group the Niger Delta Peoples Democratic Front, says it will not stop bombing oil installations unless the Federal Government drops all charges against former militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo. Leader of the group General Playboy, on Saturday also said the Federal Government will see its “true colours” if it ridicules ex-president...
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by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, before I get into my main gist of today, let me quickly apologise for my inability to write this column last week. Truth is I had a mental block, pure and simple. Contrary to speculations that I couldn’t write because my great heroine, Hillary Clinton, lost her election, I was...
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Nigerian cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky on Sunday said he punched a yet to be identified lady in the eye for recording him without permission. Bobrisky who took to his Snapchat to narrate his side of the incident also said the lady called him a prostitute and some other unprintable words. He said,...
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This week, we took a thorough look at the most reported events across the world and we decided that our list of winners and losers is going to be lopsided. Here’s how: LOSERS Nigeria’s 360 House of Reps members Not for actually purchasing Peugeot 508 cars worth N3.6bn but for justifying this wasteful spending with...
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You know, we’re quite wary of noise. Its very function in many regards is to distract. And so we’re equally wary of contributing to said noise. But sometimes exceptions have to be made. Because sometimes, some people manage to bypass all of the noise and hype. Somehow, they find a way to cut through with actual substance,...
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by Femi Aribisala To overcome defeat, we have to be defeated. To overcome poverty, we have to be poor. To overcome death, Christ had to die. Failure is written into the very fabric of the gospel. When a man is determined to trust in God, he has to be ready to be a failure. He...
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With four laurels, including Best Feature Film, Best Screenplay, Best Director and Best Actor in a Lead Role, the much anticipated film on the aborted military coup of 1976, directed by Izu Ojukwu, shone at the Africa International Film Festival’s globe Award which held at the convention center of Eko Hotels and Suites on Saturday...
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is currently on the lookout for Mrs. Moji Ladeji, the sister of Ekiti Governor, Ayodele Fayose, The Punch reports. The anti-graft agency wants Mrs. Ladeji who is based in the United Kingdom to explain her involvement in the purchase of a N200m house located at 44 Osun Crescent, Maitama, Abuja,...
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And after a week of feverish activity, the 2016 edition of the Africa International Film Festival has come to a close. We’ve kept a close eye and this year has seen significant buzz for new hands, in particular Ojukokoro and Green White Green (which we’ve had our eyes on for some time now). The event wrapped...
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Singer and songwriter Harrison Tare Okiri, popularly known as HarrySong, has dumped record label 5-Star music, owned by artiste Kcee. The 35-year-old Reggae Blues star says he is setting up his own music company, Alter Plate HarrySong disclosed this during an interview with Planetradio TV. He said he was not appreciated at 5-Star music, staing that his contract with...
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The United States government has denied knowledge of a pending criminal case against former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, The Punch reports. It will be recalled that Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai had dared Atiku to travel to the United States citing a criminal case against him. But a spokesperson for the United States Department of Justice, Peter Carr, in...
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Immediate past governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, says he never for once imagined he would be a local government councillor. Oshiomhole made the disclosure on Saturday while delivering a speech at Auchi, headquarters of Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, during a grand reception for him by the people of Edo North...
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President Muhammadu Buhari says the Boko Haram insurgency in the Northeast region has claimed over 2000 lives, The Sun reports. Buhari said this on Saturday during the graduation ceremony of Senior Executive Course 38 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State. Buhari, who was represented by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, lamented that over...
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by Eketi Edima Ette All my life, whenever someone has made this statement to me, it’s always been in the negative. It’s often used to tell me I’m being “too righteous.” Or to indicate that I’m doing right, when it would be more profitable to look the other way or join in wrongdoing. Most often...
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