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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to emulate the action taken by the National Judicial Commission (NJC) on Thursday by sacking ministers in his cabinet indicted by some of the judges. The NJC on Thursday suspended seven judges accused of corruption, directing them to step aside from their judicial functions. In a... Read More
Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo is joined by Barcelona forwards Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez for the FIFA Best Player Award for 2016. Other players on the shortlist include Riyad Mahrez, Jamie Vardy, Sergio Aguero, Kevin de Bruyne and Neymar. The winner will be crowned at The Best FIFA Football Awards™ ceremony in Zurich on 9... Read More
Since June 2016, Falana has invited audiences to explore the stories, style and sounds of Falana live in concert at different locations across Lagos. The last and final show from the pop-up series held on October 30th at City Hall, Lagos Island. Falana gave the audience a memorable show as she performed new songs, covers and songs from... Read More
The Government of Rivers state says the current anti-corruption war in the country will be incomplete without Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi in the dock, The Cable reports. River’s commissioner for information and communication, Austin Tam-George, made this declaration in a statement on Friday while reacting to the accusation of the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC)... Read More
We love Franka Asindi. We think she is an unequivocal genius. And no, this isn’t just because of her stint as Editorial Director at our sister company, (even though we’d say the work she did more than serves to underscore this fact.) Take, for example, Complete Fashion which should only be spoken of in the terms “During... Read More
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday held a closed-door meeting with President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki. Saraki was accompanied to the President’s office by Senator Danjuma Goje. Saraki later told State House correspondents after the meeting that Buhari’s external borrowing request that was rejected by the Senate was a work in progress. Saraki said,”I... Read More
Two days ago, the editors of Y! – TV, Magazine & Online – announced the shortlist for Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2016. The Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year is awarded to the individual who has most visibly influenced the Nigerian society for good in the past year, breaking new boundaries or consolidating on gains – and... Read More
Former Minster of the Federal Capital Territory, Bala Mohammed who is currently in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has been unable to account for over N1.6 trillion, Premium Times reports. Mohammed was arrested for alleged extensive land racketeering while he was minister. A source in the EFCC said the former minister... Read More
The Federal Government on Friday said it has employed 200,000 graduates to serve as teachers and agricultural extension workers throughout the country. This was disclosed by the Senior Special Assistant to the vice president on media, Laolu Akande at the second presidential economic communication workshop in Abuja. Akande said the graduates are expected to work for... Read More
It’s one day to go for TFESS Branding Masterclass with Adebola Williams! Just because building your brand (as a person or business) sets you apart and creates recognition, you need to pay attention to it. It takes a lot of time and creativity to build it, but it’s worth the value it brings in the... Read More
The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has accused the Federal Government of killing Biafran agitators. In astatement by its leader, Uchenna Madu, the group said the government was witch-hunting Biafrans while Nigeria is going into extinction. “The federal government is busy, chasing, witch-hunting and killing Biafrans and agitators, while... Read More
President Muhammadu Buhari will be paying a one-day working visit to Sokoto State on Saturday November 5, 2016. Spokesman of Governor Aminu Tambuwal, Imam Imam on Friday said the President will inaugurate some projects during his visit. The President will also witness the 3000-horses Durban organised as part of the 10th Year Anniversay of the Sultan... Read More
We have to give it to Isioma Osaje 2.0. Or is it 3.0? This young woman has already been through so many career incarnations that you’d forgive us for losing count of some. From Liaision for the Headies to Assistant Editor for Hip Hop World Magazine to an extended stint in PR. Let’s not also... Read More
Union Bank, one of Nigeria’s longest standing financial institution, has reaffirmed its position as the most improved retail bank in Nigeria with the recent launch of its Elite Banking Segment which promises a range of personalized banking services targeted at the emerging middle class. With the launch of the segment, the emerging middle class now... Read More
International premium beer brand, Heineken, was the headline sponsor of the 4-day Lagos Fashion and Design Week which took place from 26 October to 29 October at Federal Palace Hotel and Casino, Victoria Island, Lagos. For four straight days, the Heineken Lagos Fashion and Design Week held Nigeria – and, to a large extent, Africa... Read More
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages, Linda Ikeji has done it. She really has. A few months ago, she launched Linda Ikeji Studios, but said a bigger announcement was coming on November 1st. That announcement was the launch of a social network, called Linda Ikeji Social. It is a monstrous announcement... Read More
The registrar-general of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Bello Mahmud on Thursday said Nigerians no longer need a lawyer to register their businesses with the commission. Mahmud said this at the second presidential economic communication workshop in Abuja. Mahmud said the commission has now made the process easier than it used to be. He also revealed that... Read More
Patience Ibifaka Jonathan. Indigene of Oba Ama, Okirika community, Rivers state. Wedded to Goodluck Ebele Jonathan of Otuoke, Bayelsa state. Former first lady of Bayelsa state. Later day first lady of the federal republic of Nigeria, and all time lifter of the national mood is in the news again. This time for less than noble... Read More
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said Nigeria has no intention to withdraw its membership of the International Criminal Court (ICC). Acting spokesperson of the ministry, Jane Adams the ICC ensure billion of people all over the world gets justice. She said the country is ready to work together with the court to ensure it “effectively... Read More
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Here are some of the stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today.  Toke Makinwa celebrates 32nd birthday with teaser for new project “On Becoming” Popular OAP, Toke Makinwa is 32 and amidst the excitement and thousands of birthday wishes that rolled in yesterday, she unveiled a... Read More
The House of Representatives on Thursday ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to delineate 66 electoral constituencies it has suppressed in 19 states. According to the lawmakers, the suppression of the constituencies has limited the participation of Nigerians in governance. They argued that continuing to suppress the people would be a breach of Section... Read More
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday said $25bn will be needed annually for the next 10 years to make the country’s infrastructure world class. Osinbajo spoke at a knowledge sharing forum on Public-Private Partnership jointly organised by the African Development Bank Group and the Ministry of Finance at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Vice President... Read More
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