October 17, 2016

Up In The Sky wins International Marketing Effectiveness Award

Up In The Sky Ltd is a Platinum, Best of Category winner in the 2016 Summit Marketing Effectiveness Award competition for their work with Royal Diamond Orphanage. The ‘Special Day’ campaign was adjudged one of the very best out of 1,100 entries received and won in the Integrated + Mixed Media category. “We are thrilled... Read More

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October 17, 2016

BREAKING: EFCC detains Fani-Kayode’s wife, son

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday detained Mrs Precious Fani-Kayode, wife of former minister of aviation, Demi Fani-Kayode and his 8-month old son. Details later…

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October 17, 2016

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. Dasukigate: Obanikoro arrives Nigeria to honour EFCC’s invitation Former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro has arrived Nigeria from the United States to present himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for N4.75bn arms fund he is currently being tried for.... Read More

October 17, 2016

Makeup guru, Oke Maduewesi to speak at the GTBank Fashion Weekend

Oke Maduewesi’s journey to the top of Nigeria’s beauty sector reflects the determination, hard work and innovation that is driving the growth of entrepreneurship in the Fashion industry. Since establishing Zaron Cosmetics in 2011 to cater to the specific beauty needs of dark skinned women, Oke has grown the company into one Africa’s leading makeup... Read More

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October 17, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: A dose of common sense for Mr President

A dose in time will be just right! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_G-AUzAEgYw Common sense advocate, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has a few words for President Muhammadu Buhari, and every thought he’s shared is true to the title of the series. The issue now is, who will play this video to the President. They’ve told us he doesn’t know more... Read More

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October 17, 2016

Boko Haram brags about killing 20 Nigerian soldiers

Terrorist group, Boko Haram on Monday claimed it killed 20 Nigerian soldiers in the North-East, AFP reports. The news network reports that the group released a statement under the name Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), said it “stormed a joint position of the armies of Nigeria and Niger” in Borno State. The sect claimed it killed... Read More

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October 17, 2016

Ignore Fayose’s comments on the release of Chibok girls, APC tells Buhari

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti has told President Muhammadu Buhari to ignore comments made by Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose over the release of 21 out of the over 200 Chibok girls abducted by Boko Haram. In a statement in Ado Ekiti on Monday, the state APC Publicity Secretary, Taiwo Olatunbosun, commended the Nigerian... Read More

APC, Ayodele Fayose, Chibok girls, President Muhammadu Buhari

October 17, 2016

[The Presidential blog]: Buhari, his French counterpart and scandalous comments

President Buhari’s latest past time seems to be some weird determination to irk Nigerians. What else can explain his recent sexist comments against his wife, Aisha Buhari, from far away Germany and his subsequent ill-advised decision to stand by them? Nothing. Or so I thought. Until I stumbled on President Francois Hollande in the News and... Read More

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October 17, 2016

From the kitchen to #TheOtherRoom, and the fall of Donald Trump – here are last week’s winners and losers

The week that just passed will undoubtedly go down in Nigerian history as one of the most action-packed in 2016. The most hilarious yet upsetting being Nigerians’ collective tour through rooms until we all found ourselves in The Other Room. In unrelated events, we (except for a few haters) revelled in the joy of having... Read More

Aisha buhari, Chibok girls, donald trump, Oby Ezekwesili, president buhari, reunion, Winners and losers

October 17, 2016

EFCC re-arraigns Nyako, son over alleged money laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday re-arraigned former governor of Adamawa State, Murtala Nyako, and his son for money laundering. Nyako and his son were arraigned before Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja. The EFCC had arraigned Nyako and his son before the late Justice Evoh Chukwu, who granted them bail in the... Read More

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October 17, 2016

Hamzat Lawal: It started when I connected to pain

My Life (series) with Hamzat Lawal “As we have no immediate experience of what other men feel, we can form no idea of the manner in which they are affected, but by conceiving what we ourselves should feel in the like situation.” – Adam Smith. It was one of those rainy days in the... Read More

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October 17, 2016

The Thread: This marriage thing na real set up

Marriage is a topic that cannot get exhausted. Too many angles to explore; too many new revelations and old issues to rehash. @FoluShaw has dished some food for thought for those who are contemplating marriage and those who have already tied the knot. Please see below: It's easy to fall in love. It's easy to... Read More

commitment, engagement, honeymoon, making a home, Marriage

October 17, 2016

Opinion: Re: Nigerian economy since 1999- myths, lies and data

by Uzoma Ngozi When will Nigeria come out recession? Who will deliver Nigeria? But for Nigeria to come out of this economic state, our leaders must speak and act in truth. Opeyemi Agbaje wrote an article titled, “Nigerian Economy Since 1999: Myths, Lies and Data” in August giving a rundown of economic management in the country... Read More

APC, Buhari, ECA, ngozi okonjo iweala, Nigerian Economy, Obasanjo, Opeyemi Agbaje, recession

October 17, 2016

Gimba Kakanda: Forgetting Abdulmumin Jibrin

by Gimba Kakanda I was part of a group that met the lone fighter on October 3. It was a mission arranged by a social media community to establish the fact of his conflict with colleagues at the House of Representatives, which has resulted in his suspension for 180 days. The meeting was a re-introduction... Read More

Budget padding, Buhari, corruption, Dogara, Jibrin, legislature, nigeria

October 17, 2016

Chibok girls: We are open to further negotiations only if… – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said his administration is ready to continue talks with the Boko Haram sect for the release of more Chibok girls. Buhari said this while hosting the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Peter Maurer, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. “Our administration is prepared to continue talks with the Boko... Read More

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October 17, 2016

We were not part of negotiations for release of 21 Chibok girls – Red Cross

The International Committee of the Red Cross has said it did not take part in the negotiations for the release of the 21 Chibok girls. Peter Maurer, the International President of the ICRC said this while correcting reports that the organisation negotiated the release of 21 Chibok girls. Maurer said, “Basically, the ICRC does not negotiate these... Read More

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October 17, 2016

Buhari commends Red Cross for role in release of 21 Chibok girls

President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the role played by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in the release of the 21 abducted Chibok schoolgirls, urging it to sustain humanitarian interest in Nigeria. Meeting with Mr. Peter Maurer, ICRC President, at State House, Abuja, Monday, President Buhari said his administration is prepared to continue... Read More

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October 17, 2016

Two Federal High Court judges honour EFCC’s invitation over alleged bribery

Two Federal High Court Judges, Mohammed Nasir Yunusa and Hyeladzira Ajiya Nganjiwa accused of bribery and money laundering on Monday honoured the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to a statement by EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, both judges reported to the Lagos Office of the anti-graft agency. The statement said allegations of misconducts... Read More

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October 17, 2016

Ese Oruru’s parents want her out of police custody, lament absence from school

Parents of abducted 14-year-old girl, Ese Oruru who was abducted from Bayelsa to Kano and alleged forced into marriage has said they want her released from protective custody. The parents said the accused was walking freely while their daughter who was the victim has continued to stay in police custody. They also alleged that Ese... Read More

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October 17, 2016

Lagos slum dwellers protest against planned demolition of shanties

Lagosians who reside in the slums on Monday protested against the planned demolition of structures in the slums by the Lagos State Government. The protesters stormed the governor’s office, demanding the suspension of the demolition which was scheduled to start today. There were over 500 protesters lamenting about the impending consequences of the planned activity.... Read More

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October 17, 2016

EFCC seals another estate belonging to ex-gov. Shema in Kaduna

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has sealed another estate allegedly belonging former governor of Katsina State, Ibrahim Shema in Kaduna State. According to Daily Times, the estate located along the popular Rabah Road by Wurno Road was marked with an inscription, “EFCC Under Investigation“. It was also learnt that some men in plain clothes... Read More

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October 17, 2016

Two arrested judges resume sittings at Federal High Court

Two Federal High Court judges, Adeniyi Ademola and Nnamdi Dimgba who were arrested by operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS) for alleged corruption on Monday resumed sittings at the court. Both judges presided over different cases scheduled to hold on Monday. The DSS had claimed it discovered tens of thousands of dollars from... Read More

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October 17, 2016

Buhari saved Nigeria from total destruction – Prof. Sagay

The Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Prof Itse Sagay on Monday said the emergence of President Muhaamadu Buhari saved Nigeria from collapsing. He spoke at the presentation of the committee’s report on a new legal framework for fighting‎ corruption. He said, “We know of some governors who are not supposed to be there, but found... Read More

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October 17, 2016

Opinion: Planning your finances

by Oluwatosin Olaseinde The Nigerian Naira is the world’s worst performing currency against the US Dollar. So why are we starting with the currency? Because it addresses the very reason of why we plan. We plan our finances to address future needs, the purpose is defeated if it does not fulfil its objective due to value... Read More

banking, Finance, mutual funds, Stock market, Treasury Bills

October 17, 2016

#Impact365: Connecting people to job opportunities | How Dele Bakare of findworka makes it happen

Dele Bakare is the lead technologist at financial advocacy group, BudgIT. He is Chief Executive of findworka, an online place for services and also the co-founder of JobsinNigeria. In this interview with YNaija’s #Impact365 series, Bakare talks about his work at BudgIT as well as his startup, Findworka. Dele, could you tell us about the... Read More

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October 17, 2016

Orowale Samuel Kolapo: I did not quit [Nigerian Voices]

by Orowale Samuel Kolapo I was at home on that day in February 2011, lost in my thoughts as usual. I didn’t go to the football field that day like I always did. I was a failure. It wasn’t news anymore. I left secondary school 10 years ago with flying and colorful results, made my O’levels... Read More

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education, failure, Nigerian Navy, Success

October 17, 2016

Farooq Kperogi: My favourite exclamatory expressions in Nigerian English

by Farooq Kperogi Exclamatory expressions are abrupt, emphatic utterances that help us convey emotions of joy, sadness, admiration, anger, surprise, sympathy, disappointment, disgust, etc. Common Standard English exclamatory expressions are “Congratulations!” “Well done!” “Bravo!” “How sweet!” “What a pity!” “Awww!” “What a shame!” “What nonsense!” “How disgusting!” “To hell with you!” “Damn you!” “Thank goodness!”... Read More

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October 17, 2016

Otedola no longer a billionaire – Forbes

Nigerian businessman Femi Otedola has fallen off the billionaire cadre of entrepreneurs. According to Forbes, Otedola who is the Chairman of Forte Oil, suffered the plunge as he lost $1.3bn following a fall in the stock price of the company. Forbes said, “As at the close of trading on Friday, Forte Oil’s share price plunged to a... Read More

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October 17, 2016

‘I have always been intrigued by the fashion business’ | Lady Boss, Ese Odiete-Ehikhumeleo answers #LLA10Questions

by Akan Ido Hesey Designs was born out of a vision to improve the Nigerian economy and empower people. In two years, this vision has turned into a successful fashion brand. Creative Director, Esesoghene, tells us the key factors responsible for the success of her fashion business. Can you briefly describe yourself and your business?... Read More

Conventry University, Eseoghene Odiete-Ehikhumeleo, fashion business, Hesey Designs, Lady Boss, Leading Lading Africa

October 17, 2016

Ayodele Ibiyemi: The paradox that is Port Harcourt [Nigerian Voices]

by Ayodele Ibiyemi I was privileged to have attended a Federal Government College for my secondary education. In the school, I met people from other tribes, fellow Nigerians whose names I found hard to pronounce but it showed me the side of Nigeria many people I know have never seen. From secondary school, whatever tribe... Read More

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