October 3, 2016

Woman sells 2-year-old daughter for N50,000 in Lagos

A commercial sex worker simply identified as Grace Onome has been arrested by the police for allegedly selling her two-year-old daughter in the Badagry area of Lagos state, The Punch reports. Onome was said to have sold her daughter, Zainab to another commercial sex worker, identified as Endurance for the sum of N50000. A police source... Read More

Badagry, commercial sex worker, Dolapo Badmos, endurance, Grace Onome, police, zainab

October 3, 2016

Reading material: What you should reading if you work in media content (2)

1. Maybe or maybe not. http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2016/09/clinton-emails-media-coverage-proportion-overblown-214298 2. Jack Shafer is an authority today and everyday. http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2016/09/shafer-he-said-journalism-false-equivalency-214276 3. Uncle Mark Zucker(burger) can’t have it both ways http://www.cjr.org/tow_center/facebook_zuckerberg_napalm_video_palestine.php?utm_source=API+Need+to+Know+newsletter&utm_source=Daily+Lab+email+list&utm_campaign=e8b70e1596-dailylabemail3&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d68264fd5e-e8b70e1596-396044165 4. A reminder we live in a world where everyone trades in offense, and ‘lack of agency’ https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2016/09/28/playboys-interview-with-a-muslim-woman-mocks-modesty-and-offends-women/?tid=pm_local_pop_b 5. And be like Beyoncé. http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/02/magazine/social-media-got-you-down-be-more-like-beyonce.html?em_pos=large&emc=edit_ma_20160930&nl=magazine&nlid=55063973&ref=headline&te=1 Today and everyday. Have a... Read More

Jack Shafer, mark zuckerberg, politico, reading material, sticky, TFB, The Film Blog, The Media Blog, TMB

October 3, 2016

88-year-old woman arrested for trafficking 6-year-old girl

An 88-year-old woman has been arrested by operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons for allegedly kidnapping a six-year-old girl in Benin City. According to The Sun, the victim, identified as Success was kidnapped in Upper Sakponba in September, in Oredo Local Government Area and trafficked to Onitsha, Anambra State. The suspect was... Read More

6-year-old girl, 88-year-old woman, Edo state, human trafficking, Kidnapping, NAPTIP, Nduka Nwanwene

October 3, 2016

The Media Blog: We think this is crucial if you write about other people

Major, major key. Especially for people working in media. I'm slowly learning this lesson, myself. pic.twitter.com/WslxRmuq6I — osarumen (@skweird) October 1, 2016 Note, also, to selves.

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October 2, 2016

Emmanuel Egobiamu: Amidst the dark clouds [Nigerian Voices]

Two years before 2010, I had finished my WAEC examinations and was nursing pains of a failed attempt at securing admission into a higher institution. The struggles were real. Whenever I saw my secondary school mates who were already in “school” my heart would sink. Whenever I recall how good my JAMB (then there was... Read More

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education, hardship, JAMB, UNIBEN

October 2, 2016

Badru Hamad: The escapades of Debo Badru [Nigerian Voices]

As I walked from the bus park to my house, I refrained fruitlessly from thinking to myself. One thing that has always disturbed my mind and has been giving me sleepless nights is the fact that; with all the knowledge I claim to possess; the experiences I have garnered; and the people that I have... Read More

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house helps, nigeria, relationship

October 2, 2016

Modupe Apoeso: Touched by the rain [Nigerian Voices]

This evening as the rain hits every surface; the roof, the walls, the ground, people, I feel at ease. Please before I continue, I want you to know that these words I write mixed with love is all I have for you. So, I feel at ease in my spirit, soul and body. This feeling... Read More

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depression, emotional instability, suicide

October 2, 2016

Recession: Senate open to concession of assets – Ndume

Senate leader Ali Ndume says though the upper legislative chamber is against the sale of the nation’s assets, it is still open to the option of concession, The Punch reports. Ndume said this in Abuja in an interview with journalists stating that the sale of national assets was rejected because it lacked constitutional backing. Ndume said, “The... Read More

Ali Ndume, Concession, recession, sale of national assets, senate, senator

October 2, 2016

All The Photos – 100 Years of BMW

BMW Club Nigeria, on the 10th of September 2016, rolled out an amazing, never seen before motorsports themed celebration…

October 2, 2016

The Smart Money Woman Book Tour Kicks Off

The Smart Money Woman: An African Girl’s Journey to Financial Freedom tells a juicy story set in Lagos, about five…

October 2, 2016

BM|Pro, Venivici, Oriki, Others Are Nominees For 2016 Genevieve Beauty Awards {Full List}

The Genevieve Magazine Team is thrilled to announce the nominees for the 2016 Genevieve Beauty Awards. You can cast your vote for your favourite nomin…

October 2, 2016

319,483; N2 billion… | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

319,483 – The numbers of votes for APC’s Godwin Obaseki to win the Edo gubernatorial election. 32 – The number of years it took Enugu Rangers to win the Nigerian Premier League title. The teams last championship win was in 1984. N2 billion – The amount of money needed to fund the Office of the First Lady in... Read More

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October 2, 2016

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

These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. The Thread: That moment when Eldee bashed the media over Amber Rose’s Slut Walk Lanre Dabiri the rapper, better known by his stage name Eldee, stylized as eLDee, is not happy today at all. He went on Twitter ranting about Slut Walks, hoes and... Read More

boko haram, Eldee, Enugu Rangers\, EPL Roundup, Turkey coup

October 2, 2016

#EPL Roundup: Spurs end Man City’s unbeaten run | Manchester United draw 1-1 with Stoke City | Arsenal scrape to victory

Superior Spurs Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday defeated Manchester City at the White Hart Lane. Spurs provided a great performance as two goals in the first half was enough to end Guardiola’s side 100 per cent record. An own goal from Aleksandr Kolarov in the 6th minute, and another from Dele Alli in the 37th minute... Read More

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October 2, 2016

Another artiste, Pryse leaves Chocolate City

Rapper Pryse has parted ways with music label Chocolate City. Pryse, the label’s first female rapper joins the likes of Brymo, Milli and Ice Prince in leaving the label. The label confirmed Pryse’s exit in a statement on its official Twitter handle, as she has been freed from all contractual obligations. It said, “As Pryse... Read More

Brymo, Chocolate city, Ice Prince, Milli, Music label, Pryse, rapper

October 2, 2016

BREAKING: Enugu Rangers are champions of the NPFL after 32-year wait

Rangers International of Enugu have lifted the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) for the first time in 32 years. In a masterclass performance at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, the Flying Antelopes who last lifted the trophy in 1984 defeated El Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri. Chisom Egbuchalam was the star of the game as he scored a hat-trick... Read More

32 years, Chisom Egbuchalam, npfl, Rangers International FC

October 2, 2016

Opinion: A biblical reflection on divorce (Pt. 2)

by Gideon Odoma — INTRODUCTION As Christians, the bible is our guide to the mind and will of God on sundry issues. Where and when the bible is clear on a subject, a Christian ought to subordinate personal opinions and preferences to the explicit position of scripture. It is dishonest and unChristian to obey God... Read More

bible, christiaity, divorce, Religion

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October 2, 2016

The Thread: Human capacity development is the only way forward for Nigeria

Amara Nwankpa, IT specialist and social commentator, has called it as he sees it: Nigeria is in trouble if the government doesn’t focus on the things that really matter. The development of human capacity is imperative if the story of the next generation of Nigerians is going to be different from that of the current one.... Read More

economy, education, growth, nigeria

October 2, 2016

Opinion: The true secret of becoming successful

by Tony Ogunlowo We all want to be successful in life; whether it is in our professional or private lives. We want successful relationships’, successful careers and we want to be seen as being successful in everything we do in the eyes of the world. Schools of thought will have us believe that to be... Read More

entrepreneurship, mark zuckerberg, Success

October 2, 2016

Opinion: How modernization came to ‘destroy everything’

by Ugochukwu Nnamdi Ukamba Today I had that weird and strange feeling again. That feeling that life is changing at a break-neck speed. That feeling that if one is not paying attention one would be left behind. The feeling that expecting things to remain normal and comfortable is an illusion that can only lead to... Read More

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Sultan

October 2, 2016

Jude Ndukwe: Dear Sultan, Fulani herdsmen are not foreign terrorists

by Jude Ndukwe At the advent of renewed mindless attacks by Fulani herdsmen on fellow Nigerians with the height of it all coming in Agatu and Enugu where, as usual, hundreds of innocent and defenceless citizens were mowed down in cold blood, invasions which caused a huge outcry among well-meaning Nigerians and the international community,... Read More

Audu Ogbeh, boko haram, economic terrorist, Fulani herdsmen, lai mohammed, Muslims, nigeria

October 2, 2016

Opinion: A biblical reflection on divorce

by Gideon Odoma INTRODUCTION Talking about divorce is a most delicate enterprise. A hush — sometimes vacuous but usually uneasy — invades the atmosphere once the word is mentioned. Yet, as Christians, we must look at the painful subject faithfully, under the governing light of scripture: with surgical care, with sensitivity, with consideration, and with... Read More

bible, Christianity, divorce, Religion

October 2, 2016

Just In: Gunmen attack police station, kill 2 officers

Unknown gunmen on Sunday attacked a police station in Igumale area of Ado LGA of Benue State, killing two officers in the process. According to Daily Post the gunmen who were heavily armed arrived the police station on motorcycles. The gunmen who escaped after the act shot directly at officers on duty killing two of them, injuring... Read More

benue state, gunmen, Igumale area, police officers, Police Station

October 2, 2016

The Thread: For real though, when was the #LastTimeTrumpPaidTaxes?

Trending on Twitter now is #LastTimeTrumpPaidTaxes. It is that special kind of trend that manages to leave one angry and in stitches at the same time. Yesterday evening, the New York Times reported that, Republican Presidential candidate, Donald Trump, could have avoided paying taxes for nearly two decades. Essentially, Trump’s tax evasion that has been a... Read More

American elections, donald trump, Hillary Clinton, The Thread, twitter.

October 2, 2016

Oyegun lacks capacity to lead APC, party spokesman tells Buhari

The spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank says the National Chairman of party, John Odigie-Oyegun has done a poor job leading it. In an open letter on Sunday to President Buhari, Frank accused Oyegun of lacking capacity to lead the party out of the crisis. Read letter below: Mr President sir, it... Read More

Alhaji Lai Mohammed, All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, crisis, John Odigie-Oyegun, timi frank

October 2, 2016

The Thread: That moment when Eldee bashed the media over Amber Rose’s Slut Walk

Lanre Dabiri the rapper, better known by his stage name Eldee, stylized as eLDee, is not happy today at all. He has been on Twitter ranting about Slut Walks, hoes and his daughters. Clearly, Amber Rose and her ilk have gotten under his skin. Eldee is worried about the kind of future his daughters would... Read More

Amber Rose, eldee the don, lanre, prostitutes, role models, slut shame, Slut walk

October 2, 2016

Opinion: Before you make that trip back home to Nigeria

by Babafemi Aderounmu “In as much as you try to, you can never be adequately prepared for your return to motherland unless of course you have a fortune and trust fund waiting for you upon your return”. It has been a year and 10 months approximately that I made my “un-expected return” back to Nigeria... Read More

abroad, diaspora, France, nigeria, Returnee

October 2, 2016

Nigerian students go into hiding, as Turkey begins manhunt

The Turkish government has begun a manhunt of Nigerian students in its Universities, The Cable reports. According to an affected student the government has begun a clampdown of the students. The clampdown on the students follows the rejection of a request made by Turkey to President Muhammadu Buhari to close down 17 Turkish schools in the country.... Read More

Coup, Recep Erdogan, Turkish government, universities

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