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September 30, 2016

[LiveBlog]: As Nigeria celebrates 56 years of Independence

This day in 1960, Nigeria declared her independence from the British colonial rule. On October 1, 1960, the Union Jack was lowered for the Nigerian Green White Green flag to fly and it marked the beginning of a journey of self-reliance for the nation. Nigerian patriots, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Sir Abubakar Tafawa... Read More
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September 30, 2016

What’s an Independence Day celebration without small chops? UberChops to the rescue!

Uber riders in Lagos and Abuja stand up! To make your Independence Day celebration perfect, Uber is sending delicious small boxes of happiness your way. Uber is in partnership with CockTailsNChops in Lagos and Douyecookshouse in Abuja to gift riders an UberChop treat between 11am – 2pm on Saturday 1st October 2016. How to get... Read More
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September 30, 2016

5 reasons to be at the Lagos Yard Sale Independence Day Exhibition

Are you an upcoming creative designer and wants to build more brand awareness? Do you own an SME and wants to enlarge your customer base? Are you launching a new line of products and wants valuable on-ground feedback from your customers? Or you are looking for an avenue within Central Lagos to purchase locally produced items at... Read More
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September 30, 2016

Recession: Obasanjo, Yar’adua, Jonathan deserve to be blamed – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says past administrations in the country since the restoration of democracy in 1999 deserved to be blamed for the country’s woes. He said this on Thursday night at the Presidential Villa during a public presentation of a pictorial book titled, “Buhari: A New Beginning” and Conversation themed: “Creative Youth as Drivers of the... Read More
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September 30, 2016

Peregrino Brimah: Nigeria’s ‘new sheriff’ is partial

This year, out of some 120 trucks of desperately needed food grains that were sent to the Boko Haram-ravaged northeast of Nigeria, a staggering 70 disappeared into thin air. This reported crime was not only an act of robbery, but an act of terror. It had direct consequences in numbers of starving displaced persons, IDPs dying hourly.... Read More
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September 30, 2016

Chevron, others have a case to answer over $12.7bn undeclared crude

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos today, September 30, 2016 struck out the preliminary objection filed by Chevron Nigeria Limited seeking to have the suit by the Federal Government of Nigeria stopped. The Legal team of Chevron Nigeria Limited led by Mrs Mianaya Aja Essien, SAN and Babatunde Fagboluhun, SAN had filed a preliminary... Read More
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September 30, 2016

Opinion: Recession – Is the worst really over?

by Jideofor Adibe With Nigerians waddling through what is generally regarded as the country’s worst economic crisis in over two decades, the CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has just dangled what some would regard as a ray of hope to suffering Nigerians. Speaking while playing host to members of the Newspaper Proprietors Association of Nigeria recently, the... Read More
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September 30, 2016

Independence: US congratulates Nigeria on 56th anniversary

The United States of America on Friday congratulated Nigeria on its 56th independence anniversary. In a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, the US Secretary of State, John Kerry congratulated Nigeria on behalf of Americans. Kerry said, “On behalf of President Obama and the American people,... Read More
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September 30, 2016

Independence: We must go back to true federalism – Ekweremadu

The Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu has said Nigeria needs to go back to the path of true federalism as it celebrates its 56th independence anniversary. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Uche Anichukwu, Ekweremadu said every capable hands have to used to revive our economy, stating there was hunger... Read More
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September 30, 2016

#Impact365: Temie Giwa’s LifeBank is solving Nigeria’s blood crisis

Temie Giwa is the chief executive of LifeBank, a five month old startup that is using technology to solve the problem of blood shortage across Nigeria. In this interview with YNaija’s #Impact365 series, Giwa tells us more about LifeBank Can you tell us more about LifeBank? Yes, LifeBank is a technology and logistic company. And... Read More
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September 30, 2016

I don’t know her | Imo commissioner explains why paralympics athlete was not rewarded

The Imo State Sports commissioner, Rodney Ajaelu has said Rio Paralympics Gold medallist, Lauritta Onye was not rewarded by the state because he “doesn’t know her”. Onye had lamented her exclusion from the one million naira and car gift given to Imo indigenes by Governor Rochas Okorocha. Okorocha had rewarded three powerlifters from the state namely Roland Ezeruike,... Read More
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Benjamina so Nigerian
September 30, 2016

Benjamina proves you can’t hide the Nigerian in you on The Great British Bake-off

The Great British Bake-off is the BBC One’s reality competition where twelve contestants battle week after week until there’s only one Star baker left. Besides how entertaining this show is, the producers always manage to get their diversity game right with the contestants. Last year, on the show’s 6th season, it was Nadiya Hussein, the... Read More
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September 30, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Davido, Sophia Momodu make peace | Yemi Alade collaborates with Jennifer Hudson, 4 others | 2Face named violence free ambassador

Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup. Davido, Sophia Momodu make peace It looks like Singer, Davido and his Babymama have now made peace after their baby drama which caused lots of buzz in the Nigeria entertainment industry.... Read More
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September 30, 2016

Get free entry into the 11th International Education Expo in Lagos and Abuja

You can be part of the 11th UKEAS International Education Expo in Africa for free. Discover how an international education can be a life changing experience by being a part of this event.  Here’s what you get… Gain firsthand information on innovative payment plans and fee reductions Discuss your Career and Study plans with representatives... Read More
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September 30, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. Edo election: Deputy Governor-elect, Shuaibu denies threatening collation officer The Deputy Governor-elect of Edo State, Phillip Shuaibu on Thursday said he didn’t threaten the Collation Officer for Etsako West Local Government Area, while results were being collated. 2. Budget Padding: Return illegal allowances within 3 days or…... Read More
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September 30, 2016

Kemi Adeosun is confused and she probably doesn’t realise it

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun is the quintessence of all things confusion. Her lack of consistency is unimaginable, the type that leaves you dazed for seconds and with more questions on your mind than before you clicked on her story. On 26th September, Kemi Adeosun’s name was on the headlines, most of them read: “I... Read More
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