Just on the heels of the super successful Aso Villa Demo Day, the Presidency has announced another initiative focused on youth; this time, the creative youth. While the Aso Villa Demo Day sort of focused on the Technology sector more than anything else, ‘The Conversation’ seeks to pick the brains of the teeming creative bunch...
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An eighteen-year-old man Gadaffi Abdullahi has been sentenced to six months imprisonment without an option of fine for stealing the sum of five thousand naira. The magistrate, Aminu Fagge of the Kano magistrate court also sentenced Abdullahi to three months imprisonment but with an option of fine of N10,000 for house trespassing. The prosecutor, Inspector...
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While in Nigeria, I had several Aha! moments and several lessons were learned. Here are 20 lessons I learned – in no particular order. 1. Nigerians are hard workers. They will make any situation work. ANY. 2. People don’t hate Nigeria as much as they love it. 3. We are an impatient group of people....
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The present administration has been scored high in the aspect of security, especially in the fight against terrorist group, Boko Haram. Even world leaders have commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his efforts in ‘decimating’ the sect. But can the same be said of the economy of the country? Nigerians have been lamenting on the sliding...
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Bolanle Austen-Peters is on the line-up of speakers for the October edition of Covenant Christian Centre’s biannual event, The Platform. The producer of the critically acclaimed movie, 93 Days and founder of Terra Kulture will be making her first appearance at The Platform on independence day. The event which is to hold at The Covenant...
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The Senate on Tuesday lent its voice on the issue relating to the sale of the country’s national assets. In a voice vote, the senators voted against the action. The motion for the rejection of the sale was moved by senate leader, Ali Nudme. He said, “I move that the senate oppose the sale of...
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Former Big Brother Africa housemate, Beverly Osu clocks 24 today. The model who has graced the cover of popular magazines has released photos from an impromptu birthday shoot to celebrate her new age. Beverly has also made her mark as a video vixen, makeup artist and a budding actress. See photos below; Styling by: Toyin...
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Why are some people, including my friend, Pa Ikhide, going off on those who supported Buhari’s election as though they, those who opposed Buhari, had a crystal ball and could see that Buhari would be a disappointment? Look, none of us, Buhari supporters or opposition, knew for sure what a president Buhari would do, how...
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The Nigerian Army now suddenly has an interest in the media. Before you start thinking it’s good stuff, let’s put it to you like this: The Nigerian Army is crossing lines and attempting to silence the Nigerian media. First, it was Ahmad Salkida, the journalist who has exclusive access to Boko Haram. He got arrested...
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The only thing funny about “A Trip to Jamaica” is how bad it is. ? — Chidumga Izuzu (@Chidumga_izuzu) September 25, 2016 God please, it cannot be.
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday swore in two new senators during plenary. The Senators are Isaac Alfa of the PDP who was sworn in as Senator representing Kogi East Senatorial District, and Ben Uwajumogu of the APC representing Imo North Senatorial District. Both men took their oath of office before the resumption of plenary. Uwajumogu was declared winner of...
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I don’t know anyone I could stay with in London. It is an expensive city, and no one goes about staying in houses with extra rooms. It will even be rude to call them up late in the middle of the night that I was coming to bunk with them the following day. Not in...
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Ted Cruz, one of the aspirants who lost the nomination for the candidacy of the Republican party to Donald Trump says Hillary Clinton is bent on killing jobs and reduce wages if elected as president. Cruz said this few hours after the first presidential debate held at the Hofstra University campus. Writing on his Facebook wall he...
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In view of the governorship elections in Edo State taking place on Wednesday, September 28, 2016, an APC banner surfaced online, inviting voters to come chow free Akara. It is a curious choice for a party favour, seeing as money, bags of rice and other assortments used to be the way to go. Is this...
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As per our style, we will not let the U.S. presidential debate fly by without bringing you the winners and losers from the night. This is not the most difficult task as both candidates, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump had their wins and losses coming. Let’s get right on it: WINNERS Hillary Clinton: Without an...
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by Jide Ojo It is no longer news that Nigeria is in an economic recession. Inflation is officially at 17.1 percent, unemployment is said to be at over 18 per cent while more people are dropping below the poverty line for not being able to afford one dollar per day. The administration of President Muhammadu...
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The first Presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump in the race to the White House has just been concluded. While we thoroughly enjoyed it and even learnt a new thing or two, the biggest secret we have managed to uncover by following the debate is that our leaders have, all this while, been...
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Taking its first official step into the international scene, mobile technology giant, TECNO Telecoms launched its flagship devices the Phantom 6 and Phantom 6 Plus, on the 25th of September2016 in one of the most beautiful venues in the world, the prestigious Armani Hotel located in Burj Khalifa, Dubai. There were more than 80 local...
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The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) John Odigie-Oyegun says he will respond to Tinubu’s claim on the role he (Oyegun) played in the emergence of Rotimi Akeredolu as the party’s candidate for the Ondo governorship election. Oyegun who spoke in Benin city, the Edo state capital on Monday said he would not...
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Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup. Nollywood actor, Kalu Ikeagwu, kidnapped The actor was allegedly arrested at his home at 18, Gbagba Crescent, Ogba, Lagos. According to Encomium magazine, the actor, who recently tied the knot, was...
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Not one to shy away from controversy, Donald Trump, the Republican candidate in the US election has accused organisers of the first presidential debate of giving him a defective microphone. Trump made the allegation when he visited the media spin after the debate. He said, “They gave me a defective mic. He asked, “I wonder...
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The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has become the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) – the same party that the former emerged to defeat. It appeared the goal was met, seeing as APC is now the ruling party and PDP has been too busy desperately trying to put its house in order that it hasn’t made any remarkable...
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The first debate for the US election held on Tuesday at Hofstra University campus with Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton facing Republican candidate Donald Trump. It was a feisty debate as Trump came all out with Clinton maintaining her composure as she analysed issues. Here are key moments from both candidates. On making Hillary Clinton happy ...
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An unintended tribute to Olorogun Michael Ibru. Shaq is rich; the white man that signs his check is wealthy. Here you go Shaq, go buy yourself a bouncing car. Bling-Bling . . . . I ain’t talking bout Oprah, I’m talking about Bill Gates. OK!. If Bill Gates woke up tomorrow with Oprah’s money, he would jump out...
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The first US Presidential debate held early Tuesday with Donald Trump of the Republican party clashing with Hillary Clinton of the Democratic Party. It was an interesting debate as both candidates answered a variety of questions on issues from moderator Lestor Holt. In a poll compiled by CNN and ORC from debate watchers, 43 per...
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These are the top five stories you should monitor today 1. Lagos warns against cholera outbreak The Lagos State government has warned its citizens about the recent outbreak of cholera after 45 cases of the disease were recorded at Isolo Local Council Area of the state. 2. Melaye tell FCT Minister to slaughter stray cows Senator...
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I have just read the wide media coverage regarding the recommendations of the National Economic Council (NEC), as well as the Senate, on the ways to reboot the economy out of the current recession. Times such as this require all brains at work and all hands on deck. Consequently, I commend both institutions for their...
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At a campaign event on the 6th of September in Virginia Beach, Donald Trump made another grave statement against Hillary Clinton. He said: “Well, I just don’t think she has a presidential look, and you need a presidential look,” to ABC’s David Muir. It was not his first direct attack on Hillary or on women in general....
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The first presidential debate in the US general elections has just ended and if you’d ask, it was a delight to watch. Candidates, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton brought on their best, or maybe not as Republican Trump did not disappoint with his many incoherent statements and very frequent interruptions of his opponent. From this...
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The highly anticipated US presidential debate between candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton saw the latter bring her presidential A-game and The Donald more or less whimper along. His responses were as usual, littered by lies and half-truths and evasive manoeuvres. Twittersphere took note of everything and was agog with myriads of opinions, with everything ranging from Donald’s...
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