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August 30, 2016

By the numbers: The companies Mark Zuckerberg has built in the past 12 years

by Tolu Omoyeni Mark Zuckerberg is the American programmer and entrepreneur who owns the world’s largest internet register for humans and interactivity. He developed the Facebook website while he was a student at Harvard University and since then, Facebook has penetrated the world… The Facebook company has acquired and built other companies under its umbrella... Read More
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August 30, 2016

All the countries Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg visited before Nigeria

by Tolu Omoyeni Facebook is celebrating an anniversary and over the years, its founder Mark Zuckerberg has grown in influence and reach. As we co-celebrate Facebook’s anniversary, here are some of the countries Zuckerberg has been before he visits Nigeria: China: In March this year, Mark Zuckerberg was in China to seek goodwill for Facebook... Read More
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August 30, 2016

Joachim MacEbong: The aftermath of Rio 2016 – What can Nigeria learn from Jamaica (and Britain)?

By Joachim MacEbong For over two weeks this month, Nigerians joined the rest of the world in marvelling at the feats of the best athletes on the surface of the earth. The athletes flying the Nigerian flag are not among that number, not for lack of talent or determination, but simply the lack of focused planning... Read More
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August 30, 2016

Transfer: Crystal Palace signs Remy on-loan from Chelsea

Crystal Palace have confirmed the signing of Loic Remy from Chelsea on a season-long loan. The striker played under Palace manager, Alan Pardew at Newcastle United during the 2013/14 season where he hit 14 goals in 27 appearances, becoming the Eagles’ fifth signing of the summer. Capped 31 times by France, Remy has represented Lyon, Lens,... Read More
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August 30, 2016

Visit Club Quilox – and 12 other things Mark Zuckerberg must do while in Nigeria

Notice we said when, not if (do we know something you don’t?). Anyway, we were saying we had suggestions for experience we’d like Mark Zuckerberg to have on a visit to Nigeria. We know there will be a state visit – every important visitor gets that – so let’s leave that aside. Here are 13... Read More
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August 30, 2016

BREAKING: Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg arrives Nigeria (PHOTO)

Mark Zuckerberg arrived Nigeria this afternoon. The Facebook CEO’s first stop is the Co-Creation Hub (CcHub) in Yaba. Zuckerberg is in Nigeria to listen and learn and take ideas on how Facebook can better support tech development and entrepreneurship across Africa. Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, met with Pope Francis at The Vatican on Monday. @zuck is live in Nigeria!... Read More
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August 30, 2016

Militancy: Army rolls in tanks into Niger Delta (PHOTOS)

The Nigerian Army has rolled in tanks into the Niger Delta region as it continues its operation of ridding the country of criminal elements. The operation code named “Crocodile Smile” began over the weekend and has already recorded successes as some militants were arrested and two illegal refineries were closed down. Chief of Army Staff... Read More
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August 30, 2016

Police arrests 20-year-old herdsman with AK-47 rifle in Enugu

The Enugu State police command has arrested a 20-year-old herdsman, Ibrahim Adamumale, for allegedly being in possession of an AK-47 rifle. The suspect was also found with 24 rounds of live ammunition. Adamumale’s arrest was confirmed by the Spokesman for the Enugu State Police Command, Ebere Amaraizu on Tuesday. Amaraizu said the suspect, who was... Read More
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August 30, 2016

Buhari planning genocide in Niger Delta – Avengers

Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, has accused president Muhammadu Buhari of planning a “pre-determined genocide” in the Niger Delta region. The Avengers said that the military operation code named “Operation Crocodile Smiles” is ready to engage in extra-judicial killings in the region. In a statement released on Monday by its spokesperson Murdoch Agbinibo, the Avengers,... Read More
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August 30, 2016

#BringBackOurGirls group hold silent protest (PHOTOS)

Members of the #BringBackOurGirls on Tuesday held a silent protest at the presidential villa to protest the delay in the release of the abducted Chibok girls, according to The Punch The protesters led by Dr Oby Ezekwesili and Aisha Yefufu sealed their lips with tapes and had a sit out on the access road leading to Aso Rock.... Read More
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August 30, 2016

Opinion: Harmonising Nigeria’s Social Protection Programmes – A case for the IDP’s

By Ugochukwu .J. Amasike Recently the United Nations, through its special Rappouteur on the Human Rights of Internally Displaced Persons (IDP’s), Professor Beyani Chaloka, called on the Government of Nigeria to put in place a comprehensive and coordinated approach in addressing the problems of internally displaced persons in Nigeria. At the moment, the United Nations puts... Read More
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August 30, 2016

Just In: Militants blow up oil pipeline in Delta state

A militant group in the early hours of Tuesday blew up the Ogor-Oteri major delivery line, operated by the Nigeria Petroleum Development Company and Shorelines Petroleum in Delta state. This incident is coming days after the Nigerian Army began its operation “Crocodile Smiles” focused at ridding the region of militants. An Urhobo militant group, Niger Delta... Read More
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August 30, 2016

Mark Zuckerberg and wife meets Pope Francis in Rome (PHOTOS)

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, met with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Monday. Vatican spokesman Greg Burke said one topic of discussion at the meeting was “how to use communication technologies to alleviate poverty, encourage a culture of encounter, and make a message of hope arrive, especially to those most... Read More
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August 30, 2016

How I got a call from Davido the day I quit my bank job | Mayorkun dishes on DMW deal and more on Y! Talks

Since releasing his breakthrough single, Eleko, Mayorkun has witnessed a rapid rise to fame. However, not many have explored the story behind the Davido Music Worldwide (DMW) star’s journey to fame especially how he was signed by one of Nigeria’s biggest music export – Davido. In an interview with Adenike Adebayo on YNaija’s new interview... Read More
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August 30, 2016

Amnesty: 900 surrender illegal weapons in Benue

The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, on Monday said that no fewer than 900 people had surrendered over 700 illegally acquired arms, ammunition and Improvised Explosive Device to the amnesty panel in the state. Ortom made the declaration on Monday at the Benue People’s House, Makurdi, when he hosted the Assistant Commandant General of the Nigerian... Read More
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August 30, 2016

‘Let this change be real’ – Okogie writes open letter to Buhari

The Emeritus Archbishop of Lagos, Cardinal Anthony Okogie, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari do something fast to address hunger across the country. Okogie who penned an open letter to the President on Monday said that Nigerians are yet to see the ‘change’ on which Buhari rode into power. He said, “Dear Mr. President: Last year, when you... Read More
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August 30, 2016

Dalung to NFF: Pay Siasia his salary

Minister of Youths and Sport Barrister Solomon Dalung has joined the campaigners over Samson Siasia/NFF saga. Dalung who spoke on Monday when Siasia visited him in his office, alongside his wife Sandra, appealed to the Nigeria Football Federation to pay the bronze-medal winning the five month’s salary he is being owed. Siasia visited Dalung to thank... Read More
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August 30, 2016

Stray bullet from mobile policeman kills father of 5

On Sunday evening a bus driver and father of five lost his life when a stray bullet from a mobile policeman hit him. According to The Vanguard the incident which occurred at Doyin bus-stop in Orile caused drivers of mass transit buses plying the Okoko/CMS route to boycott activities in protest. The deceased, identified simply as Fatai... Read More
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August 30, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Jidenna and Tiwa Savage to collaborate | TY Bello makes a comeback | Frank Ocean scores his first No.1 album | More stories

Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup. TY Bello makes a musical comeback with ‘Land of Promise’ Earlier this year, TY Bello promised fans she was gearing a comeback into the music industry following her 10 year hiatus after... Read More
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August 30, 2016

Dear Gov. Ambode, what Lagos master plan are you restoring?

by Roqeebah Olaoniye On Sunday, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State issued a statement via the Secretary to the State government, Olatunji Bello, promising to restore the original master plan of select areas of the Lagos metropolis. How does he intend to do this? By clearing illegal structures, shanties, street hawkers and those who have... Read More
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