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MEND wants you to know Buhari means well for the Niger Delta

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has said President Muhammadu Buhari has the development of the Niger Delta at heart. The group said this while commending the president on his pledge to the US Secretary of State, John Kerry not to use force to stop militancy in the Niger Delta. MEND said... Read More

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Oscar Pistorius escapes longer jail term

South African Paralympian, Oscar Pistorius on Friday escaped a longer jail term after an appeal against his previous jail sentence was rejected by Justice Thokozile Masipa. Pistorius is currently serving a six-year term for killing his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp three years ago. The prosecutor had said the six years sentence was too lenient for such offence. Justice Thokozile Masipa... Read More

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It’s a girl! Singer GT The Guitarman welcomes first child (PHOTO)

Singer, GT the Guitarman on Thursday welcomed his first child – a baby girl! The singer who was too excited to keep the news to himself took to Instagram to share it. According to him, the baby was born at about 9am and will be called Aramide. He wrote, “It was the longest night ever..but... Read More

TFESS Graphics Design workshop – 5 reasons you should attend

For artistic individuals looking to start such a profession, graphic design is it! Words alone sometimes are not enough to convey certain messages. To make a larger impact with their message, many businesses and advertising agencies will hire graphic designers. The Future Enterprise Support Scheme in partnership with design agency, FourthCanvas Inc, are putting together... Read More

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How Nigeria lost its aviation hub status to Ghana

by Tolu Omoyeni In 2015, the Nigerian aviation industry contributed $685 million to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The industry is a big employer of labour and also fosters our economic relations with other countries in the continent and beyond. But this year has not been good for the aviation sector in Nigeria as... Read More

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Earn over 200k salary or maintain your (poverty) lane: Twitter NG’s new standard (READ)

by Tolu Omoyeni On Twitter Nigeria, the bants never end. Someone posts a tweet and everyone else rides on it to create conversations that lasts for days and the varying perspectives you’ll see will have you oohing and aahing. As President Buhari has not given tweeters anything to discuss in the past one day, everyone... Read More

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There is a plot to cause religious crisis in the North – JNI

The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), has condemned the killing of 8 persons in Zamfara State over alleged blasphemy on Islam and its prophet. JNI, stated this in a statement signed by its Secretary-General, Dr. Khalid Abubakar Aliyu. It said the incident was aimed at starting religious crisis in the Northern part of the country as... Read More

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#Impact365: Adopt-a-Camp is transforming the lives of children in the North-east

After years of attacks and destruction of lives and properties in the northeast by Boko Haram, the region is slowly coming back to live. However, it is faced by serious humanitarian and developmental needs. A Non-governmental organization, Adopt-A-Camp, is assisting Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the region by providing educational facilities coupled with vocational training.... Read More

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CAN has serious issues with John Kerry’s visit, says it’s discriminatory

The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Supo Ayokunle, has said the recent visit by United States Secretary of State, John Kerry to Nigeria was discriminatory. Ayokunle said this in Abuja on Thursday accusing Kerry of meeting only with muslim leaders and Northerners, thereby disrespecting the heterogeneous nature of the country. During... Read More

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#30Days30Voices: Is diversifying the economy the way forward? (WATCH)

During the visit of a special envoy from the president of Iran to the Presidential Villa, Abuja in July, President Muhammadu Buhari, said that Nigeria was learning how to diversify her economy and reduce its reliance on oil. With the crash in oil prices and the debilitating economy, financial experts opine that diversification might just... Read More

Why Humblesmith pulled the plug on his performance at Julius Agwu’s London show

Artiste, Humblesmith has called off his performance at the “Julius Agwu Crack Ya Ribs” show scheduled to hold this Sunday, August 26, 2016 in London. The Osinachi singer disassociated himself from the event in an Instagram post on Thursday night. https://www.instagram.com/p/BJirVUaDRAZ/?taken-by=humblesmiths This sudden turnaround comes as a mystery to fans especially as it is a... Read More

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Beauty lies in the eye of the Gionee F103 pro

At last, everyone can agree to the same definition of beauty! The popular notion that different people have different views on what they deem beautiful doesn’t apply to a picture taken with the new Gionee F103 Pro Anything and everything it captures is beautiful. Planning its elegant entrance into the Nigerian market by the end... Read More

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PROFILE: The day Joke Silva charmed me

by Mazi Emeka Joke Silva is a familiar face, and name, for at least three generations – and she is the gift that keeps on giving… It is 10:57 when I finally meet with Joke Silva at her office – a floor above the lobby of the acting school, Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts (LAPA),... Read More

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The Media Blog: How 6-year-old Emmanuella is the only Nigerian CRUSHING it on YouTube

The first video that opens up when I search for Emmanuella – the 6 year old comedy sensation who has grown from YouTube videos shot in the Niger Delta to the stages of major comedy fiestas in Lagos – is Episode 71 of her running web series. It has 2,571,789 views. And it’s not the... Read More

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Morning Devotion: For peace in the Niger Delta

This morning, the FG has gotten peace terms in the Niger Delta, but are these terms reasonable? Also, revolting IDPs in Maiduguri, and Ese Brume gets help. Listen to the Morning Devotion with Joachim MacEbong below:

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

These are the top five news stories to monitor today 1. Woman explains why she locked a four year in a cage A 28-year-old woman, Mary Matthew, has said that she locked a a 4 year old girl in a caged because of witchcraft and the child’s HIV status 2. Jega advises Buhari and Nigerians The... Read More

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Opinion: ‘Buhari’ – When you give a dog a bad name

[A conversation between two friends on #FreeJoeChinakwe] Neighbour: My neighbour, Nkan beǃ Ahmed: Neighbour, Neighbour. How far na? What’s the meaning of this “Nkan be” you keep saying sef? Neighbour: “Nkan be” means strange things are happening. It was a TV show by one late Kola Olawuyi. A friend introduced me to the horror TV... Read More

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Entertainment Roundup: Illbliss bows out of the ‘game’ | RMD ventures into modelling? | Popular Nollywood actress gets engaged | 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. Illbliss bows out of the ‘game’ After more than a decade of delivering hip-hop hits such as Aye Po Gan, U Go Wound O and more, rapper, Illbliss appears to have bid... Read More

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Opinion: How the negotiation with Niger Delta Avengers should go

by Nwokocha Noble After the election of President M. Buhari in 2015, the crisis rocking the nation has persisted even as they were amongst many others the campaign promises of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC). These problems include but not limited to the Boko-Haram insurgency, Niger Delta Militancy, Dollar-Naira Dominance, Fuel Scarcity, Economic Recession... Read More

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Why I locked 4-year-old girl in a cage for months – Suspect

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old woman, Mary Matthew, for allegedly locking away a four-year-old foster daughter in a kiosk in the bush for over five months in Imafon Village area. According to the suspect who is a relative of the girl’s mother, the victim, Precious Michael was caged because she had witchcraft and was... Read More

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Police discover baby factory in Abia, 5 women rescued

A suspected baby factory has been uncovered by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of Abia State Police command at Ogbor Hill area of the state. A 54-year-old man, Nkem Nwokocha who allegedly runs the factory, has been arrested and five pregnant women rescued. The rescued pregnant women are Chidinma Chukwu (29), of Isiala Mbano community, Imo State; Kelechi... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: Buhari denies involvement in dog owner travails | Kidnappers receive N50,000 fuel as ransom| U.S accused of bias in visit to Northern leaders

From the papers- a tracklist Police nab suspected gang leader in Kwara killing- YNaija Jega says Nigerians should not be held back by the recklessness of he past- YNaija Kidnappers accept N50,000 worth of fuel as ransom for lawmaker’s father- YNaija Presidency denies involvement in the ‘Buhari’dog owner travails- YNaija CAN accuses U.S of bias... Read More

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‘I can’t date a guy who can’t provide for me’ | Actress Lilian Afegbai speaks up on Moments (WATCH)

Moments in Nigeria explores the topic ‘No Romance Without Finance’ in this episode. Watch the beautiful actress, Lilian Afegbai give her candid opinion on the topic below.

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Guess what Abdulmumin Jibrin will be doing in his free time… (TWEETS)

If you ever for once thought you had heard the last from a former chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation Abdulmumin Jibrin you thought wrong. The lawmaker in the middle of the budget padding saga has returned. But this time he is offering to lecture in higher institutions and Civil Society Organisations... Read More

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Former INEC boss, Attahiru Jega has some advice for Buhari, Nigerians

The former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega, on Wednesday said Nigerians must not allow themselves be held hostage by the recklessness of the past. Jega said this in a keynote address on “Broadcasting, Democratisation and the Challenge of the New Nigeria” at the National Broadcasting Commission’s Second Annual Lecture Series... Read More

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Kidnappers settle for ‘N50,000 worth of fuel’ to free Bayelsa lawmaker’s father

The father of a Bayelsa lawmaker Alfred Watson who was kidnapped about three weeks ago on his way to bury his late wife has been set free after a ransom of “N50,000 for fuel” was paid. According to SaharaReporters the octogenarian regained freedom after spending eighteen days in captivity in the creeks of Bayelsa. Alfred Watson who confirmed his... Read More

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Actress Yvonne Jegede gets engaged to late Bukky Ajayi’s son

Actress Yvonne Jegede is engaged to actor cum musician Abounce. According to popular blogger Linda Ikeji the actress who added a year on Thursday, August 25 said yes to her hubby’s proposal. The two have been an item for quite a while now and their engagement would not come as a surprise to many. Yvonne has been... Read More

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