Opinion: How Governor Dickson wrecked his state with wire-tapping

by Peresuo D. Fubara For a state governor ever vociferous and self-assured – sometimes thoughtlessly so – in the murky terrain of Nigerian politics, Henry Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State could not have had anything short of the awesome high-tech capabilities described in a detailed 9 June, 2016 report by Premium Times. Entitled “How Governors Dickson, Okowa... Read More

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Opinion: Before we lose the gains in the pension industry | A look into PenCom and Chidi Duru

Written by Chidi Okoye So once, I was in transit, going past the secretariat of a certain state government when lo and behold, I spotted something that was to haunt me for a long time to come. In fact, it has haunted me to this very day. Sprawling on the tarmac in front of the secretariat... Read More

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Dasuki says he’s being punished for old sins as FG insists on secret trial

Former National Security Adviser (NSA) Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd) has left in the hands of God, certain undisclosed persons believed to be punishing him for perceived offences committed in the past. Speaking through his lawyer, Joseph Daudu (SAN), Dasuki said he was being punished by people at the highest level of power in the country... Read More

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When Darey, Stephanie Coker and fans had a beautiful time in #IbizaWithHeineken (PHOTOS)

The highlight of the UCL Final for football fans in Nigeria was definitely the trip to Ibiza, Spain with the award winning music artiste, Darey Art-Alade and popular TV presenter, Stephanie Coker. Apart from the spectacular Heineken Experience in Amsterdam, the all-expense-paid five day trip also featured Ibiza party style beach activities. The UCL fans... Read More

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Soldiers, policemen in gun duel over IDPs rice

A gun duel ensued between soldiers and policemen on Thursday at the Borno State Government House in Maiduguri over rice meant for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). The IDPs who chose to stay outside camp, usually throng the Deputy Governor’s office on a daily basis to queue for hours for relief items such as rice. Things... Read More

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OAU shut down indefinitely, students ordered to vacate campus

Following the continuous protest by workers of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), authorities, on Thursday closed down the institution indefinitely, halting academic activities. The school management made this known in a circular released from the Division of student Affairs (DSA) of the school. It ordered students to vacate the campus immediately. “All newly admitted students of the... Read More

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Gunman attacks German cinema complex

An anonymous man laid siege on the Kinoplex cinema in the western German town of Viernheim, on Thursday. Although the Police were able to stop the man by shooting him dead, about 25 people were reportedly injured as a result of an exposure to tear gas thrown by the police. For now, it is quite unclear... Read More

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Senate takes 2-week break, but first, it passed a budget

The Senate after today’s session will not be seating until July 12- adding another two weeks to the series of breaks already taken by the legislative arm of government in the last calendar year. Before the Senate adjourned proceedings to July, the 2016 budget of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) was passed but over N19... Read More

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All The Fashion At The Biosense Relaunch Party In South Africa

Monday, 20 June, Joburg’s elite braced the cold and headed to the super chic Randlords Venue to launch the new pro…

War of the lawmakers: APC, LP Senators pass vote of confidence on Buhari (PHOTOS)

Senators under the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC) and Labour Party (LP), on Thursday, passed a vote of confidence on the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration. This comes on the heels of the Peoples Democratic Party’s announcement that it will no longer cooperate with the APC-led federal government. The APC lawmakers have now expressed... Read More

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Wizkid ‘might perform with Drake’ at the BET awards

Wizkid is strongly leading the charge for African music’s takeover of the global scene. Since the breakthrough, – Ojuelegba remix featuring Drake and Skepta in July 2015 – Wizkid has had a rapid rise to global reckoning. From performing on some of the biggest stages around the world to getting featured on tracks by international superstars, Wizkid... Read More

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YBNL princess, Temmie Ovwasa debuts first music video (WATCH)

YBNL Princess, Temmie Ovswasa has released the video to her debut single Jabole. The very creative video was crafted by Unlimited L A. Watch and be dazzled.

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Yemi Alade, Wizkid, AKA, others in the US for BET Awards (PHOTOS)

The 2016 edition of the BET Awards is holding this Saturday in Los Angeles and an array of Africa’s music stars are in the US to partake in the pre-event activities of the awards. The spotlight is however, on the winner of the keenly-contested categories – ‘Best ‘International Act: Africa’ and the Viewer’s Choice ‘Best New International Act’. Yemi... Read More

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‘Were you called to bar before going to law school?’ | Fayose’s camp attacks Falana

Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to Ayodele Fayose, Ekiti state governor, Lere Olayinka has described a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana as a hypocrite. Olayinka’s criticism of Falana was in response to the senior lawyer’s position on the restriction placed on the Governor’s Zenith bank account by the Economic and Financial... Read More

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Aisha Buhari gives Fayose ‘5 days’ to retract false allegation

Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari has given Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose, five days to retract his allegation that she allegedly transferred funds to a convicted former U.S. lawmaker, Williams Jefferson. Following the freezing of his account by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Fayose in an attempt to lash back at the Executive,... Read More

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Summer Weddings Dos & Don’ts

Planning a summer wedding? Follow these summer wedding dos and don’ts for a celebration guaranteed to go off witho…

Celebrity Luxury Apartment: See Inside Beyonce and Jayz’s Rumoured Soon-To-Be L.A. Mansion

Celebrity real estate rumor on the Platinum Triangle real estate street has is that Jay Z and Beyoncé are fixin’ to plun…

Kylie Jenner Is Selling Her Calabasas Mansion for $3.9milion – Here’s a virtual Tour

Reality TV star and beauty entrepreneur, Kylie Jenner is selling her Calabasas mansion for $3.9million. After just over …

Opinion: The debate about Nigeria’s economic diversification

by Ayodele Adio The debate about the diversification of Nigeria’s economy seems to have elicited keen interest within and among the political class. There have been big talks about investing in agriculture because of its obvious potential and the exploitation of other mineral resources. It is however worthy to note the hypocrisy and sophistry employed... Read More

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‘Tough times don’t last’ | Ben Bruce reacts to AMCON’s takeover of Silverbird

The Assets Management Company of Nigeria, AMCON on Thursday took over the assets of Silverbird Group, owned by Ben Bruce, the Senator representing Bayelsa East constituency. Bruce’s companies under the group in Lagos, Port Harcourt and Abuja were sealed with the help of security operatives who prevented entrance and exit into the buildings over unpaid debts... Read More

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Dele Agekameh: The Niger Delta stand-off

by Dele Agekameh As is well known, even the greatest wars ever fought on earth ended at a conference table. Sometimes, it comes after avoidable deaths and destruction of human and material resources. That seems to be the case in the Niger Delta where many weeks after embarking on indiscriminate destruction of key oil facilities,... Read More

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Analysis: Silverbird and AMCON – What happens next?

Silverbird cinemas takes the credit for reviving Nigeria’s cinema culture and taking it to a new level. Because of this, they have a special place in the hearts of Nigerians. This morning, however, we woke up to the news that Silverbird assets belonging to its 3 companies – Silverbird Productions, Silverbird Showtime, and Silverbird Showtime... Read More

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Nigerians react to AMCON’s take-over of Ben Bruce’s Silverbird Group

The Assets Management Company of Nigeria, AMCON on Thursday took over the assets of Silverbird Group, owned Nigerian Senator, Ben Bruce. Bruce’s companies under the group in Lagos, Port Harcourt and Abuja were sealed with the help of security operatives who prevented entrance and exit into the buildings over unpaid debts totaling N11 billion. Ben... Read More

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Sorry Arsenal, Jamie Vardy is staying with Leicester for 4 more years

Jamie Vardy has inked a 4-year contract extension with English Premier League champions, Leicester City. This brings to an end weeks of speculation surrounding the striker’s future after Arsenal reportedly activated his 20 million pounds release clause earlier this month. “Leicester City have today (Thursday) agreed with the representatives of Jamie Vardy to extend the England... Read More

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Opinion: The slow death of Nigeria’s endangered languages

Many linguists predict that at least half of the world’s 6,000 or so languages will be dead or dying by the year 2050. Languages are becoming extinct at twice the rate of endangered mammals and four times the rate of endangered birds. If this trend continues, the world of the future could be dominated by... Read More

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Ben Murray-Bruce loses Silverbird Group to AMCON [DETAILS]

The Assets Management Company of Nigeria, AMCON on Thursday took over the assets of Silverbird Group, owned Nigerian Senator, Ben Bruce. Bruce’s companies under the group in Lagos, Port Harcourt and Abuja were sealed with the help of security operatives who prevented entrance and exit into the buildings over unpaid debts totaling N11 billion. Silverbird... Read More

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Odusola Dibu-Ojerinde: Remembering a great woman nine years after

by Moses Adebayo Alao “There is no death, my daughter. People only die only when we forget them.” –Isabel Allende Not many Nigerians might know or have read the works of Isabel Allende, a Chilean-American writer, but some of her words carry so much meaning as to make her an icon, especially for the women... Read More

What She Wore: Kate Middleton Recycles A Shimmering Pale Pink £3,000 Jenny Packham Gown

Yesterday, Kate Middleton and Prince William stepped out to attend a gala dinner in support of East Anglia’s Child…

‘Fayose should pursue a career in comedy’ – Daddy Freeze

Cool FM OAP, Daddy Freeze has shared more of his opinion on the ‘desperado’ politics played by Governor Ayo Fayose – when he alleged that First Lady, Aisha Buhari is connected to the Halliburton bribery scandal. Daddy Freeze says the Ekiti state governor should pursue a career in comedy for claiming that Zenith Bank funded his election campaign. Here... Read More

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Nurses, midwives, medical workers begin 7-day warning strike

The Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) has embarked on a 7-day warning strike after the 14 days ultimatum it gave to the Federal Government to meet its demands expired on Wednesday. The union has issued a communique announcing the strike after a meeting with the government had failed to bring up a resolution. The announcement... Read More

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