Shehu Sani to Fashola: ‘We’ve moved from power epilepsy to power paralysis’

Senator Shehu Sani has taken a swipe at the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola over the abject state of electricity supply in the country. The destruction of oil pipelines by militant group, Niger Delta Avengers has greatly affected the nation’s capacity to generate electricity in the past two months. According to the... Read More

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First Photos: RMD, Juliet Ibrahim, Lai Mohammed, others turn up for #AMAA2016

The 2016 edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) held on Saturday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The Obi Wali International Conference Center played host to some of the continent’s movie stars. See first photos from the event with guests such as: Minister for Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Peace Anyam-Osigwe, Omoni Oboli, Juliet Ibrahim, Queen Nwokoye, Daniel K.... Read More

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The awkward moment when #AMAA2016 suffered power outage – Nigerians react

It was an all round embarrassment for the AMAA organisers when the Obi Wali International Conference Center – the venue of the august event – lost power and suddenly went dark. Worst of all, it was beamed live on NTA and the television station couldn’t even cover up the letdown with a well transitioned break.... Read More

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#Euro2016: Wasteful England suffer opening match blues (WATCH)

England were left stunned as a Denis Glushakov‘s goal denied them a win in their Euro 2016 opening clash against Russia on Saturday in Marseille. It appeared Roy Hodgson‘s men were going to walk away with victory on the night after an Eric Dier 20 yard free kick put them ahead in the 73rd minute of the... Read More

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Concerned Citizen: Recovered loot, self-seeking leaders and public-spirited ones

by Jumoke Olusoga “Africa has produced more self-seeking leaders than public-spirited ones. But thank goodness, the masses of the people remain largely unspoilt and uncorrupted and are developing fast the technique of differentiating gold from lead and real metal from dross. What is more, they have begun to show their preparedness for the very rough... Read More

It’s officially time to get very worried about Kemi Olunloyo

A few days ago, news of the unfortunate drowning of two young female graduate students at Elegushi beach, Lagos, hit the internet. Their deaths gave birth to the calls for stricter implementation of safety measures on beaches around Nigeria. But while Nigerians, and most especially, the family and friends of the bereaved, mourned their death,... Read More

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‘600k jobs, N3.3m fine, 4,031 megawatts…’ | The 7 numbers that mattered this week

Every week, different figures make news headlines. While some numbers are bereft of impact in the general scheme of things, a few others tend to be significant, and as such they stand out. In essence, they are important and should matter. These are the numbers that mattered this week. 600,000 The number of young people to... Read More

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This was the inaugural address MKO Abiola delivered on June 11, 1994 at Epetedo, Lagos

Full text of the Epetedo, Lagos proclamation delivered by the late M.K.O. Abiola on Saturday, June 11, 1994. People of Nigeria, exactly one year ago, you turned out in your millions to vote for me, Chief M.K.O. Abiola, as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. But politicians in uniform, who call themselves soldiers... Read More

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#Euro2016: Gareth Bale, Hal Robson-Kanu help Wales make history

Welsh talisman, Gareth Bale has earned a page in the record books in the on-going UEFA European Championship in France. He scored a spectacular free-kick to put his country ahead in the game against Slovakia. The goal makes Bake the first British player to score a direct free-kick at an European Championship. The goal he scored was... Read More

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Opinion: El-Rufai, hate speech and the conspiracy of silence

by John Danfulani In November of 2015 Governor Shehu Aliyu Shema of Katsina State was caught in a video calling APC opponents Cockroaches and commanded his PDP troop of loyalist to crush them. In March 2016, the former First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan also admonished PDP’s footsoldiers to stone anybody who said change. His Excellency... Read More

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#CHOBS2016: Fashola, Banky W, others spotted at Noble Igwe’s star-studded wedding (PHOTOS)

Notable personalities graced the wedding of the CEO, 360Nobs, Noble Igwe who got married to Chioma Otisi on Saturday, June 11. From captains of industries to entertainment figures, it was a display of affluence, sophistication and glamour at the wedding whose reception is taking place at the Landmark event center. The VIPs that have been... Read More

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These are the 57 sole administrators appointed by Ambode

The Lagos state Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Saturday, appointed 57 new sole administrators to replace the 57 that were sacked earlier this week. A statement signed by the secretary to the state government, Tunji Bello, disclosed that the newly appointed sole administrators will oversee the affairs of the 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development... Read More

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‘I can no longer endure these blackmails’ – Tompolo

Former Niger Delta warlord, Government ‘Tompolo’ Ekpemupolo, on Saturday called on the Niger Delta Avengers to stop destroying oil installation in the Niger Delta region, the Vanguard reports. Tompolo, who was alleged to have fled to Libya in a bid to avoid arrest and prosecution by the federal government, urged the NDA to embrace the... Read More

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#CHOBS2016: 5 memorable moments from Noble Igwe and Chioma Otisi’s wedding (WATCH)

The reception for the high society wedding is ongoing at the Landmark event center in Victoria Island, Lagos. Here are some moments from the holy solemnization in church to the reception https://www.instagram.com/p/BGhOY0mKrPh/?tagged=chobs2016 https://www.instagram.com/p/BGhOGRiJBNV/?tagged=chobs2016 https://www.instagram.com/p/BGhQ-tprydW/?tagged=chobs2016 https://www.instagram.com/p/BGhPmX_ufm9/?tagged=chobs2016

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‘I’ll meet 2face in court’ – Blackface

Former Plantashun Boyz member, Black Face is apparently still aggrieved with his former band-mate, the legendary 2face Idibia. Blackface, real names – Austine Garuba Obiabo Ahmedu – has more than once, accused 2face of song theft and copyright infringement, however, his allegations never become more than that. He took to his Instagram page on Saturday to... Read More

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‘The last thing my father said to me was…’ – Amodu Shuaibu’s son

Abdul-Aziz Amodu, the eldest son of the late technical director of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amodu Shuaibu, has shared with the world, the last conversation he had with his father. Veteran football coach, Amodu Shuaibu’s death in the early hours of Saturday morning threw the football world and Nigerians into a state of shock. Amodu’s... Read More

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‘What I don’t have, I can’t give’ – Fayose begs Ekiti workers

Governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose has explained to the people of his state that despite his love for them, they would have to prepare for harder times that would hit the state in the next 3 months. Fayose, who announced that he would join the people on their planned strike action because of the failure... Read More

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‘Amodu Shuaibu was in my place yesterday, we talked about Keshi’s death’

The Edo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Kassim Afegbua has mourned the sudden death of the Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amodu Shuaibu, at age 58. According to Kassim, who is also a relative of Amodu Shuaibu, the former Super Eagles of Nigeria coach died at 4am on Saturday at his residence... Read More

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Daily Times newspaper is 90

The Nigerian legacy newspaper, “The Daily Times” and the nations flagship in news, media human capital development and professional path driver has clocked 90 years. Folio Communications Limited, the holding company and owners of Daily Times and six other titles, says the celebration goes beyond the niche newspaper. Folio Communications Limited announced that Daily Times... Read More

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Afenifere to Buhari: ‘Release result of June 12 presidential election

The Afenifere Renewal Group has called on the Federal Government to release the official result of the June 12 1993 Presidential Election, which was won by late Chief M.K.O Abiola. A statement signed on Saturday, by the group’s chairman, Hon. Olawale Oshun, said, “President Buhari, as the beneficiary of a ballot revolution that mostly mirrored... Read More

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#CHOBS2016: Noble Igwe and his suave groomsmen (PHOTOS)

Noble Igwe is smooth, dapper and on point fashion-wise every single time, so when it’s his wedding, expect an overkill. You bet that on a day like this when he is about to get married to his boo, Chioma Otisi, he is going to stand out along with his ‘boys’. Check out how he and... Read More

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‘When you say oil, people term it to be corrupt’ – Dangote (WATCH)

Aliko Dangote, business magnate and Africa’s richest man has told a rare story of his worst day in business as well as why he advocates diversification in business. He also spoke on how estayed away from the Upstream sector of the oil and gas busniess until recently. Dangote revealed this as a guest on the second... Read More

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Evening hangout with media professionals

Meets Media, a monthly media hangout and networking platform that enables communication and marketing professionals to hear from leading media organisations on how their respective companies work. This platform is to provide an insight to public relations, advice on brand/product coverage, and to build a beneficial mutual relationship. Meets Media is designed to create an atmosphere of... Read More

Soldiers kill more Boko Haram insurgents in Gamboru Ngala

As the Nigerian Army keeps recording success against insurgency, troops of 3 Battalion, 22 Task Force Brigade yesterday, conducted a fighting patrol operations in the general area of Muska village in Gamboru Ngala Local Government Area. The troops acted based on information received that Boko Haram terrorists elements earlier dislodged at Chukungudu and Hausari villages... Read More

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Opinion: How to get away with murder

By Nana Aisha Salaudeen Nigeria has an illegitimate culture of dispensing ‘justice’ on ‘blundering’ individuals – jungle/mob justice. There are no people as united as a mob. The mob does not know religion or economics or ethnicity. They are not concerned with law and order and they certainly care not about the innocence of their victims. They only... Read More

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#CHOBS2016: Noble Igwe weds Chioma Otisi today

Today, entertainment and social influencer, Noble Igwe is getting married to the love of his life, Chioma Otisi. The major social event is expected to be classy, exquisite and well attended by celebrities. The couple who were in Dubai 2 weeks ago for another star-studded wedding –Tunde and Tolu Demuren, had their traditional wedding ceremony... Read More

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Amodu Shuaibu: Nigerians mourn death of yet another icon

Barely 3 days after Nigerians woke up to the news of Stephen Keshi‘s death, they were again left bemused this morning by the shocking death of another former Super Eagles coach, Amodu Shuaibu. Here’s what they are saying about the death of the veteran coach. I'm speechless right now… Rest In Peace Amodu Shuaibu pic.twitter.com/wadU7fyyTY —... Read More

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6 things to know about the coaching career of late Amodu Shuaibu

Another shocking loss has hit Nigerian football in the form of the death of Amodu Shuiabu, former Nigerian Super Eagles coach. Last year, he was appointed again to help the Super Eagles qualify for the 2015 AFCON after the late Stephen Keshi was sacked. Not too much is known about the Edo state born coach... Read More

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

Here are the top five stories to monitor today. 1) Niger Delta declares cease fire Militants in the Niger Delta have agreed to sheathe their swords and negotiate with the federal government. They however, made a list of demands, including the release of Nnamdi Kanu and Sambo Dasuki. 2) #AliFuneral: dignitaries attend the burial of... Read More

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Dele Momodu: Before they mislead President Buhari that all is well

Fellow Nigerians, let me say categorically and emphatically that our dear beloved country is dangerously haemorrhaging again and this perfidious drift must be halted urgently before we all end up in perdition. Anyone telling President Muhammadu Buhari that all is well or that his government is moving in the right direction is either lying or... Read More

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