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by Olusegun Obasanjo Every year, thousands of young Africans join an exodus from their families’ small, often struggling farms in the countryside. Their dream – sometimes fulfilled, often not – is to find a more rewarding and stimulating life in the continent´s rapidly growing cities. Few return, but even fewer ever completely sever their ties.... Read More
by Chi Ibe The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed today asked Nigerians to keep faith, saying a “long suffering” people will reap benefits. He said this while meeting with the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) in preparation for the one year anniversary of his administration. “In the words of Henry David Thoreau, all... Read More
Nollywood star Stella Damasus’ has never been prouder. The actress shared a photo via Instagram page of her 16-year-old daughter’s Outstanding Academic Excellence Award from the U.S. President’s Education Awards Program. Take a look below. https://www.instagram.com/p/BF3ykHGuUXb/ Congratulations!
Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose will not leave the news, he has apparently sworn. Today, he pleaded with the people of the state to show understanding for his inability to pay workers’ salaries. The governor, in a statewide broadcast explained to the people of the state that they only got N751million as allocation from the... Read More
Every week, we go searching for everyday Nigerians and we have an unfiltered conversation via WhatsApp or BlackBerry with them on the most urgent issues facing our nation. There is no artifice, and no preparation. We want to know exactly how people see their country and it’s biggest challenges – just the way you talk... Read More
As civil servants are owed multiple months arrears worth of salaries, an intern of the Ministry of Finance Graduate Internship Scheme (GIS) has revealed that the graduates under the scheme are owed 5 months worth of allowances. In an open letter addressed to “The Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Finance (FMF)”, Ori Benjamin, the secretary... Read More
by Chi Ibe This morning, oil prices hit a 2016 high of $50 a barrel mark, following the disruptions in the production of crude in Nigeria.  Brent, the global benchmark for crude oil, traded at $50.26 per barrel. This is coming after repeated attacks on oil installations across Nigeria – including one on Chevron’s pipelines... Read More
President of the United States of America, Barrack Obama, today said that the Republican Presidential party nominee, Donald Trump, is rattling world leaders. While noting that world leaders are surprised by Trump’s nomination, he said they are rattled by what he called “careless” and “ignorant” statements. Obama, who spoke at the sidelines of the ongoing G7... Read More
by Chi Ibe Former minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has been in what Nigerians call ‘EFCC net’ since last week, being investigated for receiving monies as part of the arms scandal now called ‘Dasukigate’. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has not released him since May 9 – securing a court order on Monday to keep... Read More
by Chi Ibe Militant group, the Niger Delta Avengers has given an ultimatum to all oil companies to leave the Delta region or face debilitating attack, but no one has suffered worse than Chevron since the attacks re-emerged. They promised to hit them from this week, and today’s attack confirms that promise. Which makes it important... Read More
by Chi Ibe Tech investor, PayPal co-founder and Donald Trump delegate to the Republican convention, Peter Thiel has confirmed that he has been secretly funding the lawsuit of wrestling champion, Hulk Hogan against intrepid American online platform, Gawker Media. Both have been in caught after Hogan sued them for invasion of privacy in published a... Read More
by Chi Ibe Genevieve Magazine has just released the cover for their brand new edition in June and it has exciting news! Osas Ajibade (née Ighodaro), actress and event host married to actor Gbenro Ajibade is pregnant. She revealed the news to the magazine during the cover shoot in March but embargoed the news until... Read More
This morning, we tracked on our daily guide, The Big 5 the claims by militant group, the Niger Delta Avengers that they had blown up Chevron’s Escravos tank farm main electricity pipeline. We couldn’t independently verify and calls put to Chevron’s spokesperson in Nigeria are yet unanswered. However, now, other sources have confirmed the news. The... Read More
With the latest discovery that the House of Representative is considering a bill on Sharia law, many have questioned the rationale for making a sectional belief a part of Nigeria’s constitution -considering that Nigeria is a secular state. Technology professional, Amara Nwakpa in these eight tweets explains why no religion, or sectional belief, should be... Read More
Dana Airlines pilots nationwide have embarked on a strike against the airline leaving passengers stranded. The pilots are protesting against non-payment of salaries as they haven’t been paid since March, according to reports by TheCable. Ticket sales, however, are still going on and passengers are even checking in regardless of the fact that the airline said there... Read More
Here are some stories you missed yesterday and some you missed while you slept in today’s Entertainment Roundup. Lip Sync: Jocelyn Dumas goes against Funke Akindele this Saturday. Did Don Jazzy fire his right hand man? 2face Idibia, Seyi Shay, Peter Okoye attend the Symphony of Iyanya concert in Abuja (PHOTOS) Now we know why... Read More
Kids from all over Lagos gathered to compete in the first Lagos edition of the FCT Interschool Performing Arts Competition (FIPAC). This brainchild of The Studio Abuja/Performing Arts School of Nigeria is held with the main goal of encouraging children and young adults to showcase their talents. Students left in a hearty mood as they... Read More
by Tama Peter In the weeks and months leading to April 30, 2015, when the Muhammadu Buhari bandwagon was on the offensive, wheeling in full force across Nigeria while fanning up electoral sentiments; maligning President Jonathan led administration, professing change and making promises to Nigerians, the feeling was surreal. It was safe to say that... Read More
The Niger Delta Avengers, militant group that has attacked oil installations this year, this morning claimed responsibility for an attack on Chevron in Delta State. The militants attacked an electricity power line leading to the company’s Escravos terminal yesterday night. Chevron’s onshore activities in Delta have now been shutdown as a result. been shut down... Read More
When last did you hear news about the Rivers governor that didn’t involve fire, brimstone and political enemies? Yeah. So we really like what we are seeing. Since celebrating her birthday, Nyesom Wike has been swooning all over his wife, Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike. He threw her a lavish private birthday dinner as she turned... Read More
From the papers this morning – a tracklist. Edwin Clark refuses to go away. Punch Lagos loses a former governor. Vanguard Omisore wants N500million from EFCC for defamation, and he is not kidding. Punch The late Oba of Benin is set for a send-off. DailyPost We now know who to hold responsible if Buhari fails. Independent... Read More
Its the battle of Ghollywood versus Nollywood this Saturday as Ghanaian bombshell, Joselyn Dumas and Nigeria’s comedy queen, Funke Akindele lip sync their hearts out on this week’s episode of Lip Sync Battle Africa. On appearing on the show, Funke Akindele said, “I’m sure people will be expecting to see a lot of ‘Jenifa’ inspired... Read More
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