The death of six medical doctors of Ekiti State and a driver describes the funeral of a state. Before the tragedy, Ekiti State oscillates between death and destruction with life seeming to come apart at the seams due to poverty, disease, unemployment. Now compounded by the tragic death of the six – the very best...
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Olamide‘s new female act is sure getting all the love, despite being relatively unknown. YBNL princess, as she is referred to, has gotten over 10,000 followers on her Instagram account in just 48 hours since Olamide made the announcement of signing the label’s first lady act She has however, posted a picture where she sent...
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The pregnant wife and four children of a traditional ruler in Akwa Ibom, have been abducted by gunmen. The gunmen were said to have invaded the palace of Ubong Assam, the paramount ruler of Esit Eket in the wee hours of Monday, May 2. Asuquo Abia, the secretary, Traditional Rulers Council, Esit Eket, made the...
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Nine years. That’s how long Asa made Lagos- and Nigeria,- the land of her birth, wait for a major headlining concert befitting her status as Nigeria’s premiere vocalist and performer. From her Paris base, Nigeria’s biggest music export not named Kuti touches down once in a while to promote whatever studio album she is selling...
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It is often said that prophets are not revered at home. One man has proved this saying wrong as he is revered both at home and abroad. Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume the Leader of the 8th Senate was from a humble background which also was responsible for his humble and small beginning. He is our...
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As the UEFA Champions League (UCL) season finale draws near, record label executive, MI Abaga; music artiste, Darey Art Alade; and popular TV presenter, Stephanie Coker are set to take fans on an all-expense paid trip to Ibiza, Spain for the UCL final match courtesy of Heineken -the world’s most international premium beer. Six fans...
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The Nigerian troops on Sunday, cleared 4 villages of Boko Haram insurgents who were terrorising the communities. Troops of 22 Brigade Garrison in Operation Lafiya Dole, combed Cinga, Mallum Maja, Bosuma and Murye villages, and “during the operations 3 Boko Haram terrorists were killed, while 9 of them who tried hiding in foxholes and dug...
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As expected, it was a glorious night of premium music, charged emotions and many ephemeral moments of greatness on Sunday, May 1 as one of Nigeria’s best –Asa wowed the audience at her first concert as a headliner in the country. Asa: Live in Lagos, was held at the Eko Hotels and Suites. Here are...
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As you know by now, Dr Sid was among those alleged by TeeBillz to have had sexual relations with his wife, Tiwa Savage. The Mavin First lady has denied ever cheating on her husband with anyone and earlier on Saturday, Don Jazzy and Simi Esiri’s birthday message to Dr Sid appeared to many, to be...
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Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki is a man whose people’s oriented initiatives have not only been efficacious to the development of Kwara State but Nigeria at large. His monumental achievements as Governor of Kwara State and a gladiator who stood for truth and better lives of Nigerians in the 7th Senate unarguably resulted his popularity which...
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The moviemaker and culture critic, Charles Novia, as usual shared his thoughts on pop culture’s biggest driver at the moment – the crumbled marriage between singer Tiwa Savage and her manager, Tunji Balogun aka Teebillz. His thoughts ended with a stark prediction – that it is going to be “very very hard” for Ms. Savage’s...
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Leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress, during the celebration of the Workers Day, declared that the country’s labor force is losing faith in the supposed change the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration promised Nigerians. The general consensus of the labour leaders as they delivered speeches at the May Day rallies, was that even after one year of...
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On Sunday, May 1, all roads led to the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island for Asa: Live in Lagos – the first headlined concert of the Nigerian-French singer in the country. The creme de la creme of the society came out to watch the brilliant performer do her thing and it was definitely a...
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Our president behaves like a spoilt child. He points fingers at everyone else, he stomps his feet with petulance when he is annoyed, he accuses those who do not agree with him either of corruption of – as his spokesperson inelegantly put it – ‘wailing wails’, he doesn’t listen to the counsel of his cabinet;...
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An Islamic organisation led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar has decried the continued killing and destruction of lives and properties in Benue and Enugu states. Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), on Sunday, May 1 in a statement signed by its Secretary-General, Khalid Aliyu, condemned the attacks on villages in Benue, Enugu, Nasarawa and other...
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More fraud has been discovered by the presidential panel setup by President Muhammadu Buhari through the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) to investigate the purchase of arms between 2007 and 2005. The panel, which has so far submitted two probe reports that led to the arrest and prosecution of several former and serving...
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Things appear to be falling apart for the Adams Oshiomohle-led government of Edo state, as his Deputy Governor, Pius Odubu, on Saturday, had his convoy shot at during a visit to the All Progressives Congress secretariat in Auchi, headquarters of Etsako West Local Government Area. Odubu, who is campaigning for election as the state governor...
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Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, says he became a running mate to President Muhammadu Buhari, out of a desire to fight corruption in Nigeria. Speaking on Saturday at a non-denominational conference organized by the Covenant Christian Centre in Abuja, he said: “Permit me to begin (the speech) with a story about myself. All my adult...
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There are indications that Fulani herdsmen have allegedly regrouped in bushes near Iga community for further attacks and destruction. Iga is in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State that was attacked last week Monday by blood thirsty Fulani herdsmen. According to a source, who spoke to Vanguard on the condition of anonymity, the high...
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Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, on Sunday, said that the National Assembly will resist any move to create cattle grazing reserves in part of Nigeria. Ekweremadu stated this while addressing journalist after a meeting in Enugu with South-East governors and other stakeholders. The meeting was attended by the PDP governors of Abia, Ebonyi and Enugu,...
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The Minister of Science and Technology, Ogbonnaya Onu, has stated that for the change agenda of the present administration to come to fruition, it must operate its own budget for two or three fiscal years. Onu staid the 2015 budget signed by the Peoples Democratic Party led federal government was still in use, hence no...
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Nigerian-French singer, Asa is performing live at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. After the opening acts had gotten the audience warmed up, Asa received a lengthy applause as she stepped out to take center-stage. To whet the appetite of her fans, she started with ‘Awe’ and ‘Satan Be Gone’. #AsaLiveInLagos and the crowd...
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As Nigerians come to terms with the wholesale massacre and genocide against villagers in plateau, Taraba, Kaduna, Benue and Enugu (and to a lesser extent in parts of Edo and Ondo states) over the years by the Fulani (whether the be “herdsmen” or otherwise)), we have now heard the voice of the Sultan of Sokoto....
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Hundred years after the northern and southern Nigerian protectorates was amalgamated into a single British colony, the remarkable diversity of the country remains apparent. In 2016, Invisible Borders will aim to map this diversity through a road trip across Nigeria; hoping, as a result, to underscore the borders that are both inscribed and elusive within...
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Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar says it’s impossible to convince workers to make sacrifices while elected officers are living flamboyant lifestyles that’s inconsistent with the harsh economic realities of the country. Atiku, in his May Day message, said that despite the gloom surrounding the economy of the nation, with the support of the workers and...
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A Chief of Staff of Muhammadu Jibrilla, Adamawa state governor has reportedly been arrested by agents of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over an alleged scam. The aide, AbdurRahman Abba Jimeta is said to be involved in a scam totaling up to over N2.88 billion slated for the renovation of Yola International hotel which...
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The most fascinating show on Television that eXplores the richness and depth of the Nigerian culture returned this week. In this episode of eXploring, Denola Grey and Zina explored the alternative to orthodox medicine- the traditional treatment. The duo took a trip to Iyana-Ipaja, in Lagos state to a traditional maternity clinic, Mama Metta where...
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by Chi Ibe The reaction of social media has been swift on the matter of ‘that lady that interviewed’ Tiwa Savage, following the accusations of infidelity and neglect by her husband, Tunji Balogun. The lady is Azuka Ogujiba, a ThisDay senior reporter and former editor with its Style magazine. Many on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram...
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by Chi Ibe and Sola Fasasi If you pay attention to anything, then you know the biggest news this weekend is Asa’s Live Concert in Lagos – happening this evening at the Eko Convention Centre. Our reporters, who are milling around the place to stand in the gap for you, share some of their irreverent...
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About two weeks ago, I read two different statements by the National chairman of the APC which bordered on the trial of the Senate President and his seat as the chairman of NASS. The Chairman of a ruling party is not someone who should talk without adequate clarity, purpose and choice of words but must...
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