“Non nobis solum nati sumus (Not for ourselves alone are we born)” – Marcus Tullius Cicero In a generation where stereotype is the order of the day, one man sees another way. Nkasiobi Chukwu a.k.a Eclipse intends to galvanise a whole new generation of dream chasers with a wave of change, through his lyrics. The...
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Frustration; disgruntlement and discontentment – This is the general mood of hundreds of Nigerians who have been queuing for at least an hour since Monday, April 11 – to use the Ojota pedestrian bridge. In a bid to enforce usage of the pedestrian bridge and curb commuters’ knack for running across the expressway, the state’s...
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Here is your Entertainment Roundup for today Nollywood actress, Stella Damasus to release musical album Nollywood actress, Stella Damasus who has been away from the movie scene, is set to release a gospel album. Stella who is currently in the US, says the new album –The Alternative would be out on April 24 – which...
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The Rivers state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Tuesday, urged the Minister of Transport and former governor of the state, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, to disregard the calls for his resignation over the 2016 budget controversy. The party made its position known in a statement signed by the chairman of the Rivers state...
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The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra has rejected calls by leaders of the South-East chapter of the All Progressives Congress, who urged pro-Biafra groups in the zone to ditch the agitation for the actualization of Biafra. The pro-Biafra group vowed not to abandon the struggle while urging Igbos and the...
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Elite Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Aka Ikenga, has reacted to the allegation made by the Department of State Services – that the Indigenous People of Biafra were behind the killings of five Fulani men in Abia state. In a statement signed on Tuesday by Aka Ikenga’s president-general, Goddy Uwazuruike, the group said: “Aka Ikenga has read...
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Nigeria has been offered a $6bn credit facility by China to fund infrastructure projects in the country. This development was on Tuesday, made known by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama. While speaking with reporters who travelled with President Muhammadu Buhari to China, the Minister said: “It is a credit that is on the...
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Amnesty International has called on the Nigerian Army to urgently investigate the recent revelation by the Kaduna government – that 347 members of the Shiite Muslim sect were buried in mass graves. The Nigerian Army had in December 2015, clashed with the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, in Zaria, Kaduna and while several members of the...
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Air Commodore Aliyu Yishau (retd.), a former Director of Finance and Account of the Nigerian Air Force, on Tuesday, revealed how former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, diverted N558.2m from the account of the Nigerian Air Force on a monthly basis. Badeh is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes...
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Five parents of the abducted 219 Chibok schoolgirls claim to have received calls from the phone numbers of their missing daughters. This was disclosed to Punch Newspapers on Tuesday, by the Chairman, Chibok Community in Abuja, Tsambido Abana. He said: “Five parents informed me that they have been receiving calls from their daughters’ phones, but...
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Former Niger Delta militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, a.k.a Tompolo, who’s been declared wanted by the federal government, celebrated his 45th birthday on Tuesday, April 12. Believed to be on the run from arm of the law, Tompolo, was expectedly not present at his birthday anniversary, which was marked by his comrades and other former militants,...
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In spite of the controversy over the N60 billion Lagos-Calabar coastal rail project, the Nigerian Senate has vowed not to revisit the 2016 budget. The Senate, on Tuesday, advised President Muhammadu Buhari to draft a detailed supplementary budget capturing the project and submit it for consideration. This decision was arrived at, during a closed-door session...
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Lagos State governor, Akinwumi Ambode has announced the proposed relocation of Mile 12 Market to Imota in six months. Ambode said this on Tuesday when he inspected the proposed site of the market in Imota. A statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Habib Aruna, quoted the governor to have said: “We are all aware...
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The Nigerian Army says members of Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram are fleeing from their stronghold – Sambisa Forest – “due to aerial bombardment and concerted efforts of the ground troops, and facing imminent annihilation.” A statement was released to this effect – on Tuesday – by Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, Acting Director Army Public...
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The trial of the former Jigawa governor, Sule Lamido and his accomplices, who allegedly defrauded the state, resumed on Tuesday, April 12, before Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Lamido is being prosecuted alongside his two sons: Aminu and Mustapha and two others on a 27-count charge bordering on abuse of office...
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I am angry….during the last elections Nigerian youth were galvanized and they voted massively for change from the previous administration. The results showed the role the youth played in effecting this victory for the ruling party. So when there was a delay in ministerial announcements I was hoping that it meant that PMB was searching...
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Nollywood movies amuse me as much as they frighten me. I spent a greater part of my childhood watching them and over time, certain movie scenes shaped the way I behave. For instance, a memory from a popular 90’s movie makes it difficult for me to accept a free ride from a total stranger. Also,...
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Following Peter Okoye’s explanation on why the brothers are still going ahead with their solo projects despite settling their differences, Paul has also spoken on the issue, saying fans should support their decision. In a video released by LIB, the other half of Psquare said that although the group remains intact, they would like fans...
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Clarence Seedorf, one of the most successful players in Champions League history will tonight #ChampionTheMatch between Real Madrid CFC and VFL Wolfsburg. The highly decorated ex-international who holds the record as the only player to win the UEFA Champions League with three different clubs will be available for a live Question & Answer session on...
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Of the many political jingles which captivated me prior to the 2015 general elections, that of Senator Ben-Murray Bruce stood grandiosely. The creativity in his campaign jingles would inundate anyone to just want to vote this “White Nigerian Man” whose words enkindle hopes and redemption for an already broken Nigeria. Like many, I never expected...
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The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Monday, stated that the controversy surrounding the 2016 budget was a confirmation of his earlier assertions that President Muhammadu Buhari lacks the ability to lead Nigeria. The governor, in a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Pubic Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, further stated that Nigerians...
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The Kano State Government, on Tuesday, announced the discovery of 7,629 ghost workers during the course of the ongoing biometrics verification of civil workers in the state. According to the Head of Service of the state, Muhammad Na’iya, the discovery will save over N283.5 million for the state on a monthly basis. Na’iya revealed the...
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The Nigerian army, on Tuesday, disclosed that it has rescued 1,275 Boko Haram hostages in a joint operation with the Cameroonian army along the Nigerian-Cameroon border. This was revealed in a statement signed by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman. The statement noted that they cleared several villages along the border,...
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The Voice Nigeria coach and brand new OUCH ambassador, Timi Dakolo and Actor Bryan Okwara are the stars of the brand …
Davido is officially a Pepsi ambassador. The HKN singer, on Tuesday, inked a 2-year contract with the soda drink giant. Davido revealed this via social media – where he shared a picture from the contract signing ceremony. The singer has now joined other Nigerian singers Wizkid, Tiwa Savage and Seyi Shay, who are ambassadors of...
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“They came to us to pick us. They would ask, ‘Who wants to be a suicide bomber?’ The girls would shout, ‘me, me, me.’ They were fighting to do the suicide bombings,” those were the chilling words of a 16 year old girl as she described her experience while under Boko Haram captivity. Speaking to...
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Secessionist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Monday, denied the allegations by the Department of State Services (DSS) that they killed five Fulani herdsmen and dumped their bodies in gutters at Abia state. The group questioned why the All Progressives Congress (APC) led Federal Government was worried when Fulani herdsmen were killed but never...
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President Muhammadu Buhari, who is on a working visit to China, has begun talks with the Chinese government. President Buhari, as well as key Chinese figures, attended the official opening of the Business Forum on China/Nigeria Production Capacity Cooperation. The aim of the president’s visit is to garner cooperation from China for infrastructural development in...
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In a continuation of the drama that has so far surrounded the proposed 2016 budget, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has declared support for President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to return the 2016 budget to the National Assembly following the alleged removal of some projects by the lawmakers before handing it over to...
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Davido has had his fair share of sex scandalism – one sure thing every celebrity has to combat with, the moment they sell their souls to the public. However, this wouldn’t be Davido’s first involvement with women who just want to have a piece of him and tell the tale later. In 2012, a lady...
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