‘Buhari has gotten it right with Boko Haram’ – Obasanjo

“I know that he (Buhari) is very, very concerned about the insurgency. He has gotten it right that first of all there must be military ascendancy over the insurgents,” says former president Olusegun Obasanjo. Obasanjo stated this on Monday during a visit to the Borno state government house, where he met with the state governor,... Read More

‘Obasanjo would have rescued Chibok girls if he was President’ – Borno governor

Governor of Borno state, Kashim Shettima has declared that if former president Olusegun Obasanjo was at the helm of power when 279 girls were abducted from Chibok, he would have seen to their rescue as opposed to Goodluck Jonathan who only got in contact with him 19 days after the abduction. Shettima, who made the... Read More

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TY Bello’s Take On: Bimpe Onakoya

The first thing that hits you when @bimpeonakoya walks into a room is how tall she is. Nothing prepares you for that.…

Aminu Tambuwal: Religious tolerance and the challenges of democratic governance in Nigeria

INTRODUCTION It gives me great pleasure to have the privilege of addressing this distinguished audience. I am immensely grateful to the Governing Council, Management and staff of this highly esteemed university for giving me a worthy platform to share my thoughts with you on this auspicious moment of Fountain University’s 4th & 5th Convocation Ceremony.... Read More

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Omowunmi Akinnifesi Releases Lookbook For S/S ’16 Collection

Omuwunmi debuted her collection recently at the Polo Avenue, Victoria Island with a barrage of guests in attendance t…

Tunji Braithwaite dies, Buhari says politicians should ’emulate him’

Tunji Braithwaite, a former presidential candidate of the Nigerian Advance Party, NAP, has died at the age of 82. The famous lawyer/politician and human rights activist is regarded as one of the champions of Nigeria’s democracy. Braithwaite was said to have passed away in Lagos on Monday, after a brief illness. Following the passing, President... Read More

FICTION: Dreams of a superstar life

‘Thump, thump, thump!!!’ His heart keeps racing, he is trying so hard to stay calm but that was proving to be no easy task. It’s a massive room, exotic and tastefully furnished. No tables, just sofas and stools. There are paintings on the wall, of musical legends from different genre, race and sex. The biggest... Read More

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Tinubu is a great politician who takes well calculated steps – Fayose

Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has described the National Leader of the All Progressive Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a pillar in Yorubaland and Nigeria. Fayose said this in a congratulatory message in commemoration of Tiunbu’s 64th birthday. The Peoples Democratic Party chieftain also described the APC leader as a typical example of someone... Read More

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The night Lagos stood still for AY Live (PHOTOS)

The city of Lagos came alive on Easter Sunday for the 2016 edition of popular comedy show -AY Live- organized by the entrepreneurial comedian, Ayo Makun. The show, which was held at the Convention Centre ,Eko Hotel and Suites, was tagged ‘The Happy Ever Laughter’ edition. Here are pictures from the orange carpet of the... Read More

FG, DSS commissioned ‘killer squad’ to eliminate Nnamdi Kanu – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is set to resume protests in the South East and South South over the continued detention of director of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. In a statement released by IPOB’s head of media and publicity, Emma Powerful, the group expressed frustration over the detention of Kanu since October 14, 2015.... Read More

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Exclusive: Photographer Nagi Sakai For J. Crew Sunglasses Campaign

Nagi Sakai photographs the new J. Crew Spring collection featuring Othilia Simon. To see this and more of Nagi’…

Femi Fani-Kayode: Tyrants, bullies, martyrs and heroes (Part I)

Apart from the fact that he was a passionate Puritan, a man of prayer and a devout and practicing Christian, the thing that I admire the most about Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), the British Member of Parliament and nobleman, the Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland and the father of Parliamentary democracy... Read More

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Opinion: CCT and the Saraki, Tinubu connection

The on-going trial of Senate President Bukola Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal is not without political orchestration of some bigwigs within the political terrain in the country. Little wonder how the number three citizen in the country could be facing trial without show of solidarity from the leadership of his party. It is... Read More

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There’s no going back on Computer Based Tests – FG

The Federal Government has said that the Computer Based Tests that was recently introduced by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will not be scrapped. The Minister of State for Education, Anthony Anwuka, announced this during a press conference on Monday. “The Computer Based Tests have been institutionalised by JAMB and there is no... Read More

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‘We didn’t abduct Army Colonel’ – Nigerian Shiites

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Shiites has distanced itself from the allegation that it abducted a Nigerian army colonel. Shiite spokesperson, Ibrahim Musa, released a statement on Monday, denying responsibility for the kidnap. “Our attention has been drawn to a false, unsubstantiated and mischievous claim, that looks more like a planned operation aimed at painting... Read More

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All The Glam Photos From 41 Luxe Lagos Opening

41 Luxe, the one stop fashion & luxury store, expanded its horizons from Abuja to Lagos. Guests were invited to d…

#CHOBS2016: 21 photos from the nuptials of Noble Igwe and Chioma Otisi

Media entrepreneur and owner of 360nobs.com, Noble Igwe is currently getting married to the love of his life, Chioma Otisi in a traditional wedding ceremony in Abriba, Abia state. Here are 21 photos from the event.

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Nigerian Army to give N1m for information on ‘abducted Colonel’

In a bid to ensure the swift and safe return of the abducted military personnel, Colonel Samaila Inusa, the Nigerian Army has jerked up the reward for anyone with useful information to N1 million. In addition to the cash reward, the Nigerian Army promised to give adequate protection to such a person who provides useful... Read More

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#CHOBS2016: First photos from traditional wedding of Noble Igwe and Chioma Otisi

Media entrepreneur and owner of 360nobs.com, Noble Igwe is currently getting married to his brand manager beau, Chioma Otisi in a traditional wedding ceremony in Abriba, Abia state. Here are the first photos from the event.

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Tinubu is ‘forthright, diligent and dogged’ – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, sent a warm birthday message to the National leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as he turns 64 on Tuesday, March 29. The message was contained in a statement signed by the Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity. The President, in his... Read More

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Femi Adesina to Nigerians: ‘Go and fight pipeline vandals if you want electricity’

Presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina has asked Nigerians to take up arms and fight pipeline vandals if they really want stable electricity. It would be recalled that during an interview with Al Jazeera, President Muhammadu Buhari said that anyone who was not okay with Nigeria’s addition to the Coalition of Islamic States against Terror should head... Read More

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‘Even if you do things right, he’d always find fault’ – Mikel speaks on Jose Mourinho

Chelsea Midfielder and Nigerian international, John Obi Mikel has spoken out about his former manager’s lack of trust in him during his second spell at the club. Ina a recent interview with Goal.com, Mikel said that he felt Jose Mourinho had lost trust in him as everything he did was never enough for the 53-year-old.... Read More

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5 things you should know about Chioma Otisi – Noble Igwe’s beautiful bride-to-be

Entertainment and social influencer, Noble Igwe is currently gearing up to marry his beautiful girlfriend, Chioma Otisi, in a traditional wedding ceremony in Abiriba, Abia state. While everyone knows Noble Igwe as the owner of news website, 360nobs, his boo is relatively unknown. In lieu of this, here are 5 things to know about Chioma... Read More

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Dasukigate: ‘A minister or the President ordered release of $2.1bn arms fund’

A former Director of Funds in the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Mohammed Dikwa, over the weekend, told the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission that the $2.1 billion Arms procurement fund were released to the Office of the National Security Adviser under the former National Security Adviser(NSA), Col. Sambo Dasuki, based on either... Read More

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300 individuals, firms involved in Dasukigate to return N116bn

Details have emerged of how the 300 individuals and companies involved in the questionable award of contracts amounting to N116 billion by the Office of the National Security Adviser, will return the said monies to the federal government. The anti-graft agencies involved in the investigation will determine whether about N75 billion should be recovered back... Read More

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Opinion: Who says we can’t survive without Fulani herdsmen and their beef?

One of President Buhari’s promises during his campaign was to restore peace and maximum security to Nigeria, something that was key in his successful election as his predecessor was unable to contain the insecurity challenges facing the nation. However, the insecurity in the country seem to be getting worse despite FG’s technical defeat of Boko... Read More

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Opinion: Dear Buhari, last time I checked, you’re still the Minster of Petroleum

Your Excellency Sir, I write you this piece not as the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, but as the minister of petroleum resources appointed by yourself on the 11th of November, 2015. You seem to have forgotten that you are the minister of petroleum resources and may have completely relinquished your responsibilities to... Read More

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Kachikwu should resign… he still has the orientation of PDP – APC

The South-South and the South-East regional chapters of the All Progressives Congress have thrown their weight behind the recent unabashed criticism of the Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu, by the National Leader of the APC, Bola Tinubu. In a statement released on Sunday by the APC’s National Vice-Chairman, South South region, Hilliard Eta,... Read More

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‘Goodluck Jonathan can be tried for corruption, if…’ – Sagay

The Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay, has said that former President Goodluck Jonathan will be held liable if any case of corruption is established against him. Sagay faulted the statement made by the spokesperson for the Peoples Democratic Party Ministers’ Forum, Abubakar Suleiman, that Jonathan cannot be held liable as no... Read More

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2,000 Nigerian workers to get sacked over government’s forex policy

Foreign airlines are reportedly planning to sack about two thousand Nigerian workers, owing to their inability to transfer money to their home countries to meet operational costs because of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s policy on forex and fund transfer. The National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) revealed on Sunday, that the foreign airlines... Read More

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