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‘Those waiting for my arrest… will wait till kingdom come’ – Doyin Okupe

Former Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, Doyin Okupe has debunked claims that he is being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. There were reports in the media claiming that Okupe is being probed by the anti-graft agency for his involvement in the $2.1 billion arms scandal and... Read More

‘Fayose is our benefactor… we won’t accept $1m to impeach him’ – Ekiti lawmakers

Members of the Ekiti State House of Assembly have exposed ‘a plot to bribe legislators with as much as $1 million each’ to be part of the efforts to impeach state governor, Ayodele Fayose. The lawmakers stated that they were ready to spend the rest of their tenure in the Department of State Services cell... Read More

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Akah Bants: The ultimate slayers and the crappy outfits at the AMVCA (WATCH)

In this interesting episode of Akah Bants, Akah Nnani teams up with his friend Gbubemi Fegene, AKA Chef Fregz, to talk about the looks on the red carpet of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA). Enjoy.

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The University of Liverpool gives back to students, slashes tuition by 25%

How would you like to have the advantage of a postgraduate degree from a world-class university, and to grow a global network of like-minded professionals – all without needing to travel, disrupt your career or leave home? Enrol in one of our fully online programmes and let the University of Liverpool come to you! This... Read More

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Saraki uncovers plans to ‘blackmail’ him

Senate President, Bukola Saraki has revealed that attempts are being made by the forces behind his trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal to distort the case as well as blackmail prominent players and groups involved directly and indirectly in the trial. This was made known to the public in a statement signed by the... Read More

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London Fashion Week 2016: Our Top Looks from Belstaff, Huishan Zhang, Mulberry & Paul Smith

Belstaff With a title like Polar Pioneer, you would be right to assume that Belstaff would be taking us on a stylish …

‘Why do you have to pose nude at 35?’ | Piers Morgan pens scathing article on Kim K (READ)

British media personality, Piers Morgan has written an article, criticising reality TV star Kim Kardashian-West over her ‘un-liberating’ nude selfie. ‘My advice to those who think they have to take off their clothes to be a star,’ observed Mae West, ‘is once you’re boned, what’s left to create the illusion? Let ‘em wonder. I never... Read More

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Joseph Yobo to bring Rooney, Drogba, Eto, Moyes to Nigeria for testimonial match

After serving his country judiciously as a player and captain of the Super Eagles- garnering 101 caps for the country in the process- Joseph Yobo has announced plans for retirement. To commemorate Yobo’s exit from the beautiful game, a testimonial match tagged ‘The Joseph Yobo Centenary Game’, will be held to mark his outstanding achievement... Read More

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London Fashion Week 2016: Our Top Looks from Burberry, Erdem, Pringle of Scotland & Roksanda

Burberry Burberry presented it’s spring/summer 2016 collection at the London Fashion Week. The new looks were classic and chic featuring det…

London Fashion Week 2016: Our Top Looks from Ashish, Toga, Joseph & Mother of Pearl

Ashish The “king of sequins” created his autumn/winter 2016 collection inspired by a box of crayons. Every colour und…

Omowunmi Akinifesi Officially Launched Her Clothing Line – All The Photos

Omowunmi Akinifesi Lauched her clothing line, Omowunmi at the Polo Avenue on Sunday. Noble Igwe, Bez, Uche Nnaji were…

‘I was not in court to support Badeh’ – Olisa Metuh

On Monday, images of embattled National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh, exchanging pleasantries with former Chief of Defence Staff, retired Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh at a high court in Abuja, surfaced online. This led to reports in some section of the mdeia that Metuh was in court to show support... Read More

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Senator Ali Ndume objectifies women, urges Saraki to marry another wife

What started as a motion on gender parity by Senator Oluremi Tinubu got distorted and trivialised by Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, during plenary session of the Nigerian Senate on Tuesday, March 8. Senator Oluremi Tinubu, while raising a point of order to present a motion sponsored by the Committee on Women Affairs, never had any... Read More

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MTN responsible for increased Boko Haram attacks – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, stated that the reluctance of telecommunications giant, MTN, in deactivating unregistered lines contributed to the killings by the insurgent group, Boko Haram. Buhari said this during a joint press conference after holding closed door meeting with South African President, Jacob Zuma at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The President also said the severe... Read More

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How Ndigbo can produce Nigeria’s President in 2019

The National Chairman of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, Chief Victor Oye has stated that the only hope for the empowerment of Ndigbo in Nigeria lies with the party. He urged Ndigbo to embrace the party, in the light of his statement, reminding them that they have been relegated to the bottom feeder in... Read More

Dettol launches new product- the Multi Surface Cleaner

Reckitt Benckiser (RB) makers of Nigeria’s No 1 antiseptic product Dettol has launched the all New Dettol Multi Surface Cleaner with the #DettolCleanNaija Campaign. The #DettolCleanNaija team fully kited with mops and bucket stormed the Accident and Emergency ward of the Lagos state teaching Hospital to rid it of germs using the new Dettol Multi... Read More

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Dasuki’s aide sues EFCC for N500m

Nicholas Ashinze, a former special assistant to the immediate past National Security Adviser (NSA) Sambo Dasuki, has sued the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over his illegal detention. Ashinze filed a suit against EFCC, the Chief of Army Staff and the Nigerian Army on Tuesday, demanding N500 million as compensation. He also urged the Abuja... Read More

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Review: Korede Bello’s ‘Mungo Park’ is another beautiful nonsense

“Shey you wan discover Mungo Park?” No doubt, Mavin Records gives beautiful works at times but, truth be told, some of the singles we get from Mavin Records acts can be best tagged as “Beautiful Nonsense.” Korede Bello hits us with another single, we like the vibe, the ‎comic visuals, the amazing production which again, caps Don Jazzy as a well nurtured... Read More

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Buhari hosts President Zuma in Aso Villa (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, received the South Africa President, Jacob Zuma, at the presidential villa, Abuja. Zuma is on a two-day visit to Nigeria.

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Demola Rewaju: For PDP, the struggle continues

The decision to become politically active is often immediately succeeded by the choice of a political association to identify with and that choice, casually made by some must be based on a long term outlook of the political future and one’s role in it. The biggest determiner in this decision should always be one’s core... Read More

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Ese Oruru’s abductor, Yinusa Dahiru charged with abduction, illicit sex…

The alleged abductor of Ese Oruru, the 14-year-old girl from Bayelsa state, Yinusa Dahiru was on Tuesday, March 8, arraigned in court. Yinusa Dahiru was arraigned before the Federal High Court sitting in Yenagoa on a five count charge of abduction, illicit sex, unlawful canal knowledge, among others. Yinusa is alleged to have abducted Ese... Read More

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Opinion: Islamic radicalisation and the cowards of faith

Religion is one of the greatest institutions created by man. For instance, Islam is defined as a “religion of peace” but you will find in the Quran some passages as violent as this: ”And when the sacred months are passed, kill those who join other gods with Allah wherever ye shall find them; and seize... Read More

Buhari, Christianity, Fayose, islam, Religion

PIN hosts SMWDigitalJobs, SMWTENT and SMWNetRights at Social Media Week Lagos

PIN hosted 3 of her projects at the Lagos Social Media Week which took place from 22nd to 26th February, 2016. Beginning with the SMWDigitalJobs hosted on Monday 22nd, PIN gathered more participants at the SMWTENT session on Tuesday 23rd and SMWNetRights on Thursday 25th. Overall, a total of 197 participants attended the three interactive... Read More

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London Fashion Week 2016: Our Top Looks from AF Vandervorst, Christopher Kane, Osman & Peter Pilotto

AF Vandervorst An Vandevorst and Filip Arickx, for their 2016 collection, tagged Hybrid, as it was in many senses oth…

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Opinion: The plight of women and children in Nigeria’s IDP camps

This piece is to mark 2016 International Women’s Day Celebrations and to remind the government and relevant authorities that in the midst of the celebrations going on globally today, some women and children are in deplorable conditions in some organized and unorganized displaced persons camps world over, including Nigeria. Internally displaced persons (IDPs) are persons... Read More

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Building collapses in Lekki, four dead

A five-storey building has collapsed at Chisco bus-stop, opposite Oando Lekki Phase 1, Lagos with at least four people reportedly dead. National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed that the collapse happened in the early hours of Tuesday morning, adding that rescue operation is ongoing. NEMA spokesperson, Ibrahim Farinloye, revealed that more dead bodies have been... Read More

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Opinion: Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso and the people of Kano

Senator Mohammed Rabiu Musa popularly known as Kwankwaso is the immediate past governor of Kano, he was a former deputy speaker in the Federal house of representatives, a former special adviser in the government of Chief Olusegun Aremu Matthew Okikiola Obasanjo. He also served the country as a defence minister from 2003-2007, he was one... Read More

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ‘Wike has private army’ | Trump inspires immigrants | ‘Good PDP filled with bad people’ | More stories

PDP will take over Edo from APC – Rep. Vanguard Abe claims Wike’s keeping a private army. Leadership Lagos lawmakers want Mile 12 market relocated. Nation Why FG accepted N50bn from MTN as down payment. Vanguard PDP is good but filled with bad people – Kashamu. Leadership Sheriff to step down on May 21 –... Read More

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Entertainment Roundup: Kim Kardashian’s nudes divide the internet | Watch Korede Bello & Don Jazzy in ‘Mungo park’ | More stories

This is the Entertainment RoundUp for today. Darey releases Olamide-featured video Coming off the success of his Love Like A Movie 3 concert, Darey Art-Alade has released a new video for a song titled Asiko Laiye featuring YBNL rapper, Olamide. The video tells the story of how two friends persevered to attain their objectives. The... Read More

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What Ese Oruru went through in Kano (READ)

“She said she did not know how she got to Kano. She said she was kept mostly in places she could not recognise. She said they moved her often from one place to another often”, a source close to kidnapped Bayelsa teenager, Ese Oruru, revealed to Punch Newspapers. Ese was in August 2016, abducted from... Read More

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