Why Beat FM, Classic FM will be shutting down operations

by Temitope Onitiju Sadly folks, you will not be able to listen to a couple of your favorite radio stations tonight. The scarcity of petrol products in the country has affected Beat FM and Classic FM. The two radio stations, which are under the same management, have issued brief statements on Twitter, that they are... Read More

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This is what Buhari discussed with David Cameron today

by Kolapo Olapoju Earlier today, President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, visited UK Prime Minister, David Cameron, at his official residence in Downing Street, London. According to a Downing Street spokesperson, below is what was discussed between the two leaders. “The Prime Minister welcomed President-elect Buhari of Nigeria to Downing Street this morning. Both leaders congratulated each other on... Read More

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Army claims to have rescued 20 women, children from Sambisa

by Panshak Ibrahim The Defence Headquarters says 20 women and children were rescued during a military operation in Sambisa forest in Borno, on Friday. This was revealed in a statement released by the Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen Chris Olukolade. “Despite continuous encounter with large number of land mines which still litter the Sambisa forest,... Read More

“Don’t drag me into what doesn’t concern me” | Fayose wants nothing to do with Kashamu’s mess

by Kolapo Olapoju Ayo Fayose has enough troubles of his own, hence, he can be forgiven for not wanting to be associated with the brouhaha of Buruji Kashamu, a man he once shared a bottle of Moet champagne with as well as a plate of amala. Forgiven! The Ekiti state governor has distanced himself far away from the... Read More

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Nigerian man solves 30-Yr-old mathematical equation, breaks academic record at Japanese Uni

by Rachel Ogbu A Nigerian student, Ufot Ekong who is from Akwa Ibom State has become the first Nigerian to receive a First Class degree and become the best overall student from Tokai University in Tokyo, Japan since 1965.

Muhammadu Buhari went to visit David Cameron today at Downing Street (See Photos)

by Damilola Jagun President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, earlier today, May 23, met with the Prime Minister of United Kingdom, David Cameron. Buhari visited the recently re-elected Cameron, at his official residence in 10 Downing Street, London. The President-elect travelled out of Nigeria on Friday, to the United Kingdom. See photos below:

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Desperate man, Buruj Kashamu has threatened to commit suicide

by Kolapo Olapoju Ogun Senator-elect Buruji Kashamu whose home is surrounded by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has threatened to kill himself. The NDLEA officials are in his home to pick him up as part of the process of extraditing him to the United States, where he is wanted by prosecutors... Read More

Gimba Kakanda: The zealots’ misrepresentations of Buhari

by Gimba Kakanda Perhaps a more heartbreaking trend is the fact that this league of largely Northern Nigerian critics, which has long earned a reputation as the self-appointed litigators of God, even considered impropriety of handshakes between unrelated men and women as an “emergency”, while the entire region is under terrorist attack and the national... Read More

#DECAfrica2015 in pictures

The first annual Digital Entertainment Conference #DECAfrica2015 organised by Wildflower PR and Company in conjunction with Business Day held on Tuesday the 19th of May 2015, at the Civic Centre in Lagos. The event featured a mix of Nigerian and international experts in digital and entertainment business. They included Adebola Williams, Leslie Kasumba, Rich Simmonds,... Read More

Ice prince preaches on the gospel of premarital sex

by Chinwe Okafor Ice Prince is one to talk. I wonder how the students of the University of Lagos whom he went to preach to, felt as he told them that they shouldn’t do exactly what he did. But who am i to judge. He may after all be speaking from experience. Life, they say,... Read More

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Supreme Court re-lists constitution amendment case for Monday

by Ranti Joseph It seems the National assembly have found a way around it and President Goodluck Jonathan is not winning the battle as in a surprise U-turn, the Supreme Court rescheduled for Monday the hearing of the case arising from the face-off between the National Assembly and Jonathan on the legality of the Fourth... Read More

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My military dad prevented me from relating with boys – Belinda Effah interview

by Anike Jacobs Nollywood actress, Belinda Effah, who recently won the Most Promising Actor of the Year Award at the ninth edition of the African Movie Academy Awards is our celebrity for the weekend. In this interview, Belinda, who was a subject of discussion during the last African Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) with her... Read More

35 APC senators endorse Saraki for Senate President (VIDEO)

by Clifford Orji Minutes ago, Bukola Saraki uploaded these two videos on his official twitter. The rumour going around about a consensus candidate for the position of Senate President and Deputy Senate President is false. — Bukola Saraki (APC) (@bukolasaraki) May 23, 2015 Men lie, women lie, videos don’t.

Oyegun: No magic wand to make our economy better overnight

by Ranti Joseph The chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) John Odigie-Oyegun has said that the promise made by the party to make Nigeria better would be fulfilled but it won’t happen overnight. Oyegun, who disclosed this on Saturday at the two-day retreat for all APC senators-elect at the Ibeto Hotel, Abuja, explained to... Read More

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Family denies allegations that Osun worker attempted suicide related to unpaid salaries

by Ranti Joseph Remember the civil servant, Femi Owolabi, who almost committed suicide due to unpaid salaries by the state government, his family members have denied the report saying it was a family affairs. Owolabi, a level-4 Environmental Officer in the council, reportedly attempted suicide on Thursday last week by drinking Gramozone in his B 19 Ogbon... Read More

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It’s time for Ben Murray-Bruce’s phone battery to die

The Murray-Bruce experiment has finally jumped the shark. We were with him when He ranted about corruption He complained about poor governance He claimed to have never flown first class Ok, we weren’t all in on that third point. We were partially there. But still… With the fuel scarcity, I feel for my people... Read More

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We hear Jonathan, Sambo, Obanikoro, others will leave Nigeria after May 29

by Kolapo Olapoju According Punch Newspapers, President Goodluck Jonathan, Vice-President Namadi Sambo and several ministers have concluded plans to travel abroad shortly after the May 29 inauguration of a Buhari’s government. It was reported that Jonathan said he would travel out of the country for a much needed rest after the May 29 inauguration, while Sambo is planning to... Read More

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EbonyLife TV Shows Support For Africa Fashion Week Nigeria 2015

Africa Fashion Week, the leading platform for showcasing emerging and exciting fashion talent in the country, has announced Ebony Live TV as its Media Partner for the 2015 edition of the Fashion Week in Nigeria. The annual African Fashion Week Nigeria provides aspiring Nigerian designers with an opportunity to showcase their works to the continent... Read More

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This is what Buhari went to do in London

by James Sambo President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, travelled to London unexpectedly, on Friday, May 22. He was expected to be in Abuja for a Jumat service to mark the beginning of the week-long activities for his inauguration on May 29. However, Buhari flew to London, and his media team led by Garba Shehu, has released a... Read More

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Why Kenneth Okonkwo won’t cheat on his wife… has nothing to do with her

by Chinwe Okafor It apparently takes a lot for a man not to cheat on his wife. Temptation is hard to avoid but Kenneth says its a piece of cake for him. How? He told The Sun how and why he would probably never cheat on his wife of 7 years and it has little to... Read More

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Some northern elders want Buhari to grant amnesty to Boko Haram terrorists

by James Sambo Prominent northerners have implored the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, to declare amnesty for Boko Haram insurgents when he takes over power on May 29. The elders who made the call include the former Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Mohammed Uwais and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Ambassador Babagana Kingibe and... Read More

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Buruji Kashamu’s home surrounded by NDLEA

by Damilola Jagun The home of Ogun state Senator-elect, Buruji Kashamu, has been surrounded by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). According to Channels TV, the NDLEA is making moves to extradite the Kashamu to the United States of America to answer drug related charges against him in the country. Kashamu had... Read More

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Dele Momodu: Goodbye President Jonathan, but remember you were warned

All the appeals I made in good faith were rebuffed and pummelled by some of your aides, friends and supporters but I did not mind them because I knew a day like this would come when I would sadly have the chance to say I told you so, even though it was my fervent wish... Read More

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Senator Akume does not agree with Tinubu, Bisi Akande over zoning in APC

by Kolapo Olapoju Senate Minority Leader, Senator George Akume, apparently has a different point of view regarding the zoning arrangement in the All Progressives Congress. While the Pioneer National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Bisi Akande and leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, have declared that zoning won’t be used to determine... Read More

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How I convinced my son to marry a foreigner – Adams Oshimhole’s mum

by Anike Jacobs Last Friday, Comrade Governor of Edo state, Adams Aliyu Eric Oshiomhole exchanged marital vows with his heartthrob, former Miss Iara Fortes, a lawyer from Cape Verde. Parents of the bride, Mr and Mrs Fortes flew in from their home in the Netherlands to attend the ceremony while the Governor’s mother, Hajia Aishetu Oshiomhole... Read More

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Nigerian women, Etcetera has (plenty) tips for you on how to please your man

by Chinwe Okafor Well at the very least, celebrities can heave a sigh of relief to be spared this weekend of the fiery wrath of defunct Nigerian artiste turned social banter and critic, Etcetera. He has decided to ply on a more humanistic terrain and offer much-needed counsel to Nigerian women, on how to avoid... Read More

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Diezani literally ran like ‘Blessing Okagbare’ to board Buhari’s flight yesterday

by Kolapo Olapoju Maybe not as fast as Blessing Okagbare, but Diezani Alison-Madueke, ran the race of her life on Friday morning, to meet up with a life-saving flight to London, which had Muhammadu Buhari, on board. The Minister of Petroleum Resources apparently smuggled herself into a British Airways flight to London, so as to have a... Read More

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Best friends, Yvonne Nelson and John Dumelo attack each other on Twitter

by Anike Jacobs Sadly, these two are no best friends anymore, at-least for now. Last weekend Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson led a #DumsorMustStop vigil along with other Ghanaian celebrities to protest the bad power situation in the country, but her ‘best friend’ John Dumelo failed to support the cause. As a result, Yvonne Nelson openly called him... Read More

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Buhari may pardon soldiers on death row – Femi Falana

by Kolapo Olapoju Leading lawyer and human rights activist, Femi Falana, says that President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, may commute the sentences of soldiers on death row. In a telephone interview with Punch Newspapers, he expressed optimism that the incoming President may not sign the death warrants on the 66 soldiers convicted for mutiny. He said, “No democratically elected... Read More

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7 popular excuses you can use to avoid NYSC camp activities

by Anike Jacobs Are you part of the ongoing three weeks compulsory orientation camp for corps members and you are looking for a way out of the stressful camp activities, then we have got you covered with seven popular excuses you can use. Disclaimer: Try them at your own risk. 1. Fake diseases: Show the... Read More

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