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by Nnamdi Anekwe-Chive   In criticizing the Nigerian military’s war efforts in the North East, we often fail to understand the historical context within which they are performing the current task, we choose to disregard the decades of sheer neglect of future military planning… Robert Gates is one American that had the privilege of serving... Read More
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by Damilola Jagun The presidency has stated the factors behind the recent string of successes by the multi-national forces in the ongoing operation against Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram sect. On Wednesday, February 25, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, Doyin Okupe, while speaking with journalists in Abuja, assured Nigerians that the... Read More
by Chinwe Okafor The wife of a Liberian pastor who is based in the U.S, has been fined for praying too loudly outdoors. According to Valley News, the woman named Martha Nagbe has been fined $150 for “ unnecessary noise”  and appeared in court on two occasions regarding the matter. Despite the fines and court appearances, Martha, who lives in... Read More
  by Ranti Joseph ‎The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday said it has approved over $400 million foreign loans for Lagos, Rivers, Osun and Ogun states for the implementation of infrastructure projects.‎ The council however said the loans meant for All Progressi‎ves Congress (APC) controlled states, should not be seen as Greek gifts to... Read More
by Ranti Joseph Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Kenneth Minima, on Wednesday said that elections could be held in territories recovered from the Boko Haram insurgents. He said he was impressed with the feat achieved by the soldiers and pledged that more Nigerian territory still being controlled by the insurgents will be retaken. Minima said... Read More
by Kemisola Filani As we gear up for the upcoming general elections slated for March 28, the two major presidential candidates, the All Progressive Congress’ Gen. Muhammad Buhari (retd.) and the People Democratic Party’s Goodluck Jonathan have campaigned and still campaigning via available media options – from their CNN interviews, to presidential debates and campaign... Read More
by Anike Jacobs A Nigerian woman,  pastor and activist, Esther Ibanga, has been awarded a Japanese peace prize worth $170,000 (N34million) for her tireless vocal protest against Boko Haram killings and kidnappings, and pressuring the government to fight back against the extremists. Ibanga, who is the founder of the Women Without Walls Initiative (WOWWI), an NGO... Read More
by Anike Jacobs Don’t the ladies just love the Mavin lil’ prince, Korede Bello? Who wouldn’t – he’s got one of the best winks in the industry and his Godwin track is enjoying a massive airplay.   Over the weekend, the youngster rocked at the February edition of One Mic Naija which held Ember Creek,... Read More
by Jewel Stephen As part of Social Media Week Lagos 2015, L’Espace, a global address for shopping established and emerging African fashion, lifestyle & beauty is set to host three major fashion inspired sessions tomorrow at their VI flagship. With panelists ranging from media to fashion influencers such as Eku Edewor, Toke Makinwa, Funke Babs... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman in Osun State, Gboyega Famoodun, says the opposition party chose Maj.- Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) as its Presidential candidate because of the failure of the country’s younger generation. Famoodun while expressing his disappointment at the Nigerian youth, stated that representative of the younger generation in President Jonathan’s government have... Read More
by Anike Jacobs Former Head of State, Shehu Usman Aliyu Shagari, turned 90 today February 25 and he marked it in style. President Goodluck Jonathan and former Head of States including Ibrahim Babangida, Ernest Shonekan, Abdulsalami Abubakar, Obasanjo and Yakubu Gowon were at the celebration held in his honour in Sokoto state Shagari, was born... Read More
by Laila Ibrahim The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday, approved operating licenses for nine new private universities in the country. Following the approval of the council during its meeting which was chaired by Vice President Namadi Sambo, there are now a total of 60 private universities in the country. The nine new universities include: Augustine University, Ilara, Lagos State; Chrisland... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it wonders if President Jonathan is afraid of investigating the Ekiti rigging tape owing to his statement that it was fabricated. According to them, his body language depicting an unwillingness to act on it. The party issued a statement in London on Wednesday, February 25, through... Read More
by James Sambo The House of Representatives has urged the Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, to submit to the legislature, the full version of the forensic audit report on the alleged missing Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation ‎$20billion. International auditing firm, PriceWater House Coopers, had carried out the forensic investigation on behalf of the Federal... Read More
by Panshak Ibrahim The abductors of Rev. Phyllis Sortor, an American female missionary, have slashed their initial ransom demand by half, from N60 million to N30 million. Sortor was kidnapped at about 10a.m. on Monday, February 23, by six masked gunmen at her church premises at Emi Woro. An aide of the 87-year-old woman, Jacob... Read More
by Anike Jacobs A newlywed 18 years old lady, Rahma Hussaini, has slaughtered her newly wedded husband at Darmunawa quarters of the metropolis. Vanguard reports that she committed the offence today in her matrimonial home after a quarrel with the groom also identified as Tijjani Basiru (24). Isa Alhassan, a neighbour who witnessed the incident disclosed... Read More
by Ranti Joseph The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday has described the manifesto of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as unrealistic, saying it is meant to deceive and misdirect the electorates. According to PDP, APC’s promise to pay N5, 000 monthly stipend each to 25 million poor Nigerians would amount to N125 billion monthly... Read More
by Anike Jacobs As we count to the 2015 Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards (AMVCA) slated for March 7, the nominees brunch is currently taking place at the Intercontinental Hotel, Lagos. Omoni Oboli, OC Ukeje, Joke Silva, Ireti Doyle, Kunle Afolayan, Lala Akindoju, Ozzy Agu, Linda Ejiofor, IK Osakioduwa, Vimbai Mutinhiri, Kelechi Amadi-Obi, Blossom Chukwujekwu,... Read More
by Anike Jacobs Two hawt mums! Nollywood actress, Annie Idibia and mum of two, sure looks gorgeous in her black ensemble for the day, and yes she loves herself so much so that she is her #WomanCrushWednesday. #WCW is a weekly trend on Instagram that lets users post pictures of women they crush on. The... Read More
    by Ranti Joseph The Police in Edo State on Wednesday warned youth in the state to resist calls by politicians to serve as instruments of violence before, during and after the 2015 general elections. ‎The Commissioner of Police, Samuel Adegbuyi, gave the warning during a courtesy visit to the state chapter of the... Read More
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