As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today No more Labour for Mimiko Leadership Fayose still has a case to answer Nation David Mark says no-shaking for Fayose Punch El-Rufa’i revisits the Sambo factor in Kaduna Leadership …And he reveals how to defeating...
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by Adaobi Okwy Relationships are dicey. They can go from hot to cold in the blink of an eye but still, we love that we’re loved and for that reason, we make a lot of sacrifices, some of which hurt us in the long run. But, what if before we get to the long run,...
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by Alkasim Abdulkadir If Nigeria had a credible and consistent poll in the form of the Gallup poll, the measurement index will have shown that President Jonathan’s popularity spiked momentarily in the wake of the recent national honours. Citizens took a momentary break from the regular discontent with his leadership to hail this gesture, which...
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by Isi Esene The ban on the movement of commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, seems to have been relaxed by the Lagos State Government, going by the sheer number of motorcyclists on major highways. In areas like Ikeja, Surulere, Ketu, and some parts of Lagos Island, commercial motorcycles can be often seen plying their...
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by Reno Omokri The manner in which Nigeria confronted and defeated the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) has exposed the challenge Nigeria faces in fulfilling her potential. Corruption, tribalism, religious bigotry and extremism are symptoms of the challenge we face. They are not the challenge. To understand and address the challenge Nigeria faces, we need to...
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by Olusegun Somefun I have heard about the existence of this old boy with a beautiful mind, Akinwande Oluwole Babatunde Soyinka, ever since those yore days of childhood. Wole Soyinka does not know me, I have not seen him eyeball to eyeball or even caught a physical glimpse of him.Then, so I also do not know...
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by Michael Ogundana Nigeria, so many things have been said about you. You are arguably the most controversial country on earth, only few people have said something good and great about you. Your case is just like the case of the biblical Nazareth- can any good thing come out of Nazareth said the people, but...
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by Tunde Fagbenle Now that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has “unanimously” adopted President Goodluck Jonathan as its candidate for president in next year’s election, and as Dr. Jonathan leaves us in no doubt of his intention to run for a second term after his first full four years ends in May 2015, my mind...
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Sterling Bank has given its customers the chance to make a wish for Nigeria as it celebrates its 54th Independence Day Anniversary today; October 1, 2014. Filled with hope for the future and voicing words of prayer; customers captured from different branches, wished for better leadership, a more secured nation, good health for their fellow...
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by S’ola Filani Happy Independence day, Nigeria! So, when my boss gave this assignment to visit a major market place in my area and talk to people to know their reaction – and their feelings towards the Nigeria Independence Day celebration today, I was indifferent…I didn’t care. Like Tinubu stated in his speech on Tuesday,...
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As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today Buhari is talking about missiles Vanguard David Mark dislikes treasonable comments Nation Uduaghan’s 2015 vision is crystal clear Vanguard Jonathan promised 2 million votes Leadership Northern governors are sure of one thing Nation APC insists...
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by Ayobami Oyalowo Nigeria is 54 and yes it is a huge milestone indeed, therefore let’s roll out the drums and celebrate because we have added another year as a republic. But before we sing, dance and make merry, I would love for us to pause and reflect in sincerity; is this really the best...
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by Akan Ido Actress, Omoni Oboli is back at the Presidential Villa, but this time she’s wearing something less revealing. Oboli, who today attended the Independence Anniversary Dinner at the State House Banquet Hall, is decked in a wine coloured dress tapered in the middle with a black strip. Her last visit to the seat...
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We deliver your news brief for Tuesday, October 1, 2014. The Peoples Democratic Party in Ekiti State has accused the State Chief Judge, Justice Ayodeji Daramola, of supporting the All Progressives Congress in its attempt to stall the inauguration of the Governor-elect, Mr. Ayodele Fayose. The PDP accused the Chief Judge of deliberately amplifying what...
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by Anike Jacobs Oh no! Saddened by the filtered news of her failed marriage to her American based husband, Phillip Ehiagwina, Nollywood actress Ini Edo surprisingly engaged one of the crew members during a movie shoot yester- noon. A friend of ours who was on the set with them exclusively told us that the incident...
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by Anike Jacobs Tunji Balogun wants everyone to know that despite all the marital crisis, Tiwa Savage is his true love. The 323 entertainment boss who has been in the news for the wrong reasons in recent times, has just put up a photo of his wife, Tiwa Savage, on Instagram as part of #WCW, or...
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by S’ola Filani So last night, Peter Okoye, one half of Pop duo Psquare, fell off stage while performing at the concert. The Pop duo were performing ‘Bring it on’, a song off their new album ‘Double Trouble’ when Peter Okoye apparently stepped too close to the centre edge of the five-foot elevated stage and...
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by Anike Jacobs Last night, award winning soul singer, Waje was one of the star studded lineup of performers at Beat 99.9 FM’s 999 Concert to celebrate their 5th anniversary, which went down at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The singer showed up at the event looking hot in a mix print jumpsuit...
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by S’ola Filani How sweet of them. Google is celebrating with Nigeria today by changing its logo on Google.com.ng to a doodle which shows characters from some of the Nigerian tribes. Also, some of the widely used modes of public transportation available in the country – keke Napep (tricycle), a danfo bus & an okada...
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by S’ola Filani The Nigerian military has arrested the foreign computer expert behind the several video shots sent to online media organization and foreign media houses. He was arrested with some sophisticated equipment and copies of some of the videos the terrorists had sent to online media houses on their escapades, including that of the...
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by S’ola Filani Happy Independence Day Nigerians! In honour of the 54th Independence Day today, some Nigerians have taken to twitter to pour out their hearts on how they really feel on the state of the nation today, using the #IDreamOfANigeria hash tag. Many of the youths prayed for a corruption free Nigeria with constant...
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– Below is the full text of President Goodluck Jonathan’s 2014 Independence Day broadcast to Nigerians. Fellow Nigerians: 1. Today marks the 54th anniversary of our country’s independence as a sovereign nation. This is also the tenth month of our journey into a new century, having marked the centenary of our nation in January this...
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by Kolapo Olapoju On 1st October 2013, President Goodluck Jonathan announced that the Independence Day celebration would be low-key. Nigerians were not in any way perturbed nor were they expecting any elaborate celebrations, considering the challenges the country was grappling with. Information Minister, Labaran Maku sought to convince journalists at the state house in...
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by Tunji Andrews On April the 6th, 2014, Nigeria, via it’s Bureau of statistics released the results of it’s GDP rebasing exercise, which saw it more than double in size, and surpass Africa as the Largest country in Africa. Nigeria has “rebased” its gross domestic product (GDP) data, which has pushed it above South Africa...
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As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today Text of 2014 Independence Day Broadcast Nation Tinubu has scores to settle with Jonathan Premium Times Buhari wants you to know this Vanguard Jonathan, Governor move against Senators, Reps Leadership APC slams INEC over illegal...
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by Soyombo Ayomikun She was A beautiful woman Chubby cheeks Cherry eyes She conceived But not of a man We came forth Her children She’s our mother She’s Nigeria We are her children We are Nigerians She never got tired Of giving birth So fertile is her womb Sprouting with seeds each & every day...
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On this day 54 years ago, there was a lot of excitement across the country as the British handed over the reins of political power to Nigerians. Nigeria had become an independent state. The hope and sense of anticipation that accompanied that period has over the years been replaced, by a more sombre litany of...
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by Akan Ido Wizkid has taken delivery of a new set of blings from famous jeweler, Joseph Frost of London. The artiste who recently released his sophomore album, Ayo posted a photo on Instagram flaunting his new Rolex watch accompanied by glittering neckpieces which must have cost a fortune. He captioned it thus: “Picked up the...
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by Akan Ido Produced by Cobhams, No Be You is the 8th single off Waje’s critically acclaimed album W.A.J.E. The video was directed by FilmBoy and shot at Haven Homes in Lagos. It co-stars fast rising actor Deyemi Okanlawon of Ndani TV’s Gidi Up. Waje was styled by Fierce and Modish. The video will be...
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by Emmanuel Ugwu Dimgba Igwe, a rock star of Nigerian tabloid journalism and one of the Nation’s finest columnists, set forth on a routine jogging exercise in his Lagos neighbourhood three Saturday mornings ago. And he died. A driver ran over the running Dimgba and accelerated away from his fallen bleeding victim. An innocent fitness...
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