Chimamanda pays tribute to Achebe: The man who rediscovered Africa

by Chimamanda Adichie After William Heinemann overcame their reservations and published “Things Fall Apart” in June 1958, it became a critical success. Achebe, the Times Literary Supplement wrote, had “genuinely succeeded in presenting tribal life from the inside.” A novelty indeed. “Things Fall Apart” was pioneering not in its subject but in its African point... Read More

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Tribute: For Chinua Achebe, a man who washed his hands early

by Cheta Nwanze “Age was respected among his people, but achievement was revered. As the elders said, if a child washed his hands he could eat with kings.” – Things Fall Apart, pg 5. It is not a surprise the amount of tributes that have poured in from around the world following the passing... Read More

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A tribute to Chinua Achebe, by Cheta Nwanze

By Cheta Nwanze “Age was respected among his people, but achievement was revered. As the elders said, if a child washed his hands he could eat with kings.” – Things Fall Apart, pg 5. It is not a surprise the amount of tributes that have poured in from around the world following the passing on... Read More

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There was a (rare) man…: An Achebe Obituary

by Cheta Nwanze Chinualumogu Albert Achebe was born in Ogidi, in Eastern Nigeria on November 16, 1930 to Isaiah and Janet Achebe. He attended St. Philips’ Central School, Ogidi from 1936 until 1942 when he moved to Nekede to attend the Central School there. While in Nekede, Achebe began to appreciate Igbo culture a lot more, and this appreciation,... Read More

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BBC speaks to Anambra officials on Achebe: “We have lost an illustrious son”

by Hauwa Gambo The British Broadcasting Corporation’s breaking news service has confirmed from officials of his home state Anambra that world renowned author and teacher, Chinua Achebe has died. According to the report: His home state of Anambra, in south-eastern Nigeria, was in mourning for its “illustrious son”, the spokesman, Mike Udah, said. Mr Achebe,... Read More

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Thisday Report: Gov Peter Obi confirms Achebe’s death

Governor Peter Obi of Anambra State has confirmed the passing away of one of the nation’s foremost literary icons, Professor Chinua Achebe. According to reports, Achebe, 82, died Thursday night in a hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, United States from an undisclosed ailment. A source close to the family said the professor had been ill for... Read More

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Sultry: Video Vixen Venita Marie shows a whole lot of skin (SNAPSHOT)

by Chi Ibe Video Vixen Venita Marie recently shared a photo of her sexy back on her Instagram page. Marie is a gorgeous model who acts and also appears in music videos.

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So should Limewire be forgiven? Illegal music downloads not hurting industry, study claims

It’s common sense: taking a thing that you used to pay for is not good for the people who created that thing. But when it comes to entertainment piracy, lots of folks—whether motivated by statistical curiosity, forward-thinking vision or a desire to rationalize their own law-breaking—have argued that things aren’t quite so simple. Now, with... Read More

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10 most overpaid jobs

by Rick Newman The final list includes jobs held by people who report relatively low levels of stress (a proxy for how demanding the work is) and who feel their job doesn’t necessarily make the world a better place. Jobs are hard to come by these days. Raises are puny. It’s getting harder to get... Read More

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“We will not free these 7 French hostages while our members are held and brutalised” – Boko Haram

by Rachel Ogbu “We are proud to say that we are holding the seven French hostages,” Boko Haram member announced on Thursday in the video aired by France’s i-Tele channel with French sub-titles. The Nigeria’s terrorist group went on to warn government officials not to use force as an attempt to rescue Tanguy Moulin-Fournier, a French... Read More

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Nigerians and Kenyans stage international tweet fight – #SomeoneTellKenya vs #SomeoneTellNigeria (TWEETS)

by Rachel Ogbu As expected, the report on how the Kenyan football team, Harambee Stars were treated on arrival into Nigeria to play a World Cup qualifying game against the Super Eagles on Saturday drew a lot of attention from both countries. There were also accompanying pictures that showed the visiting team training by the... Read More

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Give me my visa – Ex-minister, Mike Aondoakaa sues U.S. government

Disgraced former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Michael Aondoakaa, has sued the American government, seeking explanation for the revocation of his U.S. non-immigrant visa. The U.S. government had revoked Mr Aondoakaa’s visa and those of members of his family soon after he left office due to his alleged link to corruption.... Read More

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Rihanna’s tour bus stopped at Canadian border, marijuana discovered (REPORT)

Authorities found marijuana on a tour bus for Rihanna Wednesday. A tour bus for Rihanna was discovered to have marijuana on board when trying to cross the Canadian border. TMZ reports that 10 tour buses — none of which contained the 25-year-old “Diamonds” singer — were halted at Detroit’s Ambassador Bridge when trying to exit Michigan into... Read More

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Bribery scandal: Farouk Lawan fired from House Education Committee chairmanship

by Chi Ibe The Speaker, House of Representatives Aminu Tambuwal has sacked Farouk Lawan as Chairman, House Committee on Education. Lawan who was previously on suspension as Chairman of House Adhoc Committee on Fuel Subsidy Regime is currently facing trial for allegedly receiving a bribe of $620,000 from oil magnate, Femi Otedola. Tambuwal has also... Read More

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North West?: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are rumored to pick out a name as annoying as their relationship

Congratulations, Kimye. You’ve outdone yourselves. The latest rumor out of the gold-encrusted KK household is that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are going to name their baby North. Oh yes, the child’s full name will be North West (slow clap). It seems as if Kimye have officially and unequivocally fallen trap to the ridiculous celebrity... Read More

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“Mummy in the spotlight”: Kim Kardashian plans to rent entire hospital floor for delivery (REPORT)

Looks like Kim Kardashian is taking a page out of Beyonce’s “mommy in the spotlight” book. The reality star is reportedly set to rent out an entire hospital floor in Los Angeles for her delivery, the way Bey and Jay-Z did when they had Blue Ivy last year. Sources told the U.K.’s Daily Star that “Kim’s taking... Read More

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Kristen Stewart’s actor boyfriend, Robert Pattinson debuts new hairdo (LOOK)

Sorry ladies, Robert Pattinson’s luscious locks are (poof) GONE. The 26-year-old actor debuted his bald head while out and about in Adelaide, Australia, where he is currently shooting his upcoming flick “The Rover.” In the film,Pattinson plays Reynolds, a naive member of a gang of dangerous criminals who is left behind in the Australian desert and ends up... Read More

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Joel Brinkley: Good luck, President Jonathan, it’s time you were impeached

by Joel Brinkley Egypt has lost its place as the Arab/African worlds’ leader, and Saudi Arabia never had it. So for Nigeria, the time is ripe. But its leaders seem interested only in stealing the state’s money to make themselves rich beyond imagining. Just outside President Goodluck Jonathan’s office sat 17 ambulances, just in case... Read More

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“It’s true” – Family source confirms Achebe’s death

by Chi Ibe The rumours have swirled over the past two hours, and apparently confirmed by two major online media – Chinua Achebe, the writer almost synonymous with Nigerian literature has passed on. YNaija has frantically tried to confirm this news from family and associates, but many of them have either refused to speak or... Read More

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Just In: Chinua Achebe reported dead

Foremost novelist, Prof Chinua Achebe, is dead. He was 82. PREMIUM TIMES learnt he died last night in a hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. A source close to the family said the professor had been ill for a while and was hospitalised in an undisclosed hospital in Boston. The source declined to provide further... Read More

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Forget what you heard, Nigeria is getting richer – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze Public service Do you know this man? In the pictures and in the clip, it looks like an act of rape has just occurred. Following the ABSU rubbish from last year, we cannot, and should not allow another one to get away. If you can identify the man, or the victim, please... Read More

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Hauwa Gambo: I tire for this our nyama-nyama president (Y! FrontPage)

by Hauwa Gambo We have a president who, in the same year, declared that he is “not a lion” and has no need to be, only for him to turn round and declare that he “does not give a damn”. That statement still rankles me now as it did last year. I find it disrespectful,... Read More

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You’ve been warned (again): Vehicles with tinted glasses will be seized

Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, has again ordered his officers to arrest and bring to book, motorists using tinted glasses, as well as unregistered vehicles. Abubakar also expressed worry over what he called “the negative security implications associated with the unrestrained infringement on relevant laws on the use of tinted glasses and unregistered vehicles despite... Read More

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Opinion: We need to rethink our strategy for terrorism

by Kayode Komolafe Kano, like some other places in the north, has witnessed several of these killings in the last few years. So if it is attention that the killers want, they should have sufficiently got it. The impact on the economy and social lives of the areas seriously affected has been devastating. While the... Read More

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Terrorism alert: Domestic airlines fear for safety and reconsider operating flights to Northern cities

by Rachel Ogbu From cancelling night-stops for their crew and aircraft in extremely volatile northern cities, especially Maiduguri some domestic carriers are seriously considering whether to continue operating flights all together into other states like Kano and Yola . Airlines are believed to be carrying out safety and security audits of their operations with virtually... Read More

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Soldiers, SSS raid Boko Haram hideout in Ijora Lagos, discover bombs in cooler and ceiling (PHOTO)

by Rachel Ogbu About 100 soldiers including men of the State Security Service were said to have raided a terrorist hideout in Ijora, Lagos yesterday. Residents were alarmed when uniformed men in their numbers arrived the area at about 7am in search of suspected members of Islamic fundamentalist sect, Boko Haram. They military men proceeded to... Read More

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Saudi prince who raped and murdered his male servant in the UK transferred HOME to serve life sentence

by Rachel Ogbu A Saudi Prince who was shamed and jailed for life in Britain for sexually assaulting his male servant and then murdering him has been allowed to go home for the rest of his sentence.... Read More

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Turbulence ahead: Airlines may stop flying to Kano, Yola & others due to bombings

by Chi Ibe They can’t take it anymore it appears. Domestic airlines that fly to Kano, Maiduguri, Yola and other violence-prone destinations in the North are currently “carrying out safety and security audits of their operations” to decide if such flights can continue. According to the Punch: The development came a few months after... Read More

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“No minister will get cleared without a PDP membership card’ – Bamanga Tukur

by Rachel Ogbu Henceforth all ministerial nominees must be card-carrying members of the Peoples Democratic Party else they will be denied ministerial appointments, the party’s national chairman, Bamanga Tukur has reportedly said. Tukur was reacting to the deputy senate majority leader, Abdul Ningi’s comment, who complained that after PDP members had laboured for victory of the party... Read More

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Once upon a crusade: Akeem Lasisi remembers when he fell under Prophet Obadare’s spell

by Akeem Lasisi Early 1980s. The setting is Iroko, a sleepy town along old Ibadan-Oyo Road. A crusade was holding on the field of one of the primary schools there. At the centre of this was the preacher, whose words oozed with the power that commanded the attention of many people that had... Read More

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