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     “The biggest reason why social media has become such a big deal in Africa, is because the mainstream media has been hounded and gagged for so long, that people finally found a way to express themselves without government influence.” The session was called ‘Africa’s Future Economy’ and the panel had quite a good mix... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola Three weeks ago, the victim was Dele Oroja, the chairman of Meiran/Ilepo branch of Three Wheelers Association of Nigeria. He was shot by a drunken police corporal, Abbey Adekunle and save for the intervention of the Lagos State Police Commissioner, Umar Manko, his death would have unleashed violence and revenge. Since then,... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola The disagreement between the Ministry of Aviation and the management of Arik Airlines has been resolved and every misunderstanding settled. The conclusion is that the Federal Government has cleared the management of the airline to resume full flight operations. Interestingly, the national issue was settled like a family matter, and all accusations... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola Labaran Maku, the achiever Last week, President Jonathan launched a new book, Slow and Steamy Transformation: A Progress Report. It detailed the stellar achievements of his ministers. Whereas all the ministers had amazing achievements, the Most Outstanding Minister award went to Information Minister, Labaran Maku, who keeps proving that he was born... Read More
Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka Friday reacted angrily to claims by President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday that the protest in Lagos early this year against fuel subsidy removal was sponsored, saying that he and the protesters have been “maligned and insulted by such reductionist reasoning.” The President had during the 52nd Independence anniversary lecture in... Read More
A New Testament scholar claims to have found evidence suggesting that the Gospel of Jesus’s Wife is a modern forgery. Professor Francis Watson, of Durham University, says the papyrus fragment, which caused a worldwide sensation when it appeared earlier this week because it appeared to refer to Jesus’s wife, is a patchwork of texts from... Read More
The pop phenomenon, Lady Gaga on tour in Europe, has us agog at her outrageous getups (more meat?). She’s been spotted with a garden on her head, slogans on her chest and carrying a bag festooned with expletives. Elsewhere, we saw Nicki Minaj looking crazy as usua. And an extra one … Tell us what... Read More
by Akan Ido Many Nollywood insiders and observers alike are aware of the rivalry between ‘Omosexy’ – Omotola Jalade Ekeinde and screen goddess Genevieve Nnaji, but few must have heard there has been a lasting “professional rivalry” between Nnaji and Stella Damasus. This much is contained in Charles Novia’s yet-to-be-released book which dished out off-screen... Read More
by Akan Ido Ladies, if you’ve always had that eternal question about whether your celebrity crush is a boobs or an a*** man then you better watch this clip as 2face Idibia, MI Abaga, IcePrince Zamani, Sage, Yaw and other celebrities air their views on the weighty subject. We hope you’re ready for the answers... Read More
by Isi Esene Four Federal Road Safety officers were recommended for dismissal by a constituted disciplinary committee over allegations of receiving a N3,000 bribe from motorists on July 21 in Ogere, Ogun State. The Federal Road Safety Corps members operate under the Zone 2 division of the road safety organisation which comprises Lagos and Ogun... Read More
by Isi Esene Former inspector general of Police, Sunday Ehindero, who is being prosecuted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for allegedly embezzling N16m meant for the police has been remanded in prison custody until he is able to meet bail conditions. The former IGP failed to provide the N10m... Read More
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