#ThisShouldConcernYou: Gific to showcase the ABC of printing in Lagos

by Stanley Azuakola For the third year in a row, young people and retirees would be introduced to modern printing machines and technology, in an exhibition organized by Gific Printing Solutions Limited. The Gific Annual Printware Exhibition (GAPE) holds from Thursday August 9 to Saturday August 11, 2012. Gific calls the exhibition “a social empowerment... Read More

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August 4, 2012

Have you heard? God is angry with Plateau State, says governor

by Stanley Azuakola These days, Plateau State is only in the news on issues bordering on violence, conflict, and death, it sadly seems. No solution has worked from military intervention to peace parleys to political horse trading in changing this trend. Its government now offers a reason why. According to the state’s governor, Jonah Jang,... Read More

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August 4, 2012

Abuja cab driver who returned missing N18mn gets N30,000 reward

by Isi Esene The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Abuja has rewarded Umeh Usuah, an Abuja taxi cab driver with N30,000 for returning the sum of N18mn left in his cab by a passenger who he recently alighted at an hotel. Mr. Usuah said he was at the car-wash when he discovered a bag left... Read More

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August 4, 2012

Temie Giwa: Money, violence, and inequality (YNaija Frontpage)

Nigeria’s Gini score in 2010 was 0.4296, showing a remarkably unequal society with large sum of the GDP going to the pockets of the super rich and oil marketer, leaving the rest for 60% of Nigerians to share at the rate of $1 a day. Two years ago, the British Broadcasting Company (BBC) released a... Read More

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August 4, 2012

Here we go again: PDP to challenge Edo governorship election result

by Stanley Azuakola Just when we were about to cheer that no party was going to contest the results of the Edo State gubernatorial election in which Governor Adams Oshiomhole emerged victorious, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has crashed the party. The PDP filed its protest at the Edo State Governorship Election Tribunal, barely two... Read More

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August 4, 2012

“Even if it takes my last blood” – Auto Lounge boss promises to extract N14m payment for Naeto C car gift

by Stanley Azuakola As far as a lot of people are concerned, the car gift was the high point of the Naeto C wedding. It was a befitting climax to the rapper’s much anticipated big day. Unfortunately, it seems the... Read More

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August 4, 2012

I have a chance to win gold since it is Federer’s first Olympic final – Murray

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Despite losing the Wimbledon title to Roger Federer last month, Andy Murray is confident he can get win this time around, when both tennis players come face to face in Sunday’s Olympic final. Murray reckons that the fact it is Federer’s first time in an Olympic final is a big boost for... Read More

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August 4, 2012

I cannot understand why Beckham wasn’t selected for the Olympics – Mourinho

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Jose Mourinho says he has been left perplexed by Stuart Pearce’s decision, to leave former England captain David Beckham, out of his Great Britain Olympics team. The Real Madrid coach believes that the LA Galaxy player should have made the cut, taking into consideration his involvement in the successful bid for the... Read More

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August 4, 2012

Group cancels planned birthday celebration for James Ibori

by Isi Esene An amorphous group called The James Ibori Political Associates has announced the cancellation of the planned 54th birthday celebration for James Onanefe Ibori which was earlier scheduled for today, August 4. James Ibori is the former governor of Delta State who was convicted along with his wife, mistress, and lawyer in the... Read More

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August 4, 2012

“We are fit and ready to start the new season” – Di Matteo

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Roberto Di Matteo is delighted that he and his Chelsea players, have returned from their American tour, without any new injuries within the squad. The Italian also stated that the confidence within the camp is high, and they cannot wait for the new season to kick off. “I think this week has... Read More

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August 4, 2012

Woman sentenced to two years in prison for stealing recharge cards, claims hypnotism

Isi Esene Aminat Akiode, a 27-year-old woman has been sentenced to 2 years imprisonment for a stealing recharge cards worth N300,000 on May 4 in Adigbe, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Akiode, who was sentenced at a Chief Magistrate Court in Abeokuta, was an employee of Global Communications Investment (GCI) Limited at the time of the offense.... Read More

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August 4, 2012

Stevie Wonder calls it quits with wife of 11 years

by Isi Esene Stevie Wonder has filed for divorce to end his marriage with his fashion designer wife, Kai Millard Morris. The couple have been together for 11 years but they have been separated since 2009, therefore the request for divorce is not coming as a complete surprise. In the court papers, Wonder, 62, agreed... Read More

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August 4, 2012

Did you know GEJ has a Special Asst. on Youth and Students? “He will give the youth a voice,” associates say

by Isi Esene A group called Conscience Nigeria has expressed its delight with the President’s decision to appoint Jude Imagwe as the his special assistant on Youth and Student Matters. The Conscience Nigeria group believes Imagwe will bring his wealth of experience to bear as the immediate past president of the National Association of Nigerian... Read More

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