2017

January 1, 2018

NLC is right about how workers were treated last year

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Sunday said the All Progressives Congress led administration pushed workers into poverty in 2017. NLC President, Ayuba Wabba said this in his New Year message in Abuja. What he said: He said statistics recently released by the National Bureau of Statistics indicated that over four million Nigerians lost their jobs... Read More

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December 31, 2017

#YNaija2017Review: Nigeria’s World Cup qualification, Mayweather’s victory | See the top sporting moments of 2017

A number of moments in the world of sports stood out in 2017, here are 8 top sporting moments of the year; Nigeria’s World Cup qualification Many wrote off the Super Eagles’ chance for qualification to the 2018 World Cup in Russia, after they were drawn with Cameroon, Zambia and Algeria. Nigeria used Cameroon as a... Read More

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November 23, 2017

Ric Hassani, Aramide, TJan, Johnny Drille to Perform at Live & Wavy – the full expression of music.

Lovers of good music are in for a treat this festive season as music concert Live & Wavy- the full expression of music, is set to have its maiden edition at Freedom Park, Lagos Island on Friday December 8, 2017. Headlined by multiple Headies Awards nominee Ric Hassani, Live & Wavy will feature performances... Read More

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October 26, 2017

Borders within 2017: The second trans-Nigerian road trip

For 46 days in 2016, Invisible Borders travelled across Nigeria photographing and writing on the road. The aim was simple: To map diversity across regions, states and ethnic formations in post-colonial Nigeria. These artists, through images and writing, interrogated both the elusive and apparent borders within the country years after the amalgamation of its Northern... Read More

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Election

Reuben Abati: JAMB 2017 – Matters arising

by Reuben Abati I attended a meeting recently at the headquarters of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board in Bwari, Abuja: the post-2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination review meeting chaired by the JAMB registrar, Professor Ish-aq Oloyede. Participants included Professor Oloyede and his technical team, field officers and other staff, all the Chief External Examiners... Read More

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Omotola’s Alter Ego is officially the most anticipated movie of 2017 (WATCH)

Sidomex Universal has released the official trailer for Alter Ego- Omotola’s first movie after her 3 year hiatus from Nollywood. On May 8, 2017, the official teaser to the movie was first released gathering massive attention from movie lovers making Alter Ego the most anticipated movie of 2017 so far. The movie features super star... Read More

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BREAKING: Real Madrid wins 2017 Champions league

Real Madrid has won the Champions league for a record 12 times after defeating Italian side, Juventus 4-1 at this season’s final. Portuguese star, Cristiano Ronalfo opened the scoring in the 20th minute with a fine shot from a Carvajal cross. Juventus responded with a spectacular bicycle kick by Madzukiç in the 27th minute. Casemiro... Read More

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AMAA

’76’ nominated 8 times | See full AMAA Awards 2017 nomination list

The Africa Movie Academy Awards 2017 nomination list has been released. The nominations were on Sunday announced by Bernie Goldblat, president of the AMAA jury, in Kigali, Rwanda. Nigerian movie ’76 got 8 nominations while Akin Omotosho’s Vaya was nominated 10 times. See full list: EFERE OZAKO AWARD FOR BEST SHORT FILM Bout – Nigeria... Read More

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CBN Cashless CardExpo Africa 2017: Get on board!

CardExpo offers a complete spectrum of event organization This is the one-stop event for everything payment in the African marketplace. The Conference offers strategic insights into industry emerging trend The Exhibition showcases a global mix of products, services and solutions. This year holds opportunities to tap from the millennials marketplace momentum, at the Startup Challenge... Read More

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Mother’s Day 2017: Don Jazzy, Adesua Etomi, Funke Akindele-Bello, others pen the sweetest messages to their mums

Ever imagined how Mother’s Day was celebrated before the gods blessed us with social media? We can hardly picture what it was like back then so we’ll just face front in gratitude for these platforms that allow us a glimpse into the lives of famous people and the lovely women who raised them. Mother’s Day... Read More

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February 21, 2017

Africa’s biggest and most prestigious HR conference to hold in Lagos in 2017

Human Capital Summit Africa (HCSA) 2017, Africa’s largest and most prestigious HR conference is set to hold at the Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos on March 9 and 10, 2017. Following the remarkably successful HCSA 2016, the organizers of the conference are determined to make HCSA 2017 an even greater success story.Human Capital Summit Africa... Read More

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February 13, 2017

Here’s the full list of winners at the 2017 Grammy Awards

The 59th annual Grammy Awards held on Sunday at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles. This year marks Beyonce’s 21st win as Adele was one of the biggest winners of the night. See full list of winners below; Record Of The Year: WINNER: “Hello” — Adele “Formation” — Beyoncé “7 Years” — Lukas Graham “Work”... Read More

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February 11, 2017

MMM Nigeria lifts restrictions on 2017 participants

Ponzi scheme, MMM Nigeria has announced lifting of restrictions on all Mavros acquired in 2017. In a statement on its website, the scheme said restrictions on investments made in 2016 still remain. According to the statement, participants who invested in 2017 can “develop the community and create new requests to provide help.” “Dear members, MMM... Read More

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January 21, 2017

Register now for this year’s Singles in Love summit

Singles in Love Summit is a love ministry birthed for the purpose of helping this generation of youths make the right decisions towards career and marital life. We want to nurture single youths who understands that they are here on purpose and they have the right to experience love and be loved in return because,... Read More

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January 19, 2017

Here’s a full list of winners at the People’s Choice Awards 2017

The 2017 People’s Choice Awards held on Wednesday night in Los Angeles. One of the biggest winners of the night was Justin Timberlake who won favorite male artist as well as favorite song for his Trolls soundtrack tune “Can’t Stop the Feeling.” See full list of winners below: MOVIES FAVORITE MOVIE Captain America: Civil War Deadpool... Read More

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January 5, 2017

Opinion: 2017 Ministry of Defence budget analysis

by Saatah Nubari This is the second piece in my 2017 budget analysis series. The first analysis focused on the budget of the State House (which was referred to as the Presidency in previous budgets). MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Today, we will take a look at the budget for the Ministry of Defence. The Ministry... Read More

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January 3, 2017

The Thread: You’ve got to try a little kindness this 2017

Nigeria is such a harsh land that the humans populating its surface tend to lose their humanity. Interestingly, this decency and humanity reveals itself when we move to other countries. Subomi Plumptre wants us to reach into the recesses of our being (depending on how far down we have pushed it) and act with kindness... Read More

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January 3, 2017

The Thread: How to achieve your goals in 2017

Whether we like to believe it or not, we carry with us our circumstances, our past into the new year. Rather than approach these as the baggage that hinders, we can actually use them as stepping stones to greatness in 2017. @Vunderkind tells us how. Do see below: You can do it.

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January 3, 2017

Pastor Adeboye, Dr. Olukoya, Apostle Suleiman… See the amazing prophecies for 2017

As the new year begins, predictions and prophecies into what it has in store for us are coming quick and fast from men of God across the country. According to Pastor E.A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), 2017 will be a ‘year of surprises’. See what he had to... Read More

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January 2, 2017

Buhari is a terrible, terrible leader | 5 takeaways for Nigerians as we go into 2017

by Mark Amaza Buhari is a terrible leader 2016 was President Muhammadu Buhari’s first full calendar year in office and save for the successes recorded against Boko Haram in the North-East, it was very underwhelming. Sadly, his record on other internal security matters has been dismal: the clashes between many communities in the Middle Belt and... Read More

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January 2, 2017

Nigeria is destined to be great – Tinubu

National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed optimism that Nigeria will fulfil its destiny. In a statement by his Media Office to celebrate the New Year, Asiwaju Tinubu said, ”The last year witnessed a lot of sacrifices on the part of Nigerians. The government of APC is mindful. It... Read More

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January 2, 2017

Treasury looters to face problems in 2017 – Bishop Okonkwo

The presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission, Bishop Mike Okonkwo, has said that treasury looters and those who want to destabilise Nigeria will face troubles in 2017. Okonkwo said this to journalists in Lagos during the crossover night service on Saturday. Okonkwo said, “There will be more problems for those who have looted the... Read More

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January 1, 2017

The Thread: 2017, you’re gonna hear me roar | Our top 10 New Year tweets

It’s a new year – 2017 people! Everyone’s excited and Twitter is buzzing about the new year as expected. We bring to you our favourite tweets about 2017. See below: Happy New Year 2017! It will be an extraordinarily beautiful year. Believe that! — JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) December 31, 2016 You made it into... Read More

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January 1, 2017

Army to spend N5bn on arms procurement in 2017

The Nigerian Army will be spending N5bn for the procurement of arms in 2017 to combat terrorism, Punch reports. According to the newspaper, the Army also plans to spend N846m on the repair of existing military equipment. A copy of the budget proposal of the Ministry of Defence shows that the Nigerian Army will be... Read More

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December 31, 2016

The Thread: Here’s how we will roll in 2017

Everyone is excited about 2017 which will begin in the next few hours. @Eromoegbejule narrates how he will be cruising into the New Year. Stepping into 2017 majestically like this because I know God's got me. pic.twitter.com/H2vA65gnWx — Eromo Egbejule (@EromoEgbejule) December 31, 2016 And God has mandated an angel to be my personal bouncer.... Read More

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December 29, 2016

Olamide, Korede Bello, Akpororo, Bovi, Simi, others set for Alibaba’s #January1stConcert

Mavin signed artists Reekado Banks and Korede Bello alongside Harry Song, Bovi, Akpororo, AY Makun, Simi, Waje, Chidinma, Omawumi and a host of others have joined the star-studded line-up of artists set to perform at January 1st Concert by Alibaba which is scheduled to hold on the 1st of January, 2017 at EKO Hotel Convention... Read More

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December 29, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: Senator Dino Melaye shares insights for living in 2017 (WATCH)

Senator Dino Melaye, the prayer warrior. Senator Dino Melaye, the prophet. Senator Dino Melaye, the motivational speaker. Here’s ALL you need to live through 2017 according to Senator Dino Melaye, the wisest. Watch: https://www.instagram.com/p/BOj4vgVDS7n/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BOj5FKJjEiA/ We’ve heard it all before. But thanks!

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December 26, 2016

FG to establish ICT university in 2017 – Minister

The Federal Government has started plans to establish an Information Communication Technology, ICT, University in the first quarter of 2017. This was disclosed by the Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu in Abuja on Monday. Shittu said the university will train students so that the industry can boast of enough manpower. “By the grace of God,... Read More

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