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Africa is not a total failure – Obasanjo
Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has charged African leaders to set their sights on good governance that would effect growth and development in the continent. Obasanjo, speaking at the recently…
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‘Many generations will remain grateful to Obasanjo’ – Buhari
President Muhammdu Buhari has asserted that former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, through his personal sacrifice, commitment and wisdom, has contributed immensely to the institutionalization of democracy in Nigeria and Africa. While…
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#SocialMediaWeekLagos2016: Exploring the impact of technology in Africa
Social Media Week Lagos 2016, Africa’s largest technology, business, and digital media conference, will hold from February 22 to 26, 2016 at Landmark Event Centre, Water Corporation Road, VI, Lagos.…
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LBS’ African Business Conference roll out #AfricaWeSee campaign
The Lagos Business School African Business Conference has announced the roll out of the #AfricaWeSee campaign to generate awareness and gather insights for this year’s conference scheduled to take place…
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How corruption increases Boko Haram membership
Transparency International (TI) says there's a relationship between the rise of insurgency in and the level of corruption in Nigeria. A report by TI stated that while African leaders are using…
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Will Netflix really make a difference in Africa?
Let’s not go that far yet. Let’s start from Nigeria. Yesterday, when the news broke about Netflix being available in almost every country, there were different reactions from Nigeria. Of…
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Ebola makes a return to Liberia, 15-year-old boy dies
In September, Liberians were relieved to learn that the deadly Ebola Virus Disease had been eradicated from their country. But it appears the jubilation was short-lived. According to Chief Medical Officer…
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Future Forward: Lights, Camera, Africa 2015 film festival
In a rousing fifth year, the Lights, Camera, Africa!!! Film Festival presents this year's festival under the title, Future Forward. Future Forward is an assembly of bold and energetic pieces…
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“Past leaders did not fight for personal estates” – Osinbajo
Vice president, Yemi Osinbajo, took a jab at our present crop of leaders, by saying that Nigerian leaders of the past, neither lived nor fought to enrich themselves, or left vast personal…
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Biodun Shobanjo, John Momoh, Troyka Chairman, Ije Nwokorie, others to speak at RED Summit
'The RED Summit', West Africa's biggest gathering of media leaders across sectors in the sub-region has announced a line-up of Keynote Speakers for the first edition. It includes Ije Nwokorie,…
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Lagos has the 3rd most millionaires in Africa
A recently released report by AfrAsia Bank and New World Wealth has named Lagos as the city with the third most millionaires in Africa What city is #1? Well,…
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Sarkodie is the best rapper in Africa – Here’s the only proof needed
Best rapper, at the moment guys... we're not reaching, not that far. To be a darn good rapper, you have to have an awesome flow, impeccable delivery, some wordplay, and…
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Finally! Africa is free of “wild” cases of polio
Africa has been battling different kinds of diseases and epidemics, but we've made a breakthrough in one epidemic, Polio. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) Africa has been free of wild…
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Could Omotola be Africa’s first momager?
So here’s the deal, being a momager automatically paints you as a predator. Just look at Kris Jenner, the queen of the Kardashian clan, and all the wahala she gets…
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#IfAfricaWasABar: See top funny tweets from the viral hashtag
What started as an innocent call-out from a young Botswanan writer quickly sparked a Twitter debate about the state of African geopolitics. Siyanda Moutsiwa, a 22-year-old from Gaborone, thought she'd…
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Only in Africa, a pounded yam eating competition
You've probably heard about the hot dog eating competition in America. Well, here's an African twist - a pounded yam eating competition. On Instagram, OnlyInNigeria posted a video of what…
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Does Akon really want to light up Africa?
This writer doesn't seem to think so. In fact, according to this writer, Akon is scum and so is his project of lighting up Africa. Akon made an announcement on May…
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African Union proposes one passport, one currency: Is the world coming to an end?
Before anything, let's be clear on the headline - it's a joke. Anyway, word on the street is that the African Union plans on introducing a singular currency and passport in…
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France bans African kids from “hissing” in school
With so many things happening around the world like terrorism, disease outbreaks, earthquakes, floods, "transracial" women, and racist bills being signed into law, it gives the impression that maybe the world is…
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Female Presidents in Africa: A rather short history
The world is beginning to acknowledge the role of women in society and power, this is evidenced by the greater focus demonstrated globally towards creating equality between the male and…
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Mortimer Hope: Why Mobile broadband is a catalyst for growth in Africa
Key to optimising Africa’s mobile opportunity is building a stable regulatory and business environment. This includes clear and transparent spectrum management processes to support the mobile industry’s investment in network…
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We will rescue Africa from poverty and ignorance – Tinubu
by Kolapo Olapoju National leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, says the administration of Muhammadu Buhari, will work assiduously to contribute its quota to the development of the…
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This is what Pres. Jonathan wants to do after May 29
by Ranti Joseph Apparently, President Goodluck Jonathan has other interests after leaving office on May 29 as he hinted that his major commitment will be to engage religious and ethnic…
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Otedola’s daughter, DJ Cuppy featured in Forbes Woman Africa
by Chinwe Okafor Like father like daughter. Ife Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy has been featured in Forbes Woman Africa Magazine. The 23 year old, who is currently a post graduate…
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South Africa doesn’t deserve to be a leader – Obasanjo speaks on xenophobia (WATCH)
by Kolapo Olapoju While speaking at the Texas Southern University (TSU) in Houston, Texas on April 25, Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, says that South Africa doesn't deserve to called an…
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Kayode Komolafe: Has globalisation come to a dead end?
by Kayode Komolafe These are certainly scary times for young men and women migrating to seek better life elsewhere. The situation is more pathetic in Africa as demonstrated by two…
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Tony Elumelu: What is good for democracy is also good for business
by Tony Elumelu Primarily, I believe that a proper role of government is to support economic expansion, but in the end, the driving of the economy must be led by…
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Opinion: In God’s name, Mr. President leave peacefully and don’t cause further harm
by Ogundana Michael Rotimi It is high time to put an end to your sitting in the Villa, which you have dishonored by your contempt of all virtue. You have…
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UN, EU, others tell FG to respect the Constitution
by Ranti Joseph The United Nations, the European Union and the African Union, on Wednesday, urged the Federal Government and other stakeholders in the electoral process to respect the constitutional…
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Must Reads: Nigeria is seeing a shift in politics of religion, Can corruption be eradicated? + more
Serena Williams: I’m Going Back to Indian Wells. TIME Welcome back, Missy Elliott. CNN.com The big dangers of 'big data'. CNN.com Nigeria seeing shift in politics of religion ahead of…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy