Buhari receives Equatorial Guinea’s highest national award (PHOTOS)

While criticism of his administration seems to have increased at home, President Muhammadu Buhari, who is on a state visit to Equatorial Guinea, was on Monday conferred with the Highest National Honor of the country for his personal integrity, courage in fighting terrorism and leadership style The honor of “Gran Collar De La Orden De La... Read More

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Award, Buhari, Equatorial Guinea

January 15, 2016

Jonathan becomes first African leader to be honoured with SCLC award (PHOTOS)

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday, became the first African leader to be honoured by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Jonathan was awarded with the Presidential Award in recognition of his leadership in advancing human rights, social justice and the fight for universal freedom. The award given to Jonathan as part of... Read More

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Award, Goodluck Jonathan, martin luther king, SCLC

November 13, 2015

The Beatz Awards 2015 nominees’ list is out (READ)

As we gear up for the award ceremony, the voting process commences from the 16th of November 2015 to 6th of December 2015. Voting can only be done on the website (www.thebeatzawards.com). PRODUCER OF YEAR SARZ- EXPENSIVE SH-T COBHAMS – WISH ME WELL DON JAZZY – GODWIN MASTERKRAFT -INDOMIE YOUNG JON – BOBO WOLE ONI... Read More

Jega honoured with 2 major international awards (PHOTOS)

Former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Attahiru Jega has been honoured with two international awards for his role in the 2015 general election. Jega was on Tuesday, honoured with the 2015 Charles Manatt democracy award by the International Foundation for Electoral Systems, in Washington. He was also awarded with an integrity award by US-based Nigerian... Read More

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Award, IFES, INEC, Jega, NHEF

June 4, 2015

Babcock University honors Fashola with a degree

Former governor of Lagos state, Babatunde Fashola was honored with an award of Honoris Causa by Babcock University in Ogun state at the University’s Post Graduate convocation ceremony. According to the school, Fashola on Thursday was recognized for his visionary leadership in innovatively attracting foreign investment to Lagos state among others. Fashola was not the... Read More

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January 30, 2015

Sam Smith plans to give his Grammy ‘Album of the year’ Award to Beyonce

by Chinwe Okafor Oh well. Sam Smith has revealed that should he win the Grammy Award for Album of the Year at next month’s Grammy Awards, he’ll be handing it over to Beyonce. He is going to do this because The Queen Bey is his hero. Both artists are tied with six nominations each at... Read More

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August 25, 2014

OH OH! Nicki Minaj suffers wardrobe malfunction during the VMA’s (PHOTOS)

by Damilola Jagun She shows a lotta skin, but not an inch more than she wants you to see! During the MTV Video music awards which held on Sunday, 24 August, Nicki Minaj suffered a wardrobe malfunction while performing ‘Bang Bang’ on-stage with Jessie J and Ariana Grande. The 31-year-old rapper’s fashion mishap was caused... Read More

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March 31, 2014

Opinion: Lupita Nyong’o is the new face of black beauty

by Darasimi Oshodi And during her gracious speech at the Oscar awards, she blew everyone away with the statement, “No matter where you’re from, your dreams are valid.” Lupita Nyong’o, is undoubtedly the new face of black people, particularly black women, all over the world. The Oscar award winner, who won the 2014 award for... Read More

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January 8, 2014

Official CV of Stella Oduah confirms she never obtained a US Masters’ Degree (See Photo)

by Oge Okonkwo Online media platform, SaharaReporters have released another report on the fresh scandal involving Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah. A curriculum vitae of the embattled Minister of Aviation has reportedly been obtained by the SaharaReporters which they certified as the “original copy, an evidence that an MBA degree was never obtained by Oduah... Read More

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January 8, 2014

Stella Oduah scandal: Nigeria is governed by adulterers & ritualists – Femi Fani-Kayode

by Oge Okonkwo Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has something to say about the latest scandal involving current Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah and a Masters degree which she purportedly obtained in the United States, reported by online media platform, SaharaReporters. Fani-Kayode known for his controversial articles, held nothing back as he threw harsh... Read More

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January 7, 2014

Report: US College denies awarding Stella Oduah an MBA

by Oge Okonkwo Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation , Stella Oduah whose office has been trailed with huge scandals is having her integrity questioned some more as reports cast doubt over the authenticity of the Master’s Degree which she purportedly obtained in the United States of America. The Minister had brandished a Master’s degree in Business... Read More

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December 31, 2013

Opinion: Why Obasanjo is my man of the year

by Ose Oyamenda-Eimakhu Here is the same Tinubu wishing what he never wished on his enemy on the Nigeria he loves. You wonder why people pity Nigeria and wonder if our dear country would ever every shake off the disaster called her leadership? And, you also wonder if Abacha was alive today, would Tinubu be... Read More

Award, bola tinubu, cancer, is my, man, myself, OBJ, of the, opinion, ose oyamendan-aimakhu, Sani Abacha, year

December 6, 2013

“I won’t die, Rita” – Nollywood’s Charles Novia & Rita Dominic bring the claws out on Twitter

by Chi Ibe Producer and now blogger, Charles Novia has never hidden what he things – and so when he shared his list of the five best Nollywood actresses this year, everyone paid attention. Including one of the ‘honorees’. But she wasn’t pleased. Apparently, being listed fifth and being slammed for one movie while heavily... Read More

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November 25, 2013

Errm, what’s happening here? R. Kelly & Lady Gaga give raunchy performance at the AMAs (See Photos)

by Muyiwa Daropale Lady Gaga and R. Kelly served up a sizzling performance at 2013 American Music Awards held on Sunday at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. The 27-year-old singer performed a presidential themed version of her song “Do What U Want” with R. Kelly, who played the American president while Gaga appeared as a Marilyn Monroe type character. At one... Read More

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November 25, 2013

Aww, how sweet: Rihanna shares touching moment with mum on stage at the AMAs (PHOTOS)

by Oke Efagene Superstar singer, Rihanna shared an adorable moment with mum, Monica Fenty on Sunday night at the American Music Awards. Fenty presented her daughter with the Icon Award and gave a heart-warming speech while on stage. She said; “I know the journey of your career has not always been an easy one,” she... Read More

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August 4, 2013

T.B. Joshua receives peace award from Arewa Youth Forum

by Akan Ido The Arewa Youth Forum were at the Synagogue Church Of All Nations to present Prophet T.B. Joshua with an Ambassador for Peace award. National Director of Public Affairs, Arewa Youth Forum, Benue, Nigeria, Bello Abdulhamid, said Joshua deserves the award because of love he has always demonstrated irrespective of barriers of race,... Read More

Award, AYF, nigeria, Northern Nigeria, SCOAN, T.B Joshua

July 26, 2013

#TheFutureAwardsAfrica: Application for the British Council’s Int’l Young Media Entrepreneur prize has been extended [DETAILS]

by Oge Okonkwo The Central Working Committee (CWC) of The Future Awards Africa is partnering with British Council on this year’s Future Awards Prize in Media Enterprise. The Young Media Entrepreneur Award is for an individual who has recorded enormous success in the media sector. WHAT IS THE MEDIA SECTOR? 1). Interactive software, entertainment and... Read More

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May 19, 2013

SNAPSHOT: Wizkid beats Psquare, Iyanya & Davido to emerge ‘African Artist of the Year’

by Akan Ido One moment Wizkid was on a flight to Ghana with his record label crew comprising of Dammy Krane and Capt. Demuren, and the next he’s caressing a plaque for winning the African Artiste(s) of the Year category at the just concluded Ghana Music Awards Festival. [Up in the air! Wizkid and Dammy... Read More

Award, Capt. Demuren, dammy krane, Ghana, wizkid

January 24, 2013

It’s official, the Nigerian Broadcaster’s Nite 2013 berths

by Daniel Essien Coming on the heels of a successful hosting of the 2012 edition of the Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA) in Lagos, the organisers of the event have concluded for an event to further celebrate and honour winners at the NBMA. Tagged “The Nigerian Broadcaster’s Nite,” the event according to the founder, NBMA,... Read More

Award, broadcasters night, industry, Kazeem Popoola, NBMA, winner

January 20, 2013

Is Mel Gibson the father of (gay) Jodie Foster’s 2 children? Judge for yourself – See Photos

Mel Gibson could be the biological father of Jodie Foster’s two sons, reports suggested yesterday. The remarkable claims were made in the aftermath of the actress’s speech at the Golden Globes. Headlines from the glittering event were given over to her first public admission that she is gay, and a salute to her former long-term... Read More

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November 3, 2012

SNAPSHOT: Say hello to Beauty and the B… aba Iyabo

by Hauwa Gambo It’s impossible for us to have seen President Olusegun Obasanjo – the same one who is butt of jokes about his looks – with the most beautiful girl in the universe and not say something! The former head of state and then president was found in New York at the South-South Awards... Read More

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October 21, 2012

“Worst collabo goes to Tonto Dikeh ft Shina Rambo!” Top 12 tweets on the Headies 2012

by Isi Esene The Hip Hop World Awards, also known as the ‘Headies‘ have come and gone but reactions continue to stream in on the events of the awards night. From the thrills, ‘Oops’ moments, diss, fun and glamour, we present here our top 12 tweets on the Headies. Please feel free to agree or... Read More

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September 10, 2012

Mike Adenuga, Tony Elumelu, 147 others to get national honours – See full list

by Isi Esene Multi-billionaire tycoon, Mike Adenuga leads the pack of 149 Nigerians that made the list of the 2012 National Honours Awards. The Globacom chairman is to be honoured with the Grand Commander of the Order of Niger (GCON), the second highest national honour in the country. He is the only one listed in... Read More

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Buhari receives Equatorial Guinea’s highest national award (PHOTOS)

Jonathan becomes first African leader to be honoured with SCLC award (PHOTOS)

The Beatz Awards 2015 nominees’ list is out (READ)

Jega honoured with 2 major international awards (PHOTOS)

Babcock University honors Fashola with a degree

Sam Smith plans to give his Grammy ‘Album of the year’ Award to Beyonce

OH OH! Nicki Minaj suffers wardrobe malfunction during the VMA’s (PHOTOS)

Opinion: Lupita Nyong’o is the new face of black beauty

Certificate scandal: Aviation ministry pulls down Stella Oduah’s profile from website (See photos)

Official CV of Stella Oduah confirms she never obtained a US Masters’ Degree (See Photo)

Stella Oduah scandal: Nigeria is governed by adulterers & ritualists – Femi Fani-Kayode

Report: US College denies awarding Stella Oduah an MBA

Opinion: Why Obasanjo is my man of the year

“I won’t die, Rita” – Nollywood’s Charles Novia & Rita Dominic bring the claws out on Twitter

Errm, what’s happening here? R. Kelly & Lady Gaga give raunchy performance at the AMAs (See Photos)

Aww, how sweet: Rihanna shares touching moment with mum on stage at the AMAs (PHOTOS)

T.B. Joshua receives peace award from Arewa Youth Forum

#TheFutureAwardsAfrica: Application for the British Council’s Int’l Young Media Entrepreneur prize has been extended [DETAILS]

SNAPSHOT: Wizkid beats Psquare, Iyanya & Davido to emerge ‘African Artist of the Year’

It’s official, the Nigerian Broadcaster’s Nite 2013 berths

Is Mel Gibson the father of (gay) Jodie Foster’s 2 children? Judge for yourself – See Photos

SNAPSHOT: Say hello to Beauty and the B… aba Iyabo

“Worst collabo goes to Tonto Dikeh ft Shina Rambo!” Top 12 tweets on the Headies 2012

Mike Adenuga, Tony Elumelu, 147 others to get national honours – See full list

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