I consider it a great privilege to count Shina Peters, the Afro-Juju maestro, who turns 60 this week, as one of my friends and brothers. Dele Momodu has already penned a short tribute in his honour and a committee of friends is planning a day of tributes to coincide with his birthday on May 30.... Read More

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May 4, 2017

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“Obama considered a gay relationship with his professor, cheated on Michelle” | New biography reveals

by Tolu Omoyeni It would have been near perfect to use the word ‘shocking’ in the headline for this article but when you’re done reading this, you’ll understand why we didn’t think it necessary to frighten you. In five days, a tell-all book written by Pulitzer prize winner, David Garrow will be published. The biography... Read More

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May 4, 2017

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Meet Sheila Miyoshi Jager, the woman who allegedly rejected Barack Obama’s marriage proposal TWICE

by Dolapo Adelana Before immediate former president of the United States, Barack Obama met Michelle, there was Sheila Miyoshi Jager. Sheila was Barack’s love who rejected him twice, according to a new biography. David Garrow, author of the new book, “Rising Star: The Making of Barack Obama,” says Obama met Jager in the mid-’80s when... Read More

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September 27, 2016

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American professor writes Buhari’s biography, to be launched on October 3

An American professor, John Paden, a notable Don of International Studies, George Mason University, America has written a book on President Muhammadu Buhari titled, “The Challenges of Leadership in Nigeria’’. The biography which is published by Hudahuda Publishing Company, will be launched on Oct. 3 at the International Conference Centre in Abuja. Personalities expected at the occasion include... Read More

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June 17, 2016

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Reuben Abati: The legend of Fela like you’ve never read before

On the occasion of his 80th birthday, Benson Idonije, who is arguably Nigeria’s most informed analyst of jazz music and an enthusiastic promoter of popular culture and music has released for public review and consideration an absolutely well-informed biography of Fela, the Afro-beat music maestro. The book is a useful contribution in my opinion. But... Read More

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October 20, 2014

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DonJazzyfied: A biography of record producer, Don Jazzy written by Kehinde Ajose (LOOK)

by Damilola Jagun A journalist and talent development strategist, Kehinde Ajose, has penned a biography about famous record producer and Mavin honcho, Don Jazzy. According to the writer, The book is titled, ‘Donjazzyfied’, is about ‘lessons drawn from Don jazzy on how to move from ‘Best kept secret’ to becoming a ‘Don’ in your field’.... Read More

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February 22, 2014

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‘Sanusi can not be arrested’: Federal High Court rules

by ‘Jola Sotubo The suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, followed through with his promise to go to court over his removal. A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has provided succour for the CBN governor as it has issued an injunction to prevent any security agency from arresting... Read More

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February 21, 2014

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The New York Times on Sanusi’s ‘removal’: Jonathan is ‘too casual about corruption’ (READ)

by Adeola Balogun The suspension of Nigeria’s central bank governor has continued to generate controversy all around the world. This is all the more so because, just before his suspension, he had blown the whistle about oil funds missing from the nation’s federation account. The New York Times has prepared an article on the development... Read More

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February 21, 2014

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‘I’m surprised it took them so long’: Sanusi opens up on his suspension (WATCH)

by ‘Jola Sotubo It is no longer news that the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has been suspended by President Goodluck Jonathan. Sanusi was away in Niger Republic with other governors of West African central banks when he was informed of his supension. The suspended governor has opened up on... Read More

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February 21, 2014

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‘It is absolutely illegal’: APC Senate caucus reacts to Sanusi’s suspension

by ‘Jola Sotubo The suspension yesterday of the Central Bank Governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has been highly criticized by various citizens. The members of the House of Representatives have rejected Sanusi’s suspension describing it as illegal. The caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Senate has also spoken out on the development in... Read More

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February 20, 2014

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Why the House of Reps rejected Sanusi Lamido’s suspension

by Adeola Balogun The suspension today of the controversial Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has continued to cause uproar around the country. The move has been criticized by many as an attempt to victimize Sanusi for speaking out about missing petroleum funds. The House of Representatives has also spoken out... Read More

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February 20, 2014

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10 things you SHOULD know about the acting CBN governor (PICTURED)

by ‘Jola Sotubo President Goodluck Jonathan today suspended the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and appointed an acting governor to fill in for him. Dr. Sarah Alade, is said to be the most senior deputy governor of the bank and as such was chosen for the task. Here are 10... Read More

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February 16, 2013

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I grew up in the village and my boob job was not to impress anybody – Karen Igho (PHOTO)

by Chi Ibe For Karen Igho, you can say hers is a rag to riches story and you can’t help but admire her for where she is now. After winning the Big Brother Africa competition, she has not stopped working hard to remain on top. In a recent interview, Igho talked about growing up in... Read More

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October 5, 2012

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One Year Anniversary: Tim Cook steps out of Steve Jobs’ shadows

by Lance Ulanoff Steve Jobs wasn’t perfect or infallible. He was tough, intractable, perhaps unfair, and occasionally even mean-spirited. These are not characteristics many of us spent time pointing out a year ago when the Apple CEO and founder succumbed to cancer. The loss, though expected, hit us all hard. Jobs was one of us... Read More

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July 6, 2012

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“His name is Aliko Dangote” – Tolu Ogunlesi reviews the un-authorised biography

A decade ago most people outside Nigeria would have said, “Aliko who?” Not anymore. In 2008 he became the first Nigerian to make it onto Forbes’ rich list. In 2011 the magazine disclosed: “The Nigerian businessman’s fortune surged 557 percent in the past year, making him the world’s biggest gainer in percentage terms and Africa’s... Read More

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May 15, 2012

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Ashton Kutcher as Steve Jobs; does he pull it off?

by Tolu Orekoya It seems that the ex Mr. Demi Moore is putting on his serious acting hat on as he gets into the role of Steve Jobs for the new biopic currently being filmed. Kutcher seems keen to get his Jobs on. The working title is “Jobs:... Read More

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February 17, 2012

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Critics are calling it brilliant! Oscar-winning documentary maker presents Bob Marley film

By Rachel Ogbu Oscar-winning documentary maker, Kevin Macdonald has made a biography of reggae legend, Bob Marley. Aided by the singer’s family and record label who gave the project their blessing, the first authorised film of his life premiered at the Berlin film festival, and while questions about Marley remain, it goes some way to... Read More

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‘It is absolutely illegal’: APC Senate caucus reacts to Sanusi’s suspension

Why the House of Reps rejected Sanusi Lamido’s suspension

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Ashton Kutcher as Steve Jobs; does he pull it off?

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