5 things to know about Dangote’s visit to IDP camps

Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote visited some of the IDP camps in Maiduguri, Borno state on Sunday. He was joined by famous international band, U2’s lead singer, Bono. The visit was guided by Borno state governor, Kassim Shettima who showed Dangote and Bono around and provided information on the state of the camps and... Read More

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August 28, 2016

Dangote, Bono visit IDPs in Borno

Business mogul, Aliko Dangote on Sunday visited the Dalori IDP Camp in the Bama Local Government Area of Borno state. Dangote was accompanied by global celebrity and founder of ONE, Bono who is currently in Nigeria. While addressing the IDPs, Dangote assured them that his foundation would ensure their children are well-educated. “We are here in Maiduguri... Read More

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September 15, 2015

D’banj got this super-cool gift from American superstar, Bono

D’banj was one of the few celebrities who made sure to fraternize with the legendary artiste, Bono, when he came to town to promote his charity campaign- ONE. Out of good gesture and the kindness of his heart, Bono gifted D’banj with an iPad, to say thank you for hosting me while he was in town.... Read More

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August 30, 2015

Legends Meet! Bono watches Femi Kuti perform at African Shrine

It is not very often you’d see a legendary artiste sitting in the audience at the African Shrine. U2 Rockstar and world peace ambassador, Bono was in town recently for his ONE campaign and was spotted at the New Afrika Shrine on Saturday night. He was watching Femi Kuti and his band perform live rehearsal... Read More

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August 27, 2015

Waje and Bono team up for “Strong Girl”

Waje and multi Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter Bono were spotted together at a One.org campaign activation in Nigeria, where the Nigerian afro-reggae soul diva joined the U2 frontman for a session for ONE. Bono is a renowned philanthropist who was named person of the year in 2005 and has since then received various forms of... Read More

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December 8, 2013

Queen Elizabeth will be absent at Mandela’s funeral, 140 heads of state to attend

The Queen will not attend Nelson Mandela’s funeral after being advised to scale back on long haul travel, it has been reported. Instead Prince Charles will represent the British monarchy at the memorial events in South Africa commemorating the Nobel Peace Prize-winner’s life. The Queen, meanwhile, is expected to pay tribute to the revered statesman... Read More

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December 8, 2013

Opinion: Nelson Mandela – Only the deep can call the deep

by Adeolu Ademoyo Yes, it is good that you declared three-day mourning period for Mandela in Nigeria. Will it not be a good way to honor Mandela’s memory if the one who declared a three day mourning in Nigeria also declare at least one-day war against corruption, against the un-ethical in our lives-just in memory... Read More

March 16, 2013

She’s back! Winfrey tops list of Forbes 10 most influential celebrities of 2013 – Bono, Dr. Oz, Orman also listed

by Rachel Ogbu Forbes has released its 10 most influential celebrities of 2013 with familiar names like Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg topping the list. To create the list Forbes used E-Poll Market Research which ranks more than 7,500 celebrities on 46 different personality attributes based on their polling data of Americans. “To break ties,... Read More

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January 16, 2013

Opinion: I am an activist… so what?

by Damola Adegun To be honest, some of the most satisfying moments of my life have been when I have confronted oppression, extortion and shades of vices that continue to mortify our prospects as a nation. In recent times, I have noticed attempts to label some very active good governance advocates on the Nigerian e-sphere... Read More

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