“There are businessmen who are interested in politics. I’m not one of them” | 10 things we learnt from Dangote’s interview with Bloomberg

Nigerian businessman, Aliko Dangote owns Dangote Group and is worth $13 billion according to Forbes. He sat with Bloomberg’s Francine Lacqua to discuss his business conglomerate, his undying support for Arsenal FC, his refinery under construction and the difficulties of doing business in Nigeria. Here are 10 things we learnt from the interview: He’s building... Read More

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September 8, 2016

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The Media Blog: Nigerians on Twitter (who know the story) have no sympathy for Toyin Subair

So high-profile media entrepreneur, best known for the high-profile failure of HiTV, Toyin Subair wrote this. (We tl;dr-ed it for you here). And Nigerians on Twitter (because Nigeria is not America where you can rehabilitate your image in peace via a thoughtful piece) came for him with these: The ambivalent. Toyin Subair: HiTV 101 If there’s... Read More

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September 2, 2016

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PROFILE: Attention everybody, Uche Nnaji is actually building a fashion empire

by Mazi Emeka You know Uche Nnaji for being fashionable, and visible, but did you also know that, with business, he has built a brilliant backend? As far as adverts go, Uche Nnaji is a breathing advert for his fashion brand and designs. He is neatly decked out in a dark colored suit, a purple... Read More

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September 9, 2014

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Raped to death: Man dies after having sex with 6 wives

by Azubuike Azikiwe A man has died in Benue state after being forced to have sexual intercourse with all of his six wives. The deceased, Uroko Onoja, a wealthy businessman in Ogbadibo LGA of the state, was reportedly having sex with the youngest of his wives, when the other five spouses stormed in, armed with... Read More

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June 12, 2014

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Businessman commits suicide after testing HIV positive in Anambra

by Zara Mustapha A businessman, identified simply as Ihejirika, based in Nnewi, Anambra was said to have committed suicide after the HIV test he undertook at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) Nnewi, came out positive. According to reports, the late Ihejirika, became ill and was rushed to the teaching hospital after undergoing several... Read More

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May 24, 2014

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Vice-President Sambo loses N200 million to robbers in Kaduna

by S’ola Filani A fortnight ago, Vice President Namadi Sambo lost N200 million to armed night marauders, Sun News reports. Although the incident has been kept under wraps and downplayed in government circles, a close associate of Sambo on Friday, disclosed that the armed men in military uniform invaded one of the commercial farms owned... Read More

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November 22, 2013

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Sad news: Kidnapped Sokoto businessman dies days after release (PICTURED)

by Akintomiwa Agbaje A Sokoto-based businessman, Alhaji Abu Dankure, who was kidnapped by four gunmen along Kupper road and released 11 days ago,died today at the Uthmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto at about 3 a.m. Dankure was aged 68. The deceased was taken to the hospital at about 2 a.m after complaining of a heartache and... Read More

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June 17, 2013

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“The epileptic emergence of the APC will enable the PDP win in 2015” – Tonye Princewill speaks on ‘Conversations with Mercy Abang’

Prince Tonye Princewill is a Nigerian politician and businessman, my guest for the the Conversations with Abang Mercy – He believes the aircraft owned by the Rivers State Government is a distraction for Rotimi Amaechi – Princewill said Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is making sure President Jonathan is surrounded by good, clean, honest advice…... Read More

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September 14, 2012

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Freakshow: Man colludes with mother to kidnap and ‘murder’ uncle (and now they fight for his property)

by Isi Esene The Police in Enugu State yesterday arrested eight people said to be involved in the attempted kidnap of a businessman, Igwebuike Ezeudu. One of the arrested suspects was a woman whose son, Tochukwu Ohamara, was reported to be the mastermind of the kidnap. He is currently at large, according to the police.... Read More

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July 10, 2012

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Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: It’s time to take over from the cowboys (YNaija Frontpage)

It’s amazing that I made it through the maze that I was in Lord forgive me I never would’ve made it without sin – Free Mason (Jay Z) As an ardent student of Nigerian business, I have always found the successful Nigerian businessman a rather fascinating character. I don’t... Read More

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“There are businessmen who are interested in politics. I’m not one of them” | 10 things we learnt from Dangote’s interview with Bloomberg

The Media Blog: Nigerians on Twitter (who know the story) have no sympathy for Toyin Subair

PROFILE: Attention everybody, Uche Nnaji is actually building a fashion empire

Man wants marriage dissolved over wife’s social media sexcapades

Raped to death: Man dies after having sex with 6 wives

Businessman commits suicide after testing HIV positive in Anambra

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Vice-President Sambo loses N200 million to robbers in Kaduna

Sad news: Kidnapped Sokoto businessman dies days after release (PICTURED)

“The epileptic emergence of the APC will enable the PDP win in 2015” – Tonye Princewill speaks on ‘Conversations with Mercy Abang’

Freakshow: Man colludes with mother to kidnap and ‘murder’ uncle (and now they fight for his property)

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: It’s time to take over from the cowboys (YNaija Frontpage)

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