Tag: celebration

5 Times Wizkid Made History in the Music Industry

5 Times Wizkid Made History in the Music Industry

Since his debut song with Banky W’s record label Empire Mates Entertainment, “Holla at Your Boy,” Wizkid has gone on to mark his name in the halls of history as…

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At 70, What It Means To Be Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

The first time I spoke to Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, she was perhaps the most powerful minister in Nigeria and I was a 17 year old journalist. I had just interviewed her…

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My Dad Was Not Happy About My Celebration Against Australia – Asisat Oshoala

In a riveting clash at the 2023 Women's World Cup, Asisat Oshoala, the sensational Nigerian striker, left football enthusiasts around the globe both amazed and divided with her exhilarating goal…

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Just In: FG declares Friday public holiday for Eid-Maulud celebration

The Federal Government has declared Friday as a public holiday to mark the Eid-El-Maulud celebration. Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau made the declaration on Wednesday in a statement by the…

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12 thoughtful Eid Mubarak messages you can share with your loved ones today

by Samuel Okike   TheEid celebration is one Nigerians look forward to every year with much anticipation, however, for various reasons. While it is a time of much merriment, with…

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North Korea celebrates successful launch of Intercontinental ballistic missile in pictures

Army personnel and civilians gather at Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang to celebrate the successful test launch of intercontinental ballistic missile Hwasong-14 on July 4, according to reports.    …

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[The Alausa Blog]: Yes, Lagos is 50, but what did we benefit?

The Lagos@50 celebrations that threw the Centre of excellence into a frenzy of excitement and merriment  for 50 days finally came to an end on May 27 at the Historic…

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[The Alausa Blog]: #LagosAt50 Grand Finale celebrations| throwback to the beginning

The Golden Jubilee celebrations of Lagos State birthed the #LagosAt50. The planning committee fora Lagos @ 50 unveiled range of activities for the final celebration of the State’s Golden Jubilee…

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IPOB extends sit-at-home celebration to 10 Northern areas

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) said it has extended its sit-at-home order to 10 areas in northern Nigeria and Abuja. IPOB said this in a statement by its publicity secretary, Emma…

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MASSOB pulls out of planned Biafra celebration

by Azeez Adeniyi The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign state of Biafra (MASSOB) has pulled out of the celebration scheduled for Monday. One of its leaders, Uchenna Madu…

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[The Alausa Blog]: Have you seen the #LagosAt50 aso ebi?

Lagos is 50 and boy, did anyone even think the celebrations would be complete without the aso ebi factor? So a quick backstory on how we stumbled on the beauty?…

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Harmony Levin: Celebrating our small victories

by Harmony Levin   “Society has a way of stifling our small victories even when our life’s effort has gone into a task”   If you are part of the…

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My life has been a product of grace – Osinbajo

by Azeez Adeniyi Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said his life is a work of God's grace. Osinbajo said in an interview with State House correspondents after members of cabinet…

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Etisalat delights customers with ‘Green Xmas Offer’

In celebration of the festive period, Etisalat Nigeria has unveiled a new yuletide offer that will enable customers on the network enjoy a wide range of mouth-watering offerings and gift…

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Air Force troops in Yola, Adamawa celebrate sallah (PHOTOS)

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar on Monday celebrated the sallah with troops of the Nigerian Air Force fighting Boko Haram terrorists group in Yola and Adamawa States.…

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Opinion: The irresponsibility of a religious holiday extention

By Ahanonu Kingsley "Religion is the opium of the masses"-Anonymous. For a nation that pride itself as the most earthly nation, it is the liquor that holds even the process…

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Democracy Day Special (Live Blog)

Nigeria celebrates Democracy Day today Sunday, May 29th. President Muhammadu Buhari is curretnly giving the State of the Nation address on NTA. Watch below.

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Opinion: President Buhari, great expectations but disappointing results

By Frank Ijege Since the return to democracy in 1999, no election of has been celebrated like the one that brought General Muhammadu Buhari to power in 2015. His victory saw…

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‘We celebrate the return of Chibok girls’ | 5 Quotes from Pres. Buhari’s Children Day message

To celebrate the 2016 children day, President Muhammadu Buhari sent out a message to the nation. Here are five things we learnt from the message Every child has a right…

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Opinion: Tomorrow, my son

By Kingsley Charles Dear son, I've slunk into your cubbyhole this midnight hour to whisper this confession to your ears while you lie asleep, snoring softly. Where I lay on…

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Top blogger, Olorisupergal celebrates 6 years of blogging

Popular Nigerian blogger, Tosin Ajibade also known as Olorisupergal was joined by friends and colleagues on Friday, February 12 to celebrate the 6 years anniversary of her blog at the BHM Lounge…

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How Boko Haram supposedly celebrated Sallah (PHOTOS)

Pictures have surfaced, depicting members of Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, celebrating Sallah in an open field. A video released by the sect and obtained by Sahara Reporters, shows the insurgents…

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Samuel Ufot Ekekere: Celebrate, take stock and plan for 2015

by Samuel Ufot Ekekere   I stopped over to have a chat with an acquaintance on Christmas day. He sat on a ramshackle seat in a thatched drinking hut, having…

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GOOD NEWS: Fashola returns LASU school fees to N25,000

by Kolapo Olapoju   According to reports filtering in from Lagos State University, Ojo, the school fees of the insitution has been reverted back to the old amount, N25,000, by…

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YNaija Editorial: But Mr. President, are you really celebrating?

by the Editorial team Why an extravagant commemoration of British rule is more important to this administration than the disturbing loss of young Nigerian lives is unclear and goes to…

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‘We celebrate Tukur’s disgrace from office’ – Alao-Akala opens up

by 'Jola Sotubo Former Governor of Oyo, Adebayo Alao-Akala, has described the resignation of the former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairman, Bamanga Tukur, as cause for celebration. Alao-Akala is…

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Send Rivers police commissioner to fight Boko Haram – Soyinka tells Jonathan

by 'Jola Sotubo The crisis in Rivers has been analyzed by Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka and he puts the blame squarely on the shoulders of the state police commissioner, Mbu…

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Opinion: Spending my new year without NEPA

by Dolapo Aina People’s homes are following in the footsteps of corporate firms and government parastatals that have 2-3 generating sets. So much so that even NEPA offices now use…

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It’s almost here! 11 ways to usher-in a fun-filled New Year

by Aprille Ross I always have fun hanging out with friends; it's one of the most classic ways to bring in the New Year, so it always goes over well.…

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Ife Adebayo: Issues to ponder as Nigeria celebrates another Independence anniversary (Y! Politico)

by Ife Adebayo The minister of finance says we should only be worried when our debt to GDP ratio hits 60%, by that time this country will be no more, if…

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