Now we know – this is why MI wants Quilox manager fired

by Chinwe Okafor M.I Abaga is angry again and has taken to his favorite platform, Twitter, to vent his recent frustration yet again. His new target- Quilox. Apparently the rapper was billed to headline the ‘One Nite: Live and Unplugged‘ event which held at the club on Saturday but plans went south. According to reports, M.I and... Read More

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January 30, 2015

At 90, Robert Mugabe becomes the new Chairman of the African Union

by Kolapo Olapoju President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, has replaced Mauritania’s President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, as the Chairman of the African Union. 90-year-old Mugabe, on Friday, January 30, was elected as Chairman of the union at the AU summit in Addis Abbaba. Mugabe thanked African leaders for electing him, saying: “By electing me to... Read More

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October 29, 2014

Mr Incredible! MI’s new album to feature 27 artistes

by Tosin Michael After spending some time away from the Nigerian rap scene. M.I Abaga is primed to consolidate his spot as the chairman of Nigeria rap with the release of his third studio album scheduled for 30 October. Hip Hop heads had been left wondering why the forthcoming “Chairman” album has taken so long,... Read More

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October 17, 2014

@MI_Abaga drops teaser for upcoming album (WATCH)

by Akan Ido After announcing that his album will be available at the end of October, M.I Abaga has continued working on giving fans the best atmosphere to enjoy his work. The artiste has released a teaser for the Chairman Album to whet your appetite and keep you at the edge of your seat. Check out... Read More

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October 15, 2014

Nigeria may be unable to repay $1billion loan for armed forces equipment

by James Sambo The Chairman, House Committee on Finance, Abdulmumin Jibril, chairman, says that Nigeria may not be able to repay the $1 billion loan due to the unprecedented dip in revenue generation. Jubril stated this while responding to an inquiry made by speaker Aminu Tambuwal on President Goodluck Jonathan’s request, noting that the loan... Read More

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September 26, 2014

Fayose’s aide shot dead by gunmen in Ado Ekiti (VIEWER DISCRETION)

by Godwin Akanfe An aide of Ayo Fayose and former chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Ekiti State, Mr. Omolafe Aderiye was shot dead on the evening of Thursday, 25 September. Aderiye was reportedly attacked by four unknown gunmen at the Ijigbo area of Ado-Ekiti the state capital, and shot at... Read More

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August 18, 2014

#Ebola outbreak: Human rights boss is very angry with the NBA

by Aubuike Azikiwe The Chairman of National Human rights commission, Dr Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, has implored the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to defer its Annual Conference which is scheduled to hold in Owerri, Imo State, between 24-29 August because of the presence of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Nigeria. Odinkalu released a statement... Read More

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July 12, 2014

Female presidential aide ‘assaults Delta PDP chairman’

by S’ola Filani Hell was let loose yesterday in Asaba, the capital of Delta state, when the Special Adviser on Inter-governmental Affairs to President Goodluck Jonathan, Mariam Ali reportedly slapped the state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Nwaoboshi, “for disobeying her.” According to reports, trouble started when the chairman asked Mrs. Ali... Read More

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January 18, 2014

Dele Momodu: Who is deceiving Mr President?

by Dele Momodu It is really sad that Alhaji Babamanga Tukur became the fall guy of this crisis because he presided over a difficult party at a bad moment. He paid dearly for trying to stay loyal to a President who has chosen to surround himself with warmongers and hawks rather than peacemakers and doves.... Read More

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December 17, 2013

FG suspends UNN chairman of governing council

by Akintomiwa Agbaje The Federal Government has suspended Dr Emeka Enejere with immediate effect. This comes after the proposed and controversial end of the 5 month-old strike embarked upon by the Academic Union of Universities (ASUU). [READ: BREAKING: ASUU suspends strike after 5 months, students to resume] The decision was expressed in a statement signed by... Read More

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December 11, 2013

Garba Shehu: As Gov. Lamido and the PDP Chairman fight each other…

by Garba Shehu What this calls for on the part of Lamido, who apparently wants to replace Mr. Jonathan, is to know or identify your target/enemy and go after him. A party Chairman under the PDP has stopped being a respectable job since the forced exit of Chief Audu Ogbeh and to an extent Vincent... Read More

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December 3, 2013

‘They’re not taking their jobs seriously’: Rivers gov’t threaten to sack erring teachers

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Recent threats have been issued to newly employed teachers in Rivers State by the government over absenteeism from their duty posts. Mr. Ali Oruitemeka, The Chairman of the Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board (RSUBEB), said this while addressing head teachers of primary and secondary schools in Port Harcourt. The Nation reports: He said... Read More

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November 28, 2013

University of Abuja directs students to resume on Sunday

by Muyiwa Daropale The University of Abuja has ordered it’s students to resume on Sunday, 1st of December. Daily Trust reports that the directive was contained in a statement issued this morning and signed by the University’s registrar. The Federal Government this morning gave the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) a 7-day ultimatum to call off... Read More

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November 20, 2013

#AnambraElection: APGA’s Obiano thanks INEC for providing a level playing ground

The flag bearer of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Willie Obiano described the November 16, governorship election as a sign of great things to come to the state. Chief Obiano made this statement while speaking to journalists yesterday at his home town of Aguleri in Anambra East council area. Chief Obiano said the outcome of the... Read More

November 17, 2013

We screwed up – Jega admits INEC official compromised Anambra election

by NAN Police has confirmed the arrest of the Electoral Officer accused of deliberately compromising Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra state. In an interview Sunday, Attahiru Jega, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, said he was convinced the official purposely hijacked the election in some local governments, leading to a reschedule. “The Electoral... Read More

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November 13, 2013

PDP crisis: Baraje resigns as NRC chairman, gives reasons why

by ‘Jola Sotubo Abubakar Kawu Baraje, Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party splinter group, has resigned from his position as the Chairman of the Nigeria Railway Corporation Governing Board. The newly suspended PDP member revealed this development in a statement released on his behalf by the publicity secretary of the faction, Eze Chukwuemeka Eze. Baraje... Read More

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October 22, 2013

Chidi Odinkalu: The youth should seize this moment

by Chidi Anselm Odinkalu But, let’s face it, those who have run and ruined our country since Independence are not about to saddle up and ride away into the sun-set just yet. The only way for young people to get a look in is to organize, make themselves an indispensable nuisance, and mount an... Read More

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October 15, 2013

Femi Aribisala: Issues before the CONFAB

by Femi Aribisala One of the requirements of being the chairman of such an important committee is the ability to listen. Dr. Okurounmu apparently did not listen to the President. In the brief the President gave him, there is a clearly defined “no-go” area. The conference is not to be about how to dismantle or... Read More

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October 5, 2013

Former World’s Richest Man, Bill Gates ‘under pressure to quit Microsoft’

Three top investors in Microsoft are taking aim at Bill Gates to step down as chairman of the company he founded nearly 40 years ago, according to reports. The mystery backers have not been named but are understood to be lobbying the company’s board of directors for Mr Gates to be replaced, unnamed sources say.... Read More

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September 13, 2013

“Waziri lied to seek undue relevance” – Nuhu Ribadu lays it on former EFCC chairperson (READ)

by ‘Jola Sotubo Following a statement reportedly issued by former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Mrs Farida Waziri, in which she supposedly made some comments relating to another past Chairman, Nuhu Ribadu, the latter has released a statement of his own purportedly to clear his name. See excerpts from Mr. Ribadu’s... Read More

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September 4, 2013

“There is only one PDP and I’m firmly in charge” – Chairman, Bamanga Tukur talks tough

by Isi Esene Bamanga Tukur, the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has come out in force to state his case in the internal squabble rocking the party and refusing to recognise the splinter faction. A group and six governors and former vice-president Atiku Abubakar announced the creation of a faction of the party... Read More

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Now we know – this is why MI wants Quilox manager fired

At 90, Robert Mugabe becomes the new Chairman of the African Union

Mr Incredible! MI’s new album to feature 27 artistes

@MI_Abaga drops teaser for upcoming album (WATCH)

Nigeria may be unable to repay $1billion loan for armed forces equipment

Fayose’s aide shot dead by gunmen in Ado Ekiti (VIEWER DISCRETION)

#Ebola outbreak: Human rights boss is very angry with the NBA

Female presidential aide ‘assaults Delta PDP chairman’

Mo Abudu, Ladi Balogun, Makhatar Diop, Adebola Williams, others speak at the 2014 NYU Africa Economic Forum (PHOTOS)

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EbonyLife TV CEO, Mo Abudu hosts Bola Adesola, Omobola Johnson, Sola David-Borha, Betty Irabor, Lanre Da-Silva Ajayi, other female business leaders in Lagos (PHOTOS)

Dele Momodu: Who is deceiving Mr President?

‘Resign? No way!’: Bamanga Tukur denies tendering his resignation (READ)

Oma Areh: Music, movies and money, 2014 is the year of the entertainment brand (Y! Pop-of-Culture)

ASUU sacks chairman, appoints caretaker committee

FG suspends UNN chairman of governing council

Garba Shehu: As Gov. Lamido and the PDP Chairman fight each other…

‘They’re not taking their jobs seriously’: Rivers gov’t threaten to sack erring teachers

University of Abuja directs students to resume on Sunday

Ex-Nigeria Airways workers stage protest, vow to sabotage Nigerian Eagle

LEAP Africa launches its Social Innovators Programme and awards in Lagos

#AnambraElection: APGA’s Obiano thanks INEC for providing a level playing ground

We screwed up – Jega admits INEC official compromised Anambra election

PDP crisis: Baraje resigns as NRC chairman, gives reasons why

Chidi Odinkalu: The youth should seize this moment

Femi Aribisala: Issues before the CONFAB

Former World’s Richest Man, Bill Gates ‘under pressure to quit Microsoft’

“Waziri lied to seek undue relevance” – Nuhu Ribadu lays it on former EFCC chairperson (READ)

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