Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie just became the first African ever to deliver the Harvard University Class Day Speech which is a major feature of the university’s annual graduation events. Class Day speakers are selected by the students themselves. Previous speakers include last year’s speaker, former US Vice President under President Obama, Joe Biden; former President Bill... Read More

April 10, 2017

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Nigerian teen accepted into 8 Ivy League schools

by Dolapo Adelana A 17-year-old Nigerian teenager, Jude Okonkwo, based in the United States, has been accepted into the eight Ivy League schools. Okonkwo’s story comes a week after another Nigerian-born teenager, Ifeoma White-Thorpe, also gained admission into all eight Ivy League schools. The Chaminade high school student was accepted by Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth... Read More

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April 4, 2017

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Entertainment Roundup: Runtown speaks at Harvard University, J.Lo officially introduces her new boyfriend to her mum | More stories

Catch up on all of yesterday’s top entertainment stories and others that unraveled over the night – and are sure to buzz all day today. Runtown speaks at Harvard UniversitySurely, we now have more cause to be “mad over” Nigerian pop act, Runtown. The singer was a guest at Harvard University where he spoke to... Read More

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March 22, 2017

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‘Dino Melaye only attended a one-week seminar, not an alumnus – Harvard University’

by Dolapo Adelana Ivy league school Harvard University on Tuesday dismissed a claim by Senator Dino Melaye that he was once a student of the institution, according to online news medium Sahara Reporters. According to the news medium, the claim was dismissed as false by the Registrar’s Office after an official did some cross-checking. The... Read More

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March 7, 2017

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Entertainment Roundup: Kemen’s family threaten to sue BBNaija organisers, Viola Davis receives Harvard award | More stories

Here are the top entertainment stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Kemen’s family threaten to sue Big Brother Naija organisers Apparently, the family of former Big Brother Naija housemate, Kemen are not pleased with the organisers of the show. Recall that Kemen was booted... Read More

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March 2, 2017

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Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid signs major record deal with RCA Records + watch him re-introduce himself in ‘Sweet Love’ | More stories

Here are the biggest entertainment stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Wizkid signs multi-album deal with RCA Records/ Sony International Starboy Wizkid has signed a multi-album worldwide deal with RCA Records/Sony Music International. The deal was announced Wednesday morning. Chairman and CEO of RCA Records, Peter Edge... Read More

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December 9, 2016

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Who is Adebayo Ogunlesi?

He’s not Tolu Ogunlesi’s father. That we know for sure… If you mentioned Adebayo Ogunlesi to an average Nigerian who has fair knowledge in economic and political matters months ago, he’d retort with questions like, “Who is that?” “What does he do?” Adebayo O. Ogunlesi’s name made it to headlines on Nigeria’s traditional and social... Read More

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March 19, 2016

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Joke Silva, Bimbo Akintola, Taiwo Ajai-Lycett to perform Hear Word at Harvard University

The cast of socially-conscious stage play, Hear Word, are billed to perform at Harvard University, Massachusetts. The critically acclaimed Nigerian production, which examines cultural and societal norms that limit the potential of Nigerian women, will be shown between April 15-17 in the world renowned institution. Featuring Joke Silva, Bimbo Akintola, Taiwo Ajai-Lycett, Ufuoma McDermott and... Read More

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May 7, 2015

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#NigerianTwitter is unimpressed with The Cable’s apology to Wole Soyinka – Top 10 Reactions

by Kolapo Olapoju Online news platform, The Cable Newspaper, may have apologised to Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, over a report, stating that he belittled the Igbo ethnic group over their voting pattern in the recently-concluded general elections, – however, the folks on Twitter appear to be out for blood. The simply aren’t impressed with the apology below... Read More

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February 4, 2013

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Still the King: M.I. set to release new single, scheduled to speak at Harvard University

by Akan Ido After a 3 year self-imposed hiatus multiple award winning rapper, MI Abaga will on February 21 drop the first single off his upcoming album which is slated for a June release. On February 10, the rapper is also slated to speak at the prestigious Harvard University alongside Minister of Finance Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.... Read More

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February 2, 2013

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Rot in the Ivory Tower: 60 Harvard University students suspended over exam cheating scandal

by Rachel Ogbu About 60 students were forced to withdraw from classes in a cheating scandal at the Harvard University. According to reports, the university implicated as many as 125 students in the scandal, which was detected when a teaching assistant realised that students may have shared answers in a take-home test for the final... Read More

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As usual, Chimamanda is breaking glass ceilings, this time at Harvard University

Nigerian teen accepted into 8 Ivy League schools

Entertainment Roundup: Runtown speaks at Harvard University, J.Lo officially introduces her new boyfriend to her mum | More stories

‘Dino Melaye only attended a one-week seminar, not an alumnus – Harvard University’

Entertainment Roundup: Kemen’s family threaten to sue BBNaija organisers, Viola Davis receives Harvard award | More stories

Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid signs major record deal with RCA Records + watch him re-introduce himself in ‘Sweet Love’ | More stories

Who is Adebayo Ogunlesi?

Joke Silva, Bimbo Akintola, Taiwo Ajai-Lycett to perform Hear Word at Harvard University

#NigerianTwitter is unimpressed with The Cable’s apology to Wole Soyinka – Top 10 Reactions

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Still the King: M.I. set to release new single, scheduled to speak at Harvard University

Rot in the Ivory Tower: 60 Harvard University students suspended over exam cheating scandal

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