The Thread: Is leaving an inheritance for your children overrated?

Leaving an inheritance for one’s children is a big part of the Nigerian culture. No parent wants to be “worse than an infidel” and neither do they want their children to suffer more than they did. However in this day and age, is it a worthwhile investment to build houses to bequeath to children? Lolade... Read More

Opinion

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September 12, 2016

We inherited no savings, no security from PDP’s 16 years – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says that his administration inherited a country in comatose from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He said PDP’s sixteen years in power gave Nigeria no power, no security, and no savings. This is contained in a statement issued on Monday by the special assistant to the President on Media and Publicity Mallam... Read More

The News Blog

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February 10, 2016

‘APC stole our inheritance by deception and propaganda’ – Fayose

Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose, says the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress stole the ‘inheritance’ of the Peoples Democratic Party. The governor’s statement which was made on Wednesday, inferred that Nigeria is the birthright of PDP- the main opposition party in Nigeria. While speaking at the thanksgiving service to celebrate the affirmation of Udom... Read More

APC, Ayo Fayose, inheritance, PDP

February 3, 2015

Actor, Robin Williams’ family at war over his estate

by Chinwe okafor Robin William’s family is still struggling to pick up the pieces months after he committed suicide at 63. According to the New York Times, the late comedian’s family is in the middle of a bitter court dispute over his estate. Susan Schneider Williams, who married Williams in 2011, is battling with Zak (pictured), his... Read More

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September 20, 2013

Vera Ezimora: Brace yourselves, Oprah has become even richer

by Vera Ezimora She’s one of only seven self-made female billionaires on this year’s rich list — that is, women who made their fortune without an inheritance. Oprah. Oprah. Oprah. This woman doesn’t quit. Just when you think she’s done being fabulous, she surprises you again. Oprah’s network, OWN was not making money for a... Read More

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June 4, 2013

Wickedness: Man kills his mother, 2 sisters over father’s inheritance (PICTURED)

A 25- year-old man, Kamar Yusuf, who killed his mother and siblings in Sabon Gusau, Zamfara State last week has been arrested by the Kaduna Police Command, and is now being interrogated by police detectives. Kamar, who was arrested in Kaduna yesterday following a tipoff, was said to have committed the dastardly act last Wednesday... Read More

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