by Tutu Akinlabi The Future Awards Africa Best 100 Alumni event held yesterday at the State House in Abuja and was opened by President Goodluck Jonathan, represented by his vice president, Namadi Sambo. The event had many celebrities in attendance and was organized as the kickoff for this year’s main awards ceremony. Beat FM On... Read More

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Impeachment: The APC is reckless, irresponsible and treacherous – Presidency

by ‘Jola Sotubo The spokesperson for the All Progressives Congress, Lai Mohammed recently urged the National Assembly to impeach President Goodluck Jonathan. The Presidency has responded to this comment by issuing a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati. Full statement below: We have noted with utter... Read More

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December 9, 2013

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Defecting governors maintain stance, turndown president’s overtures

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Sokoto State governor, Governor Aliyu Wamakko has insisted that his defection along with the five other governors from the People’s Democratic Party(PDP) to the All Progressives Congress(APC) is permanent. Wamakko declared their stand while addressing State House correspondents on Monday after a seven-hour meeting of some PDP governors, including three of the G-7 governors, with President... Read More

November 13, 2013

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Billionaire Bill Gates rocks ‘babanriga’ at meeting with GEJ (PHOTOS)

by ‘Jola Sotubo Microsoft founder Bill Gates is in Nigeria for Stakeholders Meeting on Polio Eradication. The billionaire was treated to a warm reception at the state house in Abuja by President Goodluck Jonathan with other dignitaries present. Mr. Gates was also decorated with a ‘babanriga’ by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar. More... Read More

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August 8, 2013

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Bribery: We often set our officers up – Police IG speaks on policeman’s dismissal

by Akan Ido Mohammed Abubakar, the Inspector General of Police has stated that he would not run a corrupt police system. The IGP was reacting to criticisms from several quarters considering the dismissal of a police officer who was caught receiving a bribe in Lagos as too harsh. Abubakar said this today at the State... Read More

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March 13, 2013

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“It’s like the case of a he-goat…” Oshiomhole in heated argument with AGF over killing of his aide (WATCH)

by Isi Esene The Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole and the Attorney General of the Federation, Mohammed Bello-Adoke engaged each other in a war of words today at the presidential Villa in Abuja over the case of the killing of Olaitan Oyerinde, Oshiomhole’s murdered principal secretary. The incident happened at the State House where both... Read More

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March 3, 2013

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President Jonathan host Nollywood stars to celebrate 20-year milestone

by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday hosted Nollywood stars at the State House in Marina, Lagos, yesterday. The event was organised to celebrate the movie industry and appreciate the efforts of Nollywood in positively affecting the image of the country abroad. The event which was attended my several Nollywood celebrities was said to be... Read More

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August 13, 2012

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PHOTOS: #WhenWeWereKings – (A bit of) Nigeria’s history in pictures

by Isi Esene Today’s photo story is a collectors’ item, it takes us back memory lane to an era in the history of Nigeria when we were kings and our collective destiny was firmly within our grasp. Let’s take a trip deep into a past that, perhaps, was brighter than what we see now. Hat-tip... Read More

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#TFAABest100: Toolz has ‘photo shoot with Obasanjo’ at Aso Rock (LOOK)

Impeachment: The APC is reckless, irresponsible and treacherous – Presidency

Defecting governors maintain stance, turndown president’s overtures

Billionaire Bill Gates rocks ‘babanriga’ at meeting with GEJ (PHOTOS)

Bribery: We often set our officers up – Police IG speaks on policeman’s dismissal

“It’s like the case of a he-goat…” Oshiomhole in heated argument with AGF over killing of his aide (WATCH)

President Jonathan host Nollywood stars to celebrate 20-year milestone

PHOTOS: #WhenWeWereKings – (A bit of) Nigeria’s history in pictures

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