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CNN gets permission to use drones for news gathering
by Temitope Onitiju Cable Network News (CNN) has been given approval to test drones for news gathering. On Monday, January 12, CNN revealed that it has reached agreement with…
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Analysis: The effect of sliding oil prices on Nigeria & the world economy (Part 2)
by Mondiu Jaiyesimi and Victor Ajayi A clear lesson will have been learnt here for businesses and economies heavily reliant on revenues from one of the most volatile commodity prices…
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Analysis: The effect of sliding oil prices on Nigeria & the world economy (Part 1)
by Mondiu Jaiyesimi and Victor Ajayi Oil-producing countries like Nigeria, Venezuela and Russia will bear the brunt of the collapsing prices as they are already facing difficult challenges in sustaining…
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Apparently, the US now believes Nigeria won’t break up this year
by Kolapo Olapoju After initially saying that the country may disintegrate after the 2015 election, the United States Government has now changed its mind saying there are no signs that…
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It helps to call yourself a professor if you’re running for VP in Nigeria
by Adedayo Ademuwagun This month there was some suspense about who will be Buhari's running mate in 2015. People wanted it to be a Christian from the south since…
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Let’s tell you what Nigeria did about Palestine recently
by Kolapo Olapoju According to a report by The Guardian UK, the pair of Isreali Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu and the United States Foreign Secretary, John Kerry called President…
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The US wants to help tackle Boko Haram but won’t sell arms to Nigeria
by Damilola Jagun Despite refusing to sell ammunition to the Nigerian military, the United States has reaffirmed its commitment in tackling the threat of Boko Haram. The US has…
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Miss South Africa is the new Miss World
by Temitope Onitiju Rolene Strauss of South Africa has won the 2014 edition of the Miss World beauty pageant. Hungarian representative, Edina Kulcsar was first runner-up, while Miss United States, Elizabeth…
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US to stop training of Nigerian soldiers
by Kolapo Olapoju The training of a battalion of the Nigerian Army is to be discontinued by the United States government. According to the US, the cancellation of the training,…
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A British MP recently lost her job after a tweet. Here’s something we can learn from that
by Adedayo Ademuwagun A British MP named Emily Thornberry was made to resign recently after she tweeted a photo of a citizen's home that had England flags hanging down…
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United States and UK react to Gov. Shema’s ‘kill and crush’ statement
by Kolapo Olapoju The United States and United Kindgom have condemned the statement of Governor Ibrahim Shema of Katsina State, where he compared his political opponents to cockroaches', and urged his supporters…
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Black Friday blow out in Nigeria
by Jewel Stephen If you didn’t know any better you would think Black Friday was a national worldwide holiday. Such is the level of global excitement and anticipation channelled towards it by enthusiastic shoppers…
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America has still refused to sell arms to Nigeria – Ambassador to the US
by Kolapo Olapoju Nigeria’s ambassador to the United States of America, Prof. Ade Adefuye has revealed that United States of America has not changed its stance on selling arms to…
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Virgin Atlantic launches ‘Birthday Girl’, the Boeing 787 aircraft
by Makida Moka Virgin Atlantic held a press briefing to announce the launch of its Boeing 787 aircraft, fondly called 'Birthday Girl', at 'The W Hotel. Buckhead, Atlanta, on Friday,…
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Yay! Yoruba actress, Laide Bakare delivers baby boy in the United States
by Temitope Onitiju Nollywood actress of the Yoruba language sector, Laide Bakare has welcomed her third child, a baby boy. Laide delivered the baby boy late at night on Tuesday,…
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@BarackObama caught in love triangle in Chicago (VIDEO)
by Temitope Onitiju The United States' is presently having their midterm elections, and while President Barack Obama was casting his vote at a booth in Chicago on Monday, a man,…
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“I admit, I’m guilty…”: Hip-hop mogul, P. Diddy apologizes for stealing Instagram posts – Here’s how he did it (WATCH)
by Isi Esene Well, there's no problem a little dose of humour can't solve. Hip hop mogul, P. Diddy has promised to do better after getting accused of using Instagram…
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Sex could keep #Ebola alive – World Health Organisation warns survivors
by Kolapo Olapoju The World Health Organisation says sexual intercourse could keep the Ebola epidemic alive, as the disease could last for a long time in the semen. A WHO…
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APC in league with South Africa and US to embarrass Nigeria – @realFFK
by Kolapo Olapoju Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has accused the major opposition party, All Progressives Congress, of being in partnership with the South African and Unites States' governments to…
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Nigeria set to dethrone India as leading exporter of students to UK schools
Kolapo Olapoju Based on recent research compiled by the British Council, Nigeria will soon overtake India to become the second biggest source of international postgraduate students in the United Kingdom. The…
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Blame Lord Lugard for the problems and challenges facing Nigeria – Walter Carrington
by Kolapo Olapoju A former United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Walter Carrington, has stated that the problems and enormous challenges facing Nigeria as a nation, can be traced back to…
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“Don’t travel to #Nigeria” – #America warns its citizens against coming this way
by Kolapo Olapoju The U.S State Department has issued a travel advisory to its citizens, warning them against travelling to certain countries, which includes Nigeria. The US Passport and International…
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Nigerian diplomats owing over $500,000 in parking tickets in New York
by Damilola Jagun According to the United States' Department of Finance, New York City is being owed over $16 million in unpaid parking tickets issued to foreign diplomatic vehicles. Over…
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Since America has closed the door on arms purchases, we had to go through the window – FG explains
by Kolapo Olapoju Following the brouhaha generated by the Federal government's failed attempt to discreetly purchase arms with $9.3 million cash smuggled into South Africa aboard a private jet, government…
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Don’t touch us, you may spread #Ebola – Members of American Consulate refuse to hold Nigerian hands in Lagos
by Simon Ateba In an incident underscores the global fear of Ebola, some Americans on Wednesday refused to hold hands with Nigerians over the fear of Ebola at an event…
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Remember Pastor Sign Fireman? He will be performing miracles in the U.S today [DETAILS]
by Kolapo Olapoju Ofuche Ukoha, popularly known as Dr. Sign Fireman, is the much-maligned general overseer of 'Perfect Christianity Ministries, who was earlier in the year arrested of contracting a…
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Dating since World War II: 90-year-old lesbian couple finally get married (LOOK)
by Damilola Jagun After dating for 72 years, an American lesbian couple have finally gotten married. Last weekend, the pair, 91-year-old Vivian Boyack, and 90-year-old Alice Dubes, tied the knot in…
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You remember Nollywood’s Saint Obi? He is back, with a 2014 G-Wagon! (LOOK)
by Damilola Jagun Despite being away from Nollywood for quite some time, Actor, St. Obi is probably still raking in big bucks. He has just acquired a new ride,…
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Goof of life: Business Insider calls ‘DJ Xclusive’ the son of Folorunsho Alakija
by Jewel Stephen Business Insider can be forgiven for thinking DJ Xclusive is the son of Africa's richest woman, Folorunsho Alakija. After all, they share the same surname, and some…
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How Deputy British high commissioner slumped and died in Lagos airport
by Azubuike Azikiwe The Deputy British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Peter Leslie Carter, is dead. He died yesterday at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Carter died shortly after arriving from…
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