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Tolu September 24, 2017

Who was Liliane Bettencourt? | World’s richest woman who left a fortune of $44bn

In these parts, the name Liliane Bettencourt is far from familiar. So when reports of her death began to make the rounds on Thursday, we got super curious; especially because…

Azeez September 12, 2017

If given the opportunity, I will fight corruption like never before – Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said he would fight corruption heavily, if given the opportunity to lead Nigeria. Atiku said this during a facility tour of the new ultra-modern…

Tolu June 25, 2017

Dear Kcee, we have heard you but what does E-Money really do?

Five Star Music act, Kcee played into our hands yesterday. The Limpopo singer granted an interview with Punch newspaper and because God is so good, Kcee touched on the rumours…

Azeez May 18, 2017

Combined wealth of Dangote, Adenuga, others can end poverty in Nigeria – Oxfam

by Azeez Adeniyi Oxfam International on Wednesday in its report stated that the combined wealth of five of Nigeria's richest citizens could end extreme poverty in the country. The agency…

Tolu May 17, 2017

Billion dollar couple: Beyonce and Jay Z’s combined wealth hits $1.16bn

Forbes Magazine released a list of America's Wealthiest Self-Made Women today. According to the list, R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles is worth $350 million; a fraction of which was amassed after…

Tolu May 10, 2017

Diddy and Jay Z are Forbes’ top two wealthiest hip hop artistes of 2017

Rapper, Sean "Diddy" Combs is the wealthiest hip hop artiste this 2017, according to Forbes Magazine's list. Just as last year, the Bad Boy Entertainment boss sat atop the list…

Oludolapo Adelana April 27, 2017

If you had what I had you’d run mad, Davido tells Nigerians (WATCH)

by Dolapo Adelana David 'Davido' Adeleke has said many Nigerians will actually run mad if they possessed what he had. The singer said this in an interview with Planet TV. Davido…

Op-ed Editor April 12, 2017

Opinion: The art of showing off- How celebrities with low self-image ridicule themselves online

by Tony Ogunlowo It’s the in-thing now: if you have it you must flaunt it – your wealth, status, possessions – in the most public way possible. In this…

Oludolapo Adelana March 21, 2017

Nigerians celebrate people with questionable wealth – Buhari

by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said Nigerians with questionable wealth are the ones being celebrated. He stated this during the 65th Annual Council Meeting of the West…

Op-ed Editor January 18, 2017

Manasseh Egedegbe: A Little Bit More about Bitcoins

by Manasseh Egedegbe Definition of Money: Something generally accepted as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment. ~ Merriam-Webster Dictionary So I spoke a…

Azeez December 29, 2016

Dangote lost 32% of his wealth in 2016 – Bloomberg

The Blomberg Billionaires' Index released on Wednesday has shown that Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote lost 32 per cent of his wealth in 2016. According to Bloomberg, Dangote lost $4.9bn…

Op-ed Editor December 20, 2016

Dear Nigerian youth, do not die for any politician

There is a clan in Nigeria called the elite. They belong to different political parties, come from different states, have different ideologies and even religions, but the tie that binds…

Oludolapo Adelana November 22, 2016

I acquired 95% of my wealth before joining politics – Saraki

Senate president, Bukola Saraki says his wealth is due to hard work and a result of him coming from a blessed family. Saraki told the BBC Hausa service that he acquired…

Op-ed Editor October 27, 2016

Opinion: How to be respected as a man in Nigeria

by Ololade Ajekigbe Since I published the piece on how to be a respected female in Nigeria here, I have received quite a number of requests to do a similar piece…

Isime Esene October 20, 2016

The Media Blog: Stop making noise on Twitter – see your mates making money

Azeez August 26, 2016

God will soon declare me god – Bishop Obinim

The founder of the International God’s Way Church Ghana, Bishop Daniel Obinim who was currently arrested for allegedly defrauding someone of GHS11.6million has said he may soon become a god. A…

Adebayo Emuleomo August 12, 2016

Opinion: Don’t call me poor- I am satisfied

by Yusuf Abdulkadir Hassan The dearth of thoughts, the absence of ideas, the loss of mind and reasoning. Poverty. Poverty is not the absence of money or the inability to live…

Op-Ed Editor May 27, 2016

Opinion: And yes they lied about coconut oil (the tree of life)

By Temi Tex Ipinmoroti News flash: it is a known fact, that nothing concocted in a laboratory can have enormous value or replaced with something found in nature. Mother Nature has…

Adebayo Emuleomo May 15, 2016

President Buhari says Boko Haram is using weapons they stole from Nigerian military

President Muhammadu Buhari has said there is no empirical evidence to suggest that the dreaded terrorist sect, Boko Haram is using weapons acquired from international terrorist group, IS. Buhari, speaking…

Faisal Adamu July 14, 2015

Safiya Salau’s Short Stories: The Venire Couple

Words by Safiya Salau. Mrs Venire had a list of all her husband’s lovers and Mr Venire respected her enough to let her know when a name should be added…

Op-Ed Editor May 14, 2015

Immanuel Ugwu: Will the APC be another eatery?

by Immanuel Ugwu But we are in the last days of the oil era. There will be less and less petrodollars to share. APC’s task is to create wealth, to…

Isime Esene April 17, 2015

Qudus Onikeku: How the Nigerian creative industry can create wealth

by Qudus Onikeku As many Nigerians take to the street in defiant mood, following the victory of our new president-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, the nation overflows with glorious sounds of our…

Kolapo Olapoju November 1, 2014

I flaunt wealth just to motivate fans – Wizkid

by Kolapo Olapoju In recent time, singer, Wizkid has been at the receiving end of criticism over his wanton display of wealth and acquisitions on social media. Many are…

Isime Esene August 29, 2014

What’s your excuse? Africa’s richest woman, Folorunsho Alakija reveals her secrets to success

by Isi Esene Africa's richest woman, Folorunsho Alakija shared her success secret with young people at the University of Lagos yesterday during this year's United Nations International Youth Day. The…

June 20, 2014

5 signs you’re going to make it big one day

by Ariella Coombs If you’re even thinking about making it big one day, the word “quit” can’t be in your vocabulary. In the end, you don’t succeed because…

April 27, 2014

Femi Aribisala: Exposing the lies of Nigerian Babalawo pastors

by Femi Aribisala It was also reported that Pastor Matthew used the church’s visa card to buy a timeshare apartment in Florida. In contravention of British charity law, church payments…

March 30, 2014

You’ll NEVER become rich if you do ANY of these 10 things

by Lifespan Without a definite, clearly defined plan, becoming rich will seem like an unbelievable dream. This alone will solidify your excuses for overspending and not saving. As the saying…

January 13, 2014

Opinion: D’banj, Don Jazzy, Psquare & 3 other artistes that made 2013 the WORST year for Nigerian music

by Stanley Nwabia In 2013, M.I chose to give us CHAIRMAN-a senseless bragging song with a distasteful music video. I pray for him in 2014. In my opinion, 2013 was…

January 12, 2014

Opinion: How to manage oil wealth through developmental funds

by Mohammed Dahiru Aminu The success in managing the oil wealth of Nigeria will enable the country achieve some set objectives including but not limited to assuming a prudent savings…

November 24, 2013

#RubbinMinds: We all know Psquare fake their wealth – Artiste, Tunde Ednut opens up

by AkanIdo Comedian and artiste, Tunde Ednut was the guest today on Rubbin' Minds anchored by ex-Big Brother Nigeria housemate, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. The artiste spoke about his switch from comedy…

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