Nigerian Bags First Class in Law at the University of Cambridge
Nigerian student, Oluwatobi Olasunkanmi, 24, has emerged winner of the William Charnley Prize for getting a first class in Law at the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom. Oluwatobi, who is the only student of black descent in the graduating set is the son of the former Minister of Youth Development, Senator Akinlabi Olasunkanmi. “Many congratulations […]
EbonyLife TV Hosts Professor Attahiru Jega and Young Professionals in Lagos
On Saturday, June 20, 2015, EbonyLife TV hosted young leaders and professionals to an exclusive meeting with Professor Attahiru Jega, Chairman Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at the Wheatbaker Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos. The venue brimmed over with invited guests drawn from a pool of leading young professionals from various occupational sectors who came to converse […]
Olamide, Yemi Alade, Iyanya, Phyno and Diamond Platnumz Celebrate Countdown to MAMA 2015
With less than a month until the 2015 MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA), an all-star line-up of MAMA nominated artistes is to headline MTV Base’s latest Road to MAMA party. The pan-African party tour, criss-crossing the continent in the build up to the MAMA awards in July, kicked off in Durban before heading on to Lagos. Road to MAMA Lagos, an off-the-hook club night and celebration […]
October 1, Iyore, Dazzling Mirage and Others Battle For ‘Best Nigerian Film’ at AMAA
Nollywood movies ‘Invasion 1897’, ‘Dazzling Mirage’, ‘October 1’, ‘Iyore’ and ‘A Place in the Stars’ have been nominated for the Bayelsa Government sponsored ‘Best Nigerian Film’ at the the 2015 African Movie Academy Awards, AMAA. South Africa’s iNumber Number, Nigeria’s October 1 and Mauritania’s Timbuktu also emerged most nominated movies for this year’s edition of […]
Ambode Promises Free Passage at Second Toll Point on the Lekki- Epe Expressway
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has assured residents that the State Government will not collect any toll at the completed second toll point on the Lekki- Epe Expressway. The governor who stated this in a press statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Habib Aruna, said more importantly, his concern is about ensuring […]
#PhotoSpeaks: American Ambassador to Nigeria Pays Courtesy Visit To Senate President
American Ambassador to Nigeria, James F Entwistle paid a courtesy visit to Senate President. Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki earlier today:
Commonwealth Youth Council President Advises President Buhari
Punch News reports that President Buhari recently expressed concerns of his age being a limit to peak performance after the African Union Summit’s closing. “I wish I became head of state when I was a governor, just a few years as a young man. Now at 72, there is a limit to what I can […]
Pepsi Football Academy Sponsors 2 Nigerian Teenagers to Brooke House College, UK
Popular Nigerian football academy, Pepsi Football Academy, will sponsor two Nigerian teenagers, 15-year-old Eken Divine and 17-year-old Nneku Joseph to Brooke House College, UK following their success at a selection exercise in Abeokuta, Ogun State held between June 10 and 13. The scholarship will see both youngsters study and train to become professional footballers. The […]
X3m Music Partners Kanu Heart Foundation For Charity
Popular music label, X3M music in conjunction with Kanu Heart Foundation hosted a charity acoustic session last month to raise awareness for children with heart defects. The show which was headlined by X3M music act, Sammy and hosted by City FM OAP, Sensei Uche was held at Terrakulture, Victoria Island, Lagos. It featured spectacular performances from Sound Sultan, Praiz, Banky W, Simi, […]
Book on Ex-President, Goodluck Jonathan Set For Release
As part of plans to celebrate the former President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, a book titled “The New Face of African Democracy” has been written to applaud his heroic feats. The book will be released July 21 worldwide. Two Nigerian authors teamed up shortly after the elections to complete the book about this great son […]
I’m Still a RCCG Pastor, Says Vice President Yemi Osinbajo
Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) has said he is only on loan to the Federal Government because he is still a pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).Osinbajo made this disclosure on Tuesday at the Special Welcome and Thanksgiving Service organized for him and his wife at the RCCG regional headquarters […]
Dangote to Provide Lagos With Stable Electricity
The Founder/President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has said plans have been concluded to construct a gas pipeline to address power supply challenges in Lagos State.Dangote disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the office of the Lagos State governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode. Addressing newsmen on the development, Dangote said, “We assured him that […]
Best Artist of the Continent to Win 1 Million Dollars at Kora Awards
The organisers of the prestigious pan African music awards, Kora Awards have revealed that the winner of the “Best Artist of the Continent” category at this year’s edition of the award will receive a grand prize of 1 million dollars as it officially calls for entries from musicians across the African continent and diaspora. This […]
MTV Base To Sponsor Four Creative Minds To #MTVMAMA2015
MTV has revealed it will sponsor 4 creative minds to the forth coming MTV African Music Awards in Durban South Africa on July 18. The four creative prodigies to work at the MAMA include: a dancer with the moves and charisma to light up the stage, a photographer with a knack for capturing the perfect moment, a […]
Inaugural Speech by His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari following his swearing-in as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on 29th May, 2015 gave the speech below: I am immensely grateful to God who has preserved us to witness this day and this occasion. Today marks a triumph for Nigeria and an occasion to celebrate her freedom and cherish […]
Guinea President to Arrive Nigeria For Working Visit
The President of the Federal Republic of Guinea, President Alpha Condé, will today, May 26th, arrive Lagos for a 5-day working visit.President Condé will be meeting with top Nigerian officials in Lagos in an attempt to lure investments to his mineral-rich country. He is also expected to hold a private session with the National Leader of […]