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Opinion

An Open Letter to Nigerians

April 19, 2022

Dear youth, how easy it is to forget! The man who is screaming “change” with his last breath ordered the slaughter of your colleagues because he didn’t win in 2011. Dear parents, grandparents and elders, why did you not train up good role models and mentor the young? Dear pastors, we need you to come … Continue reading An Open Letter to Nigerians

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News

Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

April 19, 2022

1. Google has announced the launching of an online portal where voters can keep an eye on the latest news about Nigerian politics nearing the time of the general elections in February. 2. The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has introduced the mobile Point of Sale (mPOS) terminals to support customers’ e-banking transactions. UBA said it … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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BUSINESS LIFESTYLE Opinion

Leadership Checklist: What’s on Your List?

April 19, 2022

There are over 7 billion humans on earth. Africa is the world’s second most populated continent, and one in every five Africans is a Nigerian. In the real sense of it Nigeria is Africa’s most populous nation and is often compared to South Africa with over 53 million and Ghana with over 26 million. Over 170 … Continue reading Leadership Checklist: What’s on Your List?

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Entertainment

Nolly Silver Screen Magazine Rolls Out January Edition

April 19, 2022

The latest edition of Nolly Silver Screen Magazine, tagged Issue 11, covers December 2014 and January 2015 focusing on politics, the best and worst of 2014 and a sneak preview into 2015. Snazzy articles in this edition include Wilfred Okiche’s pieces, ‘Power Plays: 10 Nollywood Stars Who Have Joined Politics’ and ‘9 Most Anticipated Nollywood Films … Continue reading Nolly Silver Screen Magazine Rolls Out January Edition

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Opinion

Are You Ready for February 14th?

April 19, 2022

Over the weekend, I was talking with my siblings about politics and who we would be voting for and why. Four people in my family currently have their PVC (Permanent Voters Card) and will be voting come 14th February 2015. One of my sisters does not have hers yet though. And no, she is not … Continue reading Are You Ready for February 14th?

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Tip of the Day

Tips For Handling Family-Induced Holiday Stress

April 19, 2022

 You know how good it feels when you effectively handle family relations at a distance through the year and you were able to bear annoying excesses because everyone was busy? Holidays aren’t like that. Everyone has the time for everyone on holidays. Those excesses are thrown in your face often during the holidays and at the … Continue reading Tips For Handling Family-Induced Holiday Stress

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Entertainment Events Uncategorized

Winners Of The Future Awards Africa 2014 Unveiled

April 19, 2022

Nigeria’s best youths were rewarded last weekend at The Future Awards Africa held at the Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Bunmi Otegbade won the TFAA Prize in Enterprise Support, while 30-year-old Lukman Jaji won The Stella Adadevoh Prize in Public Service. ‎Jake Okechukwu, 24, won the TFAA Prize in Community Action while the TFAA Prize in Education … Continue reading Winners Of The Future Awards Africa 2014 Unveiled

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News

Nigeria Today: Top Ten News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

April 19, 2022

1. Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, on Monday, signed an executive bill to officially open a register for all sex offenders in the state. The register is expected to complement crime data register, which is already in place in the state to make it easier for law enforcement agents to prosecute sexual offences, such as … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top Ten News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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History Uncategorized

Throwback Thursday: A Lesson From The Life of Olufunmilayo Ransome-Kuti

April 19, 2022

    We all know her as the first woman to drive a car in Nigeria. She is also very popular for her activism and political participation. She was born on the 25th of October, 1900 and died on the 13th of April, 1978. During her lifetime, Olufunmilayo was a teacher, women’s rights advocate and … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: A Lesson From The Life of Olufunmilayo Ransome-Kuti

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Culture Uncategorized

Nigerian Youths on Independence Day Celebration and Nigeria

April 19, 2022

Young people are not just agile in activities, but also alert in the mind. One of the fulfilling activities I embarked upon over the past few days was to ask young, enlightened and patriotic Nigerians how expectant they are towards the country’s independence celebration. I was blown away by their deep thoughts on the present … Continue reading Nigerian Youths on Independence Day Celebration and Nigeria

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News

Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

April 19, 2022

  1.The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, October 1, a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 54th Independence anniversary celebration.  A statement from the Ministry of Interior, signed by the Permanent Secretary, A.G. Magaji, said the minister, Mr. Patrick Abba Moro, who made the declaration, “congratulated all Nigerians and urged them to build a more united and … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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News Uncategorized

2015 Election: Kate Henshaw to Contest for House of Reps Under PDP

April 19, 2022

Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw has made her intention to run for Federal House of Representatives representing Calabar Municipal/Odukpani Federal Constituency, Cross Rivers State known. Henshaw, who will be running under Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on her page on election campaign website, said her passion to “show that there is a better, more humane way to … Continue reading 2015 Election: Kate Henshaw to Contest for House of Reps Under PDP

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Transport

Rivers State to Have First Monorail in Nigeria

April 19, 2022

By the time the on-going monorail system is completed and launched in October later this year, Rivers State will be the first state to have the rail transport system in Nigeria. Monorail is a railway system consisting of a single rail, elevated and with the trains suspended from it. Speaking with newsmen recently in Port … Continue reading Rivers State to Have First Monorail in Nigeria

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BUSINESS CAREER Events Women Empowerment

She Leads Africa Initiative Announces Pitch Competition‏

April 19, 2022

  She Leads Africa announces its pitch competition for women. Its primary aim is to connect the continent’s most promising female entrepreneurs to investors, accelerators and mentors looking to invest in the next generation of African talent. It can be said that female African entrepreneurs have been marginalized for a while. There is unequal access to … Continue reading She Leads Africa Initiative Announces Pitch Competition‏

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BUSINESS Women Empowerment

7 Traits of Successful Female Entrepreneurs

April 19, 2022

  The world of business which is often reflected in the Forbes billionaire list as a place for powerful men, suggests that men dominate the world of business. However, women have literally begun taking the bull by the horn. There is news of inequality, unequal pay, a lack of women in politics, in government and at … Continue reading 7 Traits of Successful Female Entrepreneurs

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