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SPORTS

CAF African Player of the Year Award: No Show for Nigeria

April 19, 2022

By Obi Martins Okafor The Confederation of African Football (CAF) last weekend unveiled the final five shortlisted players for the 2012 African Player of the Year. Those shortlisted  are Ghana’s Andre Ayew, reigning Player of the Year Yaya Toure, Ivory Coast’s Didier Drogba, Alexander Song of Cameroon and Senegal’s Demba Ba. The winner will be … Continue reading CAF African Player of the Year Award: No Show for Nigeria

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News

Nigeria and Pakistan Strengthen Economic ties with Textile and Sugar Production

April 19, 2022

President Goodluck Jonathan returned today, from a Developing Eight, D-8, Summit held in Pakistan, this week. He met with the leaders of other developing economies and they discussed ways forward, and he also sought bilateral ties with some countries. He also met with some Nigerians in Pakistan, while his cabinet member, Minister for Trade and … Continue reading Nigeria and Pakistan Strengthen Economic ties with Textile and Sugar Production

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LIFESTYLE

Shoes for Men

April 19, 2022

By Oritsegbubemi Peace Pessu Some time back when I wrote about shoes for ladies, I got a comment from a male reader asking for something to be done in the aspect of the male gender. So, as a loyal writer, here is a request fulfilled. A man’s shoes reveal his personality. They reveal whether he … Continue reading Shoes for Men

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TECH

Nokia Lumia Series Introduced to the Nigerian Market

April 19, 2022

The much anticipated Windows 8 – operating system – Nokia Lumia Series mobile phones that have been talked about in the global technology circus for some months now, was launched yesterday in Nigeria. The sleek phone series has been out for some weeks and launched in some countries, but was officially unveiled to the  Nigerian … Continue reading Nokia Lumia Series Introduced to the Nigerian Market

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Discover Nigeria History

DISCOVER NIGERIA: The Coup Speeches Of General Abacha

April 19, 2022

 By Nehi Igbinijesu. On 31stDecember 1983, the shrill voice of a relatively unknown army officer was heard over the radio. A Brigadier at his debut, Sani Abacha is reputed in Nigeria’s history with making the most coup speeches on air. Starting at his first in 1983, the untethered caprices of this generalissimo culminated in his … Continue reading DISCOVER NIGERIA: The Coup Speeches Of General Abacha

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LIFESTYLE Relationships

Keeping Your Relationship Fresh!

April 19, 2022

By Oritsegbubemi Peace Pessu. I may not have dated much seeing that I’m still young (some people will disagree with this) but in the few relationships I’ve had, I noticed that the first few weeks to months were like a fairy tale but after a while we plunged into what I could only with two … Continue reading Keeping Your Relationship Fresh!

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SPORTS

Eagles Must Not Relax After Victory Over Liberia!

April 19, 2022

By Obi Martins Okafor. Last weekend Nigeria witnessed the kind of football similar to that of the glory days; entertaining, exciting, flamboyance most notably, the type which our soccer team have failed to deliver since ‘the class of 94’. The AFCON Qualifier match between the Super Eagles Of Nigeria and the Liberian Football team was … Continue reading Eagles Must Not Relax After Victory Over Liberia!

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iConnect

Monday Laughs: The Divorce Letter

April 19, 2022

FIRST LETTER: My Dear husband: I’m writing this letter to tell you that I’m leaving you. I’ve been a good wife to you for the last 20 years & I have nothing to show for it and the last 2 weeks have been hell. Your boss called to tell me that you left your job today … Continue reading Monday Laughs: The Divorce Letter

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LIFESTYLE

My Degree Is Better Than Yours

April 19, 2022

By Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani. My friend’s niece has been sulking and shedding tears.  She does not want to attend university in Nigeria.  Government officials here send their children abroad to school.  Families that can afford it also do the same.  It is rare to find anyone with an alternative choosing to stay behind. “All my … Continue reading My Degree Is Better Than Yours

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Books

EXCERPT: The Foreign Otondo – NYSC Survival Guide.

April 19, 2022

The Foreign Otondo is a book written by Kemi Ogunniyi, a communication/ business consultant, writer and editor, that serves as a guide for recent international based graduates who intend to return to Nigeria in order to participate in the National Youth Service Program in Nigeria. We had earlier on written about the book in September but if … Continue reading EXCERPT: The Foreign Otondo – NYSC Survival Guide.

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EDUCATION

EXCLUSIVE: Ivy League Learning Centre Opens In Abuja.

April 19, 2022

A beacon of hope for education in Nigeria has emerged, as the Ivy League Learning Centre opens in Abuja. Ivy League Learning Centre is an after-school Mathematics and English programmes for primary school children. It is unique and distinct from any other in the country because it has been designed by psychologists and child educators to give … Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Ivy League Learning Centre Opens In Abuja.

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Meet the Boss

Meet the Boss: Zubair Abubakar of Pledge51 Ltd

April 19, 2022

Zubair Abubakar, creator of the Nigerian Constitution Mobile App, is a tech enthusiast/entrepreneur who strongly believes in the power of technology to solve problems and create wealth. When he is not behind his computer he likes to read and as often as he can volunteers few hours every weekend to a cause he believes in. … Continue reading Meet the Boss: Zubair Abubakar of Pledge51 Ltd

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Beauty Food Health LIFESTYLE

Eating Your Way To Healthier Hair.

April 19, 2022

By Oritsegbubemi Peace Pessu. I look at some ladies’ natural hair and I go, “Wow!” That’s because their head of hair is strong, well moisturized, nourished and has its shine. I’ve got to admit it makes me very jealous especially when my own hair is not under a weave and you can see how thin … Continue reading Eating Your Way To Healthier Hair.

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iConnect News Personality

President Goodluck Jonathan’s Independence Day Speech [FULL TEXT]

April 19, 2022

Beloved countrymen and women, on this day, fifty-two years ago, our founding fathers brought joy and hope to the hearts of our people when they won independence for our great country. Nigeria made a clean break with more than six decades of colonial rule, and emerged as a truly independent nation. That turning point was … Continue reading President Goodluck Jonathan’s Independence Day Speech [FULL TEXT]

News

Nigeria Unveils Bids For National Power Plants

April 19, 2022

By David Stephen. The Bureau of Public Enterprise (BPE) has revealed that about $1.62 billion (roughly 255 billion naira), was placed on five, of the six power generation companies in Nigeria – in bids – to purchase them. Afam Power Plc, Ughelli Power Plc, Geregu Power Plc, Sapele Power Plc, Kainji Power Plc and Shiroro … Continue reading Nigeria Unveils Bids For National Power Plants

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