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Nigerian Novelist, Chinua Achebe, Dies At 82
April 19, 2022
Nigerian Novelist and Poet, Professor Chinua Achebe is dead. He died last night in the United States, at a hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. He was a Professor of African Studies at Brown University, and was 82. He has reportedly been ill for some weeks now, with talk of deterioration of his health. His last book, “There … Continue reading Nigerian Novelist, Chinua Achebe, Dies At 82
Governor Imoke generously rewards the Super Eagles for AFCON win
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude The Governor of Cross River, Senator Liyel Imoke has announced the cash donation of N25million to the players and coaches of the Super Eagles for their AFCON triumph. He made this known on Wednesday in Calabar where the Super Eagles team is preparing for their World Cup qualifier against Kenya on Saturday. … Continue reading Governor Imoke generously rewards the Super Eagles for AFCON win
By pagboga
Discover Nigeria: The Yoruba Origin of Brazilian Culture
April 19, 2022
By Abiola Alabi The Yoruba people of West Africa constitute one of the largest ethnic groups in Sub-Saharan Africa at almost 40 million people in total. They are predominantly settled in Nigeria, where they comprise 21% of the population and the Yoruba language, which is also spoken in Togo and Benin, is still spoken here. … Continue reading Discover Nigeria: The Yoruba Origin of Brazilian Culture
By jehonwa
LASU Is Set For Film Studies, Sola Fasudo Says
April 19, 2022
By Nelson Odu The Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, has put in place facilities that will enable the Department of Theatre Arts at the Lagos State University (LASU) offer professional film studies from the next academic session. This much was revealed by Dr. Sola Fasudo, the school’s Director of Communications and … Continue reading LASU Is Set For Film Studies, Sola Fasudo Says
By pagboga
You Don Make Me Fall In Love!
April 19, 2022
D’banj, or Skibanj as his Jamaican friends call him, did not lie when he sang in the catchy upbeat ballad ‘Fall in Love’, that Love is a beautiful thing. He may yet have another reason to sing it again, as his beautiful younger sister got engaged to Dotun, an on-air personality on the radio station … Continue reading You Don Make Me Fall In Love!
By adaarinze
Sunday Oliseh Inducted Into FIFA’s Technical Study Group
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh has become the first Nigerian to be appointed by FIFA into its technical study group. Oliseh made this known on his personal facebook page. He wrote, “It is with Great Honour that I share with you my appointment by the world’s Football governing body F.I.F.A as … Continue reading Sunday Oliseh Inducted Into FIFA’s Technical Study Group
By pagboga
Jumia Gets $26 Million Boost From Summit Partners
April 19, 2022
The growing E-commerce industry in Nigeria and Africa at large has been one with amazing stories of success. In what once could have been seen as a market with no such opportunities, the continent of Africa has now become the hub and target of many e-commerce start-up incubators and venture capitalists all over the world. It … Continue reading Jumia Gets $26 Million Boost From Summit Partners
Acer Wants To Grow Market Share in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Acer wants to grow its market share in Nigeria, its Vice President for Africa and the Middle East, Amin Mortazavi, has said. He made this known recently, as he projected better marketing and sales in Nigeria. He said, “Acer is an innovative company which seeks to meet the expectations of her loyal customers wherever they are. … Continue reading Acer Wants To Grow Market Share in Nigeria
I May Drop Sunday Mba, Over Wolves-Rangers Fray, Stephen Keshi Says
April 19, 2022
A major transfer battle was waged between Chelsea and Manchester United in 2005, over John Obi Mikel, who was in the middle of a contract dustup. The issue got so much attention after his display when Nigeria came second at the FIFA U-20 World Cup that it caused Sepp Blatter, the FIFA President, to make a … Continue reading I May Drop Sunday Mba, Over Wolves-Rangers Fray, Stephen Keshi Says
Television Shows You Should Be Watching
April 19, 2022
Forget the adlibbed and subtitled programmes you have been watching, these shows entertain and enlighten: Knorr Taste Quest The Knorr Taste Quest has been on since January and started with 20 contestants. As at Saturday March 9, they were down to 9 contestants with one leaving that day, making it 8 contestants left, all … Continue reading Television Shows You Should Be Watching
By pagboga
Tiwa Savage, Don Jazzy Release Without My Heart Video
April 19, 2022
Dressed in a beautiful white vintage dress and floating over a sofa (really, guys?) Tiwa Savage crooned to Don Jazzy to please not leave without her heart. And how could he? She looked absolutely stunning. The video was shot in Cape Town, South Africa and was directed by Mark Hofmeyr, who has directed music videos … Continue reading Tiwa Savage, Don Jazzy Release Without My Heart Video
By adaarinze
Destination Cross River Unveils Inaugural Calabar Jazz Festival
April 19, 2022
Destination Cross River, Nigeria’s strongest tourist brand, has unveiled the programme of events for the inaugural Calabar International Jazz Festival. This jazz festival, holding from 29-31 March 2012, is the first of a new series of events designed to introduce a new dimension to the Calabar Festival experience in 2013. The emergence of the Calabar International Jazz … Continue reading Destination Cross River Unveils Inaugural Calabar Jazz Festival
8 Tested and Proven Strategies to Get Your Dream Job
April 19, 2022
By Shola Akinyemi Do you dread Mondays? Are you tired of being stuck in a rut? Earning good money but unfulfilled in your job? You need to make a transition to the job you were actually created to do; your dream job. Here are 8 ways to make that happen. 1. Know yourself: Find … Continue reading 8 Tested and Proven Strategies to Get Your Dream Job
By jehonwa
Events This Weekend!
April 19, 2022
Bovi Live “Man On Fire” Stand Up Comedy Concert Flytime Promotions and Kountry Kulture present BOVI live in “Man on Fire” Venue: Expo Hall, Eko Hotel & Suites Date: March 10th, 2013 TICKETS: Regular: N5000, VIP: N25000 Tables: N500,000 and N1 million Tickets Sold At NaijaTicketShop Outlets: Silverbird Cinemas (VI and Ikeja), Ozone Cinemas, Eko … Continue reading Events This Weekend!
Keshi Names Squad: Recalls Martins, Osaze Out, And More
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has recalled Levante’s in-form striker, Obafemi Martins to the Super Eagles’ fold for their 2014 World Cup qualifier against Harambee Stars of Kenya. Martins was left out of Super Eagles’ party to the 2013 African Cup of Nations in South Africa but he’s won Keshi over with … Continue reading Keshi Names Squad: Recalls Martins, Osaze Out, And More
By pagboga
