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Developing the Niger Delta is in Nigeria’s best interest —Orubebe

The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Elder Godsday Orubebe, in this interview with newsmen in Abuja, argues that the peace and development of the rest of Nigeria are dependent on the development of the...

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For Princess, marriage is next big theme

All eyes will soon turn in the direction of humour merchant, Princess, who is planning to say ‘bye’ to the singles’ world, writes AKEEM LASISI  Marital  issues have continued to ring through the worlds...

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No plan to convert National Theatre to hotels – FG

As confusion rages over the status of the National Theatre, Lagos, the Minister of Culture, Tourism and National Orientation, Chief Edem Duke, has said that the Federal Government has no plans to turn...

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We will continue to support festivals – IDL manager

The Sales Operational Manager (West 11), International Distilleries Limited, Mr. Olumide Makinde, has said the company’s brands will continue to identify with festivals and other projects that uphold...

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D-day for Edaoto

Today (Friday) is the D-day for afro folk singer, Edaoto Agbeniyi, whose debut album, Critically Speaking, will be presented in Lagos. He enjoys the support of the Alago Meji, Yaba-based Alliance...

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Nollywood @ 20 to screen classics

It is time to watch several Nollywood films that made impact in the past, as they are due to be screened during a celebration of Nollywood @ 20, starting  from April 27. This is one of the programmes...

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Re: The real problem with Nigeria

 Law Mefor writing on the above topic on Tuesday has brought to the face of every Nigerian, especially concerned citizens, the cardinal causative factors in our today’s deplorable and delaying Nigeria....

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Corruption unlimited

From the various revelations coming out of various ministries, departments and agencies of government about huge payments already made for abandoned projects and ghost projects, I am constrained to...

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Youths and drug abuse

 A group of jobless young boys has turned our street to marijuana smoking joint (Igbo Arena ) They smoke freely without fear or intimidation of anybody .They were formerly gathering at Alapere/Irorun...

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Almighty PHCN

 Accepted we do not have enough power supply to last us for 24 hours, why can’t the little we can generate be supplied to us when we most need it? Instead of giving us power when we are all at work,...

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Rogers coy on Carroll plans

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers admits he will wait until the end of the season to discuss Andy Carroll’s long-term future at Anfield. Carroll is currently on a season-long loan at West Ham after...

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Wedding bells for O.C Ukeje

After bagging the award for the best actor of the year in the just concluded Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award, O.C Ukeje told Saturday Beats that his next stop is the altar. Spotted at the premiere of...

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Dodo gizzard: Delicious appetiser snack

Dodo gizzard is an appetiser snack, consisting of plantain and chicken. Though it is usually served at parties, nothing stops you from serving the nourishing appetiser snack at home. Also known as...

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Court cases have complicated CAC crisis –Omojuwa

One of the Coordinators of the Re-unification and Reconciliation Committee set up by the pastors of the two warring factions within the CAC, Pastor Tunde Omojuwa, in this interview with SUNDAY...

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Research reveals how antibodies neutralise mosquito-borne virus

Researchers have learned the precise structure of the mosquito-transmitted chikungunya virus pathogen while it is bound to antibodies, showing how the infection is likely neutralized. The findings...

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PDP crisis deepens as Jonathan backs Tukur

The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party deepened on Thursday as President Goodluck Jonathan defied pressure from governors elected on the party’s platform to dump the National Chairman, Alhaji...

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FG’s anti-corruption fight weak – Bishops

Two Catholic Bishops, Most Rev Leke Abegunrin, and Most Rev Ade Badejo, on Friday described the anti-corruption fight by the Federal Government as “repulsive.” The bishops spoke at a news conference...

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NSC plans big for beach volley

National Sports Commission has decided to popularise  beach volleyball in the country. The NSC  Assistant Director of Elite Athletes Development,Mr. Emmanuel  Igbinosa, said during the week the...

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PDP govs to Anenih: No peace unless Oyinlola returns

Peoples Democratic Party governors are insisting that the sacked National Secretary of the party, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, must return to office. This was one of the major conditions given by the...

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I might still marry a younger man –Queen Ure

Former pastor-turned singer, Queen Ure, talks about her estranged husband, Soul E, the collapse of her church, her alleged affair with her producer, Dude Tetsola, and other issues in this interview...

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