$17bn undeclared crude: Reps query $2.7bn deposited in CBN
— 13th April 2017 …Govt may sue IOCs, says AGF From Kemi Yesufu and Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives Adhoc Committee investigating the $17 billion allegedly stolen from undeclared crude oil and liquefied gas sold in the global market has queried $2.749 billion deposit paid into the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on behalf of some oil marketers…
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StarTimes pledges better innovation, superior technology
Pay TV network, Star Times Nigeria, says it has continued to grow stronger and expand its footprint across the African markets owing to its dogged commitment to innovation, superior technology and rich entertainment programme for viewers. The company’s Chief Operating Officer, Tunde Aina, who disclosed this in a recent chat, emphasised that the company strives…
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FG to pay 1st tranche of $5.1bn cash call arrears month end
…As House committee probes oil licence deal By Adewale Sanyaolu The Federal Government has said that it would pay the first tranche of the $5.1 billion cash call arrears due to International Oil Companies (IOCs) under its Joint Venture (JV) model by end of April. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Mr. Ibe Kachikwu, disclosed…
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Oil workers shut General Electric offices in Lagos, P’Harcourt
By Bimbola Oyesola Oil workers yesterday shut down offices of General Electric (GE) in Lagos and Port Harcourt over the inability of the management to honour collective agreement signed with the organised labour and the Federal Government last year. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) had picketed GE office at Bishop…
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Fidelity Bank grosses N152bn, proposes 14k dividend
Fidelity Bank Plc grossed N152 billion in earnings for its 2016 financial year and is proposing to pay a dividend of 14kobo per share to shareholders. The full year audited results for the lender, released by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), show a 3.5 per cent per cent growth in gross earning, compared with N146…
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ENTERTAINMENT
Breaking: Efe emerges winner of Big Brother Naija
— 9th April 2017 Efe Ejeba, one of the housemates in BBNaija 2017 edition has just been announced winner of the show which ended today. He also won the N25 million cash price. He beat the likes of Bisola who came second runner-up with Tboss, third in that order. Bisola was however was made the latest ONE Campaign Ambassador…
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SOUTH-WEST REPORT
Ile-Ife: Calm after the clash
— 13th April 2017 Life returns as survivors still count losses From CLEMENT ADEYI, Osogbo Life is gradually returning to Sabo in Ile-Ife, Osun State, after the March 8, 2017 community clash. According to eye witnesses, hell was let loose on when a mere misunderstanding between an Hausa man and a Yoruba woman degenerated to a free-for-all at Sabo…
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ABUJA METRO
Violence: Project rescue 500,000 FCT children begins
— 12th April 2017 By Peter Emeraghi Approximately six out of every 10 children experience some form of violence or another. In fact, 50 per cent of children who experience physical, sexual or emotional violence go through the same incident on multiple occasions, a recent study has disclosed. A child breaks a plate at home, he gets a slap;…
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ORIENTAL NEWS
Peace at last
— 12th April 2017 • Anambra community sheathe the sword after 12 years of skirmishes From David Onwuchekwa, Nnewi Before now, the people of Osumenyi community in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State have been living like cat and dog. They had two parallel town unions that never saw eye to eye until recently. The situation lasted for…
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FEATURES
Orji Uzor Kalu: Eulogy to great motivator
— 12th April 2017 By Shirley Ikonne “In the spirit of patriotism, here is something everyone of us must know. Every great achievement starts first with a dream, every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember you have within you the strength, the patience and the passion to reach for the stars and to change the world….
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LITERARY REVIEW
Hope Eghagha: How Wole Soyinka, J.P. Clark created literary revolution at Unilag
— 1st April 2017 The Department of English of the University of Lagos has was reknown for its literary and linguistic excellence. Founded fifty-five years ago, Professors Wole Soyinka and J.P. Clark, who, at various times, served as the departmental head in the 1960s, were among the pioneers who set the ball of creativity running. Professor Hope Eghagha, a…
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LIFELINE
Sorrow, sadness as mystery fire razes Ilorin market
— 13th April 2017 •Victims of Oja Tuntun Baboko inferno count losses; Igbo union seeks involvement in security matters From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin Goods and cash worth several millions of naira were destroyed by fire on the night of April 1, 2017 at the popular Oja Tuntun, Baboko Market in llorin, Kwara State. A witness account revealed that the inferno…
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EDUCATION REVIEW
LEAVING THE VARSITY FOR SERIOUS STUDENTS
— 11th April 2017 …As VCs await formal directive on the alleged presidential ‘order’ to expel students with less than 0.5 CGPA, 259 of them are rusticated at UI, 700 at FUTMinna • Some withdrawn from one course, university, to another, are doing excellently well –Prof. Popoola, VC, UNIOSUN From Seye Ojo, Ibadan At the 31st convocation of the University…
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MARKETING MATTERS
Indomie, Coca-Cola, Delta State come out tops at 2016 ADVAN Awards
— 30th November 2016 It was a unique gathering of major stakeholders in Nigeria’s marketing industry when the Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN) rolled out the red carpet to celebrate outstanding achievers at the 2016 ADVAN Awards for Marketing Excellence at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, last weekend. The event threw up new champions who would bask in the…
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TSWEEKEND
Why I left home at 10 to pursue music career –Ado
— 7th April 2017 By Gilbert Ekezie and Olamide Babatunde Not many know him by his real name. In fact, everyone calls him Ado, without bothering to find out its meaning or genesis. However, Sunday Babatunde Ajisafe has decided to come clean, finally revealing his true identity. He talks more on sundry other issues in this interview. Enjoy it….
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Helpful botanicals for fragile nails
— 13th April 2017 Having healthy-strong nails is not something from which only women can benefit, nor is just about feeling pretty. I have seen men, who got their regular manicuresand as a matter of fact, for good reasons. The truth of the matter is that, nail appearance can have a major impact on making a good first impression….
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When the chicken finally comes home to roost (3)
— 12th April 2017 This topic, in its third installment, recalls my earlier articles in my weekly column in the Sunday Telegraph, where I discussed critical issues concerning this government and its leadership. I was ignored and deserted as a lone voice crying in the wilderness. But, today, all my predictions and thinking have come to pass. Read on….
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— 13th April 2017 …Govt may sue IOCs, says AGF From Kemi Yesufu and Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives Adhoc Committee investigating the $17 billion allegedly stolen from undeclared crude oil and liquefied gas sold in the global market has queried $2.749 billion deposit paid into the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on behalf of some oil marketers…
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StarTimes pledges better innovation, superior technology
Pay TV network, Star Times Nigeria, says it has continued to grow stronger and expand its footprint across the African markets owing to its dogged commitment to innovation, superior technology and rich entertainment programme for viewers. The company’s Chief Operating Officer, Tunde Aina, who disclosed this in a recent chat, emphasised that the company strives…
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FG to pay 1st tranche of $5.1bn cash call arrears month end
…As House committee probes oil licence deal By Adewale Sanyaolu The Federal Government has said that it would pay the first tranche of the $5.1 billion cash call arrears due to International Oil Companies (IOCs) under its Joint Venture (JV) model by end of April. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Mr. Ibe Kachikwu, disclosed…
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Oil workers shut General Electric offices in Lagos, P’Harcourt
By Bimbola Oyesola Oil workers yesterday shut down offices of General Electric (GE) in Lagos and Port Harcourt over the inability of the management to honour collective agreement signed with the organised labour and the Federal Government last year. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) had picketed GE office at Bishop…
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Fidelity Bank grosses N152bn, proposes 14k dividend
Fidelity Bank Plc grossed N152 billion in earnings for its 2016 financial year and is proposing to pay a dividend of 14kobo per share to shareholders. The full year audited results for the lender, released by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), show a 3.5 per cent per cent growth in gross earning, compared with N146…
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ENTERTAINMENT
Breaking: Efe emerges winner of Big Brother Naija
— 9th April 2017 Efe Ejeba, one of the housemates in BBNaija 2017 edition has just been announced winner of the show which ended today. He also won the N25 million cash price. He beat the likes of Bisola who came second runner-up with Tboss, third in that order. Bisola was however was made the latest ONE Campaign Ambassador…
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SOUTH-WEST REPORT
Ile-Ife: Calm after the clash
— 13th April 2017 Life returns as survivors still count losses From CLEMENT ADEYI, Osogbo Life is gradually returning to Sabo in Ile-Ife, Osun State, after the March 8, 2017 community clash. According to eye witnesses, hell was let loose on when a mere misunderstanding between an Hausa man and a Yoruba woman degenerated to a free-for-all at Sabo…
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ABUJA METRO
Violence: Project rescue 500,000 FCT children begins
— 12th April 2017 By Peter Emeraghi Approximately six out of every 10 children experience some form of violence or another. In fact, 50 per cent of children who experience physical, sexual or emotional violence go through the same incident on multiple occasions, a recent study has disclosed. A child breaks a plate at home, he gets a slap;…
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ORIENTAL NEWS
Peace at last
— 12th April 2017 • Anambra community sheathe the sword after 12 years of skirmishes From David Onwuchekwa, Nnewi Before now, the people of Osumenyi community in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State have been living like cat and dog. They had two parallel town unions that never saw eye to eye until recently. The situation lasted for…
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FEATURES
Orji Uzor Kalu: Eulogy to great motivator
— 12th April 2017 By Shirley Ikonne “In the spirit of patriotism, here is something everyone of us must know. Every great achievement starts first with a dream, every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember you have within you the strength, the patience and the passion to reach for the stars and to change the world….
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LITERARY REVIEW
Hope Eghagha: How Wole Soyinka, J.P. Clark created literary revolution at Unilag
— 1st April 2017 The Department of English of the University of Lagos has was reknown for its literary and linguistic excellence. Founded fifty-five years ago, Professors Wole Soyinka and J.P. Clark, who, at various times, served as the departmental head in the 1960s, were among the pioneers who set the ball of creativity running. Professor Hope Eghagha, a…
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LIFELINE
Sorrow, sadness as mystery fire razes Ilorin market
— 13th April 2017 •Victims of Oja Tuntun Baboko inferno count losses; Igbo union seeks involvement in security matters From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin Goods and cash worth several millions of naira were destroyed by fire on the night of April 1, 2017 at the popular Oja Tuntun, Baboko Market in llorin, Kwara State. A witness account revealed that the inferno…
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EDUCATION REVIEW
LEAVING THE VARSITY FOR SERIOUS STUDENTS
— 11th April 2017 …As VCs await formal directive on the alleged presidential ‘order’ to expel students with less than 0.5 CGPA, 259 of them are rusticated at UI, 700 at FUTMinna • Some withdrawn from one course, university, to another, are doing excellently well –Prof. Popoola, VC, UNIOSUN From Seye Ojo, Ibadan At the 31st convocation of the University…
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MARKETING MATTERS
Indomie, Coca-Cola, Delta State come out tops at 2016 ADVAN Awards
— 30th November 2016 It was a unique gathering of major stakeholders in Nigeria’s marketing industry when the Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN) rolled out the red carpet to celebrate outstanding achievers at the 2016 ADVAN Awards for Marketing Excellence at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, last weekend. The event threw up new champions who would bask in the…
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TSWEEKEND
Why I left home at 10 to pursue music career –Ado
— 7th April 2017 By Gilbert Ekezie and Olamide Babatunde Not many know him by his real name. In fact, everyone calls him Ado, without bothering to find out its meaning or genesis. However, Sunday Babatunde Ajisafe has decided to come clean, finally revealing his true identity. He talks more on sundry other issues in this interview. Enjoy it….
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Copyright © 2017. All Rights Reserved.
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COLUMNISTS
Helpful botanicals for fragile nails
— 13th April 2017 Having healthy-strong nails is not something from which only women can benefit, nor is just about feeling pretty. I have seen men, who got their regular manicuresand as a matter of fact, for good reasons. The truth of the matter is that, nail appearance can have a major impact on making a good first impression….
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When the chicken finally comes home to roost (3)
— 12th April 2017 This topic, in its third installment, recalls my earlier articles in my weekly column in the Sunday Telegraph, where I discussed critical issues concerning this government and its leadership. I was ignored and deserted as a lone voice crying in the wilderness. But, today, all my predictions and thinking have come to pass. Read on….
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